Author: -Larry Letow

Larry Letow

Larry Letow is the President, U.S. Region for CyberCX, a global cybersecurity services firm.  CyberCX exclusively manages cyber risk, offering a comprehensive set of services: consulting and advisory; governance, risk and compliance; incident response; security testing and assurance; Managed Security Services (MSS)/Security Operation Center (SOC) and cybersecurity education/training.

In addition to CyberCX, Mr. Letow currently serves the cyber/technology community in many capacities.  He is presently the Chair of the National Cyber Security Hall of Fame, Board Member for Maryland Cyber Task Commission, and a Board Member for the PGA and European Tour – Ryder Cup Technology Board.  He serves on many other advisory boards including Hogan Consulting Group, Towson University, and Respite Retreats.    

CyberCX

From the Fall 2021 Issue

Some Risks We Must Accept

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

RISK

“Is that a new breach? Or is it the same one we’re still talking about?” If you think you’re hearing about a company getting hacked almost every day, that’s because you’re paying attention; there were over 1,300 significantly damaging breaches of large businesses last year. That’s more than three per day on average, and that’s … Read more

From the Summer 2021 Issue

How Do We Take the Sting Out of Being Stung?

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

how-do-we-take-the-sting-out-of-being-stung

With cyber-attacks and ransomware making the mainstream news, and consequences rippling out far past single layers of users or customers, how can we collectively take the sting out of getting stung by a common cyber-heist?  Attacks against networks, data stores, and business processes are not new by any means. Indeed, without getting too deep into … Read more

From the Spring 2021 Issue

Safety Or Simplicity? The Costs Of Convenience In Our Connected Life

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

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Modern technology advancements are placing consumers into uncharted territory, granting limitless access to the internet and its benefits in varied and unique ways. From Smart Homes that automate key tasks, to the continued evolution of internet technologies that make activities such as banking, shopping, and connecting with peers easier, there has never been a more … Read more

From the Winter 2021 Issue

Security-In-Motion, Complacency at Rest

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Security-in-motion

2020 introduced a slew of new conversation topics for most people, few more so than among IT security professionals. While there are new technical challenges to consider for most in the business world, we cyber-minded folks find ourselves continuing to address the age-old question in data security – how can we provide more of EVERYTHING … Read more

From the Fall 2020 Issue

Remote Workforce, Insider Threats, and the Pandemic

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

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The COVID-19 pandemic requires organizations and individuals to embrace new practices such as social distancing and remote working. While the world is focused on the health and economic threats posed by COVID-19, cyber-criminals around the world are actively capitalizing on this crisis. Organizations around the world have instituted remote, work-from-home policies. While some organizations have … Read more

From the Winter 2020 Issue

ARE WE TRYING TO OUT-“SMART” OURSELVES?

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

smart cyber society

Not all that long ago, “Cyber” was a word that acted as a placeholder, standing in the place of super-specialized knowledge set and complex systems better left to experts. Cyber was too far removed from the day-to-day for the average person when personal records, bills, bank statements, health records and more were handled by paper. … Read more

From the Spring 2019 Issue

The Role of Voice Authentication in Cybersecurity

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Justin Petitt, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Voice Authentication

Everyone loves to talk about the future of cybersecurity. However, most do not realize that in doing so, they’re using one of the most secure tools available to facilitate that conversation, the human voice. The voice connects us person-to-person, and when used as a component in enterprise, can securely connect us to our data around … Read more

From the Spring 2017 Issue

Security Through Inclusion

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Gary Merry, CEO, Deep Run Security Services, LLC

It’s not the number of people in your security department, but the number of departments into security, that will make you secure. Creating a secure business is not about replacing part of your business with security functions, it’s about integrating security into business operations, as with any other business function. It’s certainly not about believing … Read more

From the Spring 2016 Issue

Can Employee Behavior Indicate an Insider Threat?

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Jim Mazotas, Founder, OnGuard Systems LLC

While technology can play an important role in identifying an insider threat, it is equally important not to overlook behavioral patterns. Malicious employees often provide warning signs as they move from the idea of acting ‘not in accordance with established policies’ to outright data theft. These signs often take the form of changes in attitude … Read more

From the Fall 2015 Issue

REVIEWING LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE INSIDER THREAT

Author(s):

-Larry Letow, President, U.S. Region, CyberCX

Jim Mazotas, Founder, OnGuard Systems LLC

As the United States observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are reminded that organizations of all varieties are at risk for cyber-attacks. Even the largest operations are not immune to the serious ramifications that come with security breaches. In order to operate safely and effectively, organizations need to be vigilant about their cybersecurity practices. While … Read more