Nov 2022 – Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• I worked on Intel 471's Intelligence Analysis team, writing about and analysing the evolving cybercriminal underground. Intel 471 is a growing cyber threat intelligence company staffed by top-tier former law enforcement, intelligence and security professionals. It collects intelligence related to threat actors, financially-motivated cybercrime, hacktivism, ransomware, software vulnerabilities, malware infrastructure and Dark Web marketplaces. I worked with our subject matter experts to create written, audio and video resources on topics including threat actor trends, threat hunting and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. I worked closely with our chief marketing officer and the marketing team to look for ways to publicize complicated and sensitive material in a TLP-clear format for our blog and also for sales enablement. Ongoing projects included Cybercrime Exposed, a narrative podcast series, and Studio 471, a video podcast series on cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence.
• I also liaised with media and answer press queries. Cyber security is a complicated area, but it's a topic that frequently enters into mainstream conversations now. I’m comfortable speaking about the current cyber threat landscape, how it is impacting people, businesses and economies and the challenges around improving security. I’ve worked with top-tier media to support requests for expert commentary. I’ve appeared in top Australian media, including the ABC’s Four Corners investigative news program, the 7:30 program as well as The Project, Channel 7 and The Today Show.

May 2016 – Nov 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Sydney, Australia

• ISMG is a Princeton, New Jersey-based publishing and events company specializing in information security, data protection and education. I wrote global and Australia-specific computer security content covering topics such as fraud, data breaches, hacking, privacy, cybercrime, defensive security technologies, cryptocurrency and regulation. I created, wrote and produced a unique podcast series called The Ransomware Files, which told the stories of IT security professionals who fighting back against ransomware. The series is on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• Awards:
• 2023 Winner, Best Journalist, Australian IT Journalism Awards (also known as The Lizzies)
• 2023 Winner, Best Security Journalist, The Lizzies
• 2023 Winner, Best Short Form content, The Lizzies
• 2022 Winner, Best Security Journalist, The Lizzies
• 2019 Winner, Best Security Journalist, The Lizzies

Aug 2005 – May 2016 · 10 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• I covered cybersecurity full-time with IDG’s News Service, a global wire service that served more than 300 publications in 85 countries. IDG was of the largest technology trade publishers, with titles including PC World, Computerworld and Macworld.

Aug 2004 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr

• I freelanced for a number of publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Far Eastern Economic Review, The Washington Times, Newsday and The San Francisco Chronicle. I filed a range of feature and news stories on Korean issues, in categories such as travel, culture, science and technology. I frequently wrote about North Korea, including about refugees who had fled the country, its nuclear weapons program and its frayed economy.