Mitch Mayne

Editor in Chief, IBM Security X-Force Thought Leadership

Mitch is the Editor in Chief driving IBM Security X-Force thought leadership. He’s also the primary cyber-crisis communication consultant, working directly with clients to prepare proactive and reactive communication plans to help clients prepare for and respond to a data breach. Mitch is a well-known voice in the cybersecurity realm, and the author of several thought leadership articles and the host of multiple podcast series. His areas of focus include threat intelligence, incident response and hacking expertise — and how those work together to help organizations combat and recover from cyber-attacks. With a background in journalism, Mitch specializes in translating rich technical content into actionable, consumable information for the everyday business user. He holds a Masters Degree in Communication and Media from Stanford University.

X-Force July 10, 2023

Cyber leaders: Stop being your own worst career enemy. Here’s how.

24 min read - How do you transition from security SME to security leader? Learn how to supercharge your cybersecurity career on this episode of Into the Breach with special guest Brian Donovan, author of “Leadership is Changing the Game: The transition from technical…

X-Force July 3, 2023

The Quantum Quandary: How Researchers Are Bridging the Supercomputer Security Concerns

18 min read - The opportunities of quantum computing are impressive and vast. But what security risks may arise with the expansion of this technology? Find out on this episode of Into the Breach.

X-Force June 28, 2023

Threat Sharing Evolution: How Groups Offer Less Risk and Better Intelligence to Members

16 min read - How has threat intelligence sharing evolved in recent years, and what barriers remain that make many reticent to participate in threat sharing groups? Find out on this episode of Into the Breach.

Defensive Security June 2, 2023

Poor communication during a data breach can cost you — Here’s how to avoid it

5 min read - No one needs to tell you that data breaches are costly. That data has been quantified and the numbers are staggering. In fact, the IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach estimates that the average cost of a data breach…

Defensive Security June 1, 2023

Ransomware renaissance 2023: The definitive guide to stay safer

2 min read - Ransomware is experiencing a renaissance in 2023, with some cybersecurity firms reporting over 400 attacks in the month of March alone. And it shouldn’t be a surprise: the 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index found backdoor deployments — malware providing remote…

X-Force April 6, 2023

Your private information is probably being sold on the dark web. How can criminals use it?

18 min read - Your credentials are likely being sold on the dark web. Learn how criminals use this information to conduct highly-targeted attacks. Listen now on Into the Breach.

X-Force March 23, 2023

Operational Technology: The evolving threats that might shift regulatory policy

19 min read - Operational Technology attacks are evolving. Here’s what’s shifting and how policy might change as a result. Join Security Research Evangelist Roya Gordon on this episode of Into the Breach.

X-Force March 1, 2023

The Threat Landscape 2023: Top Targets, Top Attack Types, Top Geographies

12 min read - Dive into the biggest highlights from this year's X-Force Threat Intelligence Index with report author Michael Worley, a strategic cyber threat analyst at IBM Security. Listen now on Into the Breach.

Threat Intelligence February 21, 2023

Backdoor deployment and ransomware: Top threats identified in X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023

4 min read - Discover how threat actors are waging attacks and how to proactively protect your organization with top findings from the 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.

X-Force February 21, 2023

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023: An Analysis of the Best Lists Across the Industry

20 min read - Unpack the biggest cybersecurity trends and predictions to look out for in 2023 with recognized security leader, technologist, speaker and author, Dan Lohrmann. Listen now on Into the Breach.

X-Force February 16, 2022

Operational Technology Attacks: The Curse of Cassandra or the Hype of Chicken Little?

22 min read - How far-reaching are cybersecurity threats against operational technology systems? Examine just how impactful the threat to OT might be in this episode of Into the Breach.

X-Force February 9, 2022

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: How Regulating Cryptocurrency Might Make It Easier to Unearth Cybercriminals

21 min read - Can heightened cryptocurrency regulation help thwart the attacks of ransomware criminals? Join national security policy expert Megan Stifel as she explores how regulation can better help trace criminal activity and, ultimately, make ransomware less profitable.

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Mitch Mayne

Cyber leaders: Stop being your own worst career enemy. Here’s how.

The Quantum Quandary: How Researchers Are Bridging the Supercomputer Security Concerns

Threat Sharing Evolution: How Groups Offer Less Risk and Better Intelligence to Members

Poor communication during a data breach can cost you — Here’s how to avoid it

Ransomware renaissance 2023: The definitive guide to stay safer

Your private information is probably being sold on the dark web. How can criminals use it?

Operational Technology: The evolving threats that might shift regulatory policy

The Threat Landscape 2023: Top Targets, Top Attack Types, Top Geographies

Backdoor deployment and ransomware: Top threats identified in X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023: An Analysis of the Best Lists Across the Industry

Operational Technology Attacks: The Curse of Cassandra or the Hype of Chicken Little?

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: How Regulating Cryptocurrency Might Make It Easier to Unearth Cybercriminals

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