Author: Mark R. Heckman, Ph.D., CISSP, CISA

Mark Heckman has worked in the field of information security for over 30 years as an engineer, researcher, practitioner, and educator. His experience includes high-assurance, multi-level secure systems used by the military, intrusion detection and security event management systems, and IT security and compliance for commercial organizations in the financial and health industries. Heckman earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of California, Davis and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). 

From the Winter 2017 Issue

The Difference between Data Security and Privacy

Author(s):

Mark R. Heckman, Ph.D., CISSP, CISA, Professor of Practice, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering University of San Diego

The difference between data security and privacy

Data Security and privacy are related, but distinct concepts. That may seem obvious to many people, but relatively few can clearly explain the difference. Privacy, moreover, is impossible without data security. This idea does not work the other way around, and the reason why that is true is often missed. Without a clear understanding of … Read more

From the Winter 2016 Issue

Cybersecurity Education’s Cargo Cult

Author(s):

Mark R. Heckman, Ph.D., CISSP, CISA, Professor of Practice, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering University of San Diego

During the Second World War, isolated island natives in the South Pacific observed how easily Allied military personnel based on the islands could obtain food and other supplies. The soldiers put on headsets, spoke into microphones, and airplanes soon appeared carrying the valuable cargo. When the war ended and the islanders were isolated once again, … Read more