Author: Larry Letow

Larry Letow is the CEO-US of CyberCX, a global Five-Eyes cyber security company, comprised of highly skilled consultants and capabilities with offices in US, UK, NZ, and AUS. With a workforce of over 1400+ professionals, we help our customers confidently manage cyber risk and build resilience – and in cases of emergency respond to incidents.  Our main practices include Strategy and Privacy; Governance, Risk and Compliance; Security Testing and Assurance; Managed Security Services / Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

In addition to CyberCX, Mr. Letow currently serves the cyber/technology community in many capacities.  He is presently the Co-Chair of the National Cyber Security Hall of Fame and Co-Chair of CyberUSA and CyberMaryland.  He serves on many other Advisory Boards Towson University, and Respite Retreats. 

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From the Fall 2023 Issue

The Significance of a Global Perspective/Team in Cybersecurity Planning

Author(s):

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

Global Perspective/ Team in Cybersecurity

As technology progresses and even more of our daily activities become digitized, global issues continue to grow in complexity and pervasiveness. In our increasingly interconnected world, where information flows seamlessly across borders, the imperative for a global team and a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity has risen to a paramount level. A cyber-attack that originates thousands … Read more

From the Fall 2021 Issue

Some Risks We Must Accept

Author(s):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

Remote Workforce Feature Image

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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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):

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

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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):

Gary Merry, CEO, Deep Run Security Services, LLC

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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):

Jim Mazotas, Founder, OnGuard Systems LLC

Larry Letow, CEO, U.S., CyberCX

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