With cyber threats on the rise, it’s more important than ever for cybersecurity professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. One great way to do this is by following industry experts and thought leaders on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is home to a vibrant cybersecurity community full of people sharing insights, perspectives, and advice. By connecting with the right voices, you can learn about emerging trends, innovative technologies, best practices, and more.
But with over 800 million members on LinkedIn, who should you follow? Here are some of the top cybersecurity experts, influencers, and organizations worth following on LinkedIn to take your knowledge to the next level.
Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow
These cybersecurity thought leaders frequently share practical tips and strategic advice to help security pros succeed.
- Bruce Schneier – A security technologist who publishes regularly on security issues.
- Brian Krebs – An investigative journalist known for his work on cybercrime.
- Mikko Hyppönen – Chief Research Officer at F-Secure who shares insights on cyber threats.
- Marc Goodman – A global security advisor focused on emerging cyber risks.
- Alex Stamos – Director of the Internet Observatory at Stanford and former Facebook CISO.
- Troy Hunt – Microsoft Regional Director and founder of Have I Been Pwned.
- Katie Moussouris – Founder/CEO of Luta Security with expertise in vulnerability disclosure.
- Bruce Potter – A security expert with deep knowledge of digital forensics and incident response.
- Kim Zetter – An award-winning cybersecurity journalist.
- Robert Graham – A network security expert, author of the CyberCrime blog.
Top Cybersecurity Companies to Follow
Following the official LinkedIn pages of leading cybersecurity companies is a great way to learn about new products, services, and perspectives from across the industry.
- Cisco Security
- Palo Alto Networks
- Fortinet
- Symantec
- McAfee
- Trend Micro
- Sophos
- CrowdStrike
- Splunk
- FireEye
Leading Cybersecurity Media & Associations
Cybersecurity publications and professional associations provide news, analysis, advice, and opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of the field.
Media to Follow:
- Dark Reading
- Threatpost
- CSO Online
- The Hacker News
- SecurityWeek
- Help Net Security
- CyberScoop
- DataBreachToday
Associations to Follow:
- (ISC)2
- ISSA – Information Systems Security Association
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- SANS Institute
- InfraGard
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Global Privacy Assembly
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Thought Leaders by Cybersecurity Specialty
For a more targeted feed, consider following influencers who match your specific role or interests within cybersecurity.
Application & Product Security
- Chris Wysopal – CTO and co-founder at Veracode.
- Katie Moussouris – Founder/CEO of Luta Security focused on vulnerability disclosure and bug bounties.
- Cheng Yin – Head of Offensive Research at Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence team.
- Peleus Uhley – Lead Security Engineer at Adobe focused on secure engineering.
Cloud Security
- Nils Puhlmann – Former Chief Trust Officer at ZScaler with deep expertise in cloud and network security.
- Guy Podjarny – Co-founder and President at Snyk focusing on cloud native application security.
- Lori MacVittie – Principal Technical Evangelist at F5 Networks specializing in cloud and application delivery.
- Michael Pfeiffer – Senior Cloud Security Architect at Trend Micro.
Critical Infrastructure & ICS/OT Security
- Robert M. Lee – CEO and Founder of industrial cybersecurity company Dragos.
- Andrea Carcano – Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nozomi Networks working on IoT and ICS security.
- Joe Slowik – Adversary Hunter at Gigamon Applied Threat Research focused on ICS threats.
- Phil Neray – VP of Industrial Cybersecurity at CyberX with background in industrial control systems.
Data Security
- Rich Campagna – VP of Data Security Solutions at Druva.
- Nabil Hannan – Managing Director at Synopsys Software Integrity Group.
- Minoru Kobayashi – Cyber Risk & Privacy Consultant specialized in data protection.
- Ambuj Kumar – Co-founder and CEO at Fortanix with expertise in data-centric security.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- John Hubbard – Head of Security, Safety, and Architecture for Uber.
- Heather Mahalik – Director of Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Cellebrite.
- Lesley Carhart – Principal Threat Hunter at Dragos.
- Andrew Case – Digital forensics researcher at Volatility Foundation.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Chenxi Wang – General Partner at Rain Capital focused on cybersecurity policy.
- Linda Musthaler – Principal Analyst serving security and risk professionals at ISG.
- Laura Koetzle – VP and Group Director at Forrester Research covering risk.
- Jeff Pollard – Analyst at Forrester covering governance, risk & compliance.
Identity & Access Management
- Ilia Sotnikov – VP of Product Management at Netskope.
- Mark Dixon – Co-founder and CEO of identity and access management firm Okta.
- Jackson Shaw – SVP of Product Strategy at OneLogin.
- Ramiro Calderon – CEO and Co-founder of Duo Security.
Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
- Vitali Kremez – Cybercrime intelligence analyst and reverse engineer at SentinelOne.
- Hasherezade – Malware analyst and reverse engineer who shares analysis on Malwarebytes blog.
- Andy Davis – Researcher at Palo Alto’s Unit 42 threat intelligence team.
- Lenny Zeltser – VP of Products at Minerva Labs focused on endpoint security.
Mobile & Wireless Security
- Nick Epson – Co-Founder of Zimperium focused on mobile security.
- Mike Murray – VP of Security Research at Lookout.
- Elizabeth Henschen – Security editor at Dark Reading covering mobile security.
- Domingo Guerra – Co-founder and President of Appthority mobile risk management.
Network & Endpoint Security
- Jason Wood – VP of Solutions Architecture at Palo Alto Networks.
- Stephanie Weagle – CISO at Corning Incorporated.
- Roger A. Grimes – Data-driven defense evangelist at KnowBe4.
- Michael Sentonas – CTO at CrowdStrike focusing on endpoint protection.
Operational Security & Resilience
- Emily Miller – VP of National Security and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Mocana.
- Rob Joyce – Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Strategy at NSA.
- Edna Conway – VP, Security, Risk and Compliance for Azure at Microsoft.
- Terry Roberts – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WhiteHawk focusing on cyber risk management.
Security Analytics & Threat Intelligence
- Rick Holland – CISO and VP of Strategy at Digital Shadows.
- Katie Nickels – Director of Intelligence at Red Canary.
- Josh Yavor – Chief Information Security Officer at Tenable.
- Jen Miller-Osborn – Deputy Director of Threat Intelligence at Palo Alto Networks.
Security Awareness & Training
- Alan Levine – Chief Strategy Officer at KnowBe4.
- Lance Spitzner – Director of SANS Security Awareness Program.
- Perry Carpenter – Chief Evangelist & Strategy Officer at KnowBe4.
- Curtis Simpson – CISO at Armis with background in security awareness and culture.
Emerging Cybersecurity Voices to Follow
In addition to established thought leaders, keep an eye on up-and-coming experts, rising stars, and new voices in cybersecurity:
- Lesley Carhart – Incident responder and threat hunter who shares tips on InfoSec careers.
- Jay Kaplan – CEO of Synack, a crowdsourced security testing platform.
- Emily Crose – Principal cryptographer at Electric Coin Company working on open source crypto.
- Katie Nickels – Thought leader on adversary tradecraft and detecting intrusions.
- Melissa Bischoping – Co-founder of TaniumLabs focused on endpoint security.
- Laura K. Gray – Researcher and teacher passionate about diversity and neurodiversity in cybersecurity.
- Harlan Carvey – Digital forensics expert and author of the Windows Forensic Analysis blog.
- Lesley Carhart – Principal Threat Hunter at Dragos.
- Ashley Tran – Co-founder of Crypto Age focused on cryptocurrency cybersecurity.
- Abhijit Mohanta – Security engineer and bug bounty hunter.
Conclusion
Following even a handful of these top cybersecurity experts, companies, publications, and rising stars on LinkedIn can dramatically expand your knowledge and perspective on the infosec landscape.
By tapping into the collective wisdom of the LinkedIn cybersecurity community, you can stay on top of the latest threats, technologies, and best practices to help advance your career and strengthen your organization’s security posture.
Remember to also engage with these thought leaders – like and comment on their posts, ask questions, and join relevant LinkedIn groups. The more you interact, the more you’ll gain valuable insights and connections to bring back to your own work.
So start following these must-know cybersecurity voices on LinkedIn today to boost your knowledge and connect with the vibrant community of experts there.
