George Finney is a CISO, author, speaker, professor, and consultant who believes that people are the solution to every cybersecurity problem. He offers education and guidance to help anyone master the nine cybersecurity habits that are fundamental to enduring success so that everyone understands, accepts, and contributes to a safe and prosperous future.
George has worked in Cybersecurity for nearly 20 years and has helped startups, global telecommunications firms, and nonprofits improve their security posture. As a part of his passion for education, George has taught cybersecurity at Southern Methodist University and is the author of several cybersecurity books including No More Magic Wands: Transformative Cybersecurity Change for Everyone.
Credentials .
George was recognized by Security Magazine as one of their top cybersecurity leaders in 2018 and is a part of the Texas CISO Council, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Palo Alto Networks FUEL User Group, and is an Advisory Board member for SecureWorld.
He holds a Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s College and as well as multiple cybersecurity certifications including the CISSP, CISM, and CIPP.
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Vision
Everyone understands, accepts, and contributes to a safe and prosperous future.
Promise
Education and guidance to help anyone master the nine cybersecurity habits that are fundamental to enduring success.
Recent Articles .
The Five Best TED Talks on Cybersecurity
It’s been a long year since the pandemic began, and one of the things that I’ve missed most has been the opportunity to be able
Make Cybersecurity Easy With Tiny Habits
Have you ever been told to never write your password down? Or never use social media? Don’t click on links? Never use Wi-Fi at a
The Inside Story of How The Girl Scouts Created Their Cybersecurity Merit Badges
In June 2017, I was in Vancouver, British Columbia, attending Palo Alto Networks’ annual cybersecurity conference, Ignite. Typically, the focus is on in-depth technical challenges