Tribe of Hackers

8Kyle Bubp

“Perhaps I’m just jaded by all the marketing, but I think the biggest myth in security is that risk can be reduced, and security posture can be improved, by purchasing products.”

Twitter: @kylebubp • Website: kylebubp.com

For more than a decade, Kyle Bubp has worked for enterprises, hosting providers, the FBI, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense to analyze and improve their security posture. As co-founder of Savage Security, he focused on cutting through fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) to help make defensive strategies cheaper and easier for customers. His company was later acquired by Threatcare, where Kyle served as the director of strategic services and worked directly with the CEO. Kyle continues to develop practical defensive strategies, research security issues, and publish articles and presentations on improving the security industry. Outside of work, you’ll find him hiking, riding motorcycles, hitting the gym, playing music, and exploring the globe.

If there is one myth that you could debunk in cybersecurity, what would it be?

Man, this is tough, because I’ve spent the latter part of my career trying to debunk cybersecurity myths. In fact, I started a company whose number-one goal was to change the industry. The decision to quit my job and start a bootstrapped security consulting company was likely fueled by my displeasure with ...