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Hello, I’m Joseph Carson!

Chief Security Evangelist & Advisory CISO at Segura®
Cybersecurity Leader | Author | Speaker | Advocate
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I help organizations secure critical infrastructure, reduce risk, and mentor future cybersecurity leaders. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, I’ve advised governments and global enterprises on building trust through practical, scalable security.

About me

I’ve spent over 30 years securing systems, leading cyber defense initiatives, and helping organizations take a proactive approach to risk.

As Chief Security Evangelist & Advisory CISO at Segura®, I bring technical insight, policy-level experience, and a passion for cybersecurity education to every conversation.

I’m the author of Cybersecurity for Dummies, a globally recognized guide read by over 20,000 professionals. I also host Security by Default, a podcast that explores real-world risks, best practices, and lessons from top experts.‍

Articles

Insights on resilience, risk, and leadership in cybersecurity.

Shadow AI: The New Frontier in Enterprise Risk

In a recent conversation, a senior executive at a major software company unpacked the hidden implications of unchecked AI adoption in the enterprise. From their vantage point—advising Fortune 500 CISOs and CTOs on security strategy—the threat is clear: Shadow AI is the new Shadow IT, and its impact may be even more disruptive.
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The Modern Evolution of IGA: Insights from the Frontlines

Recently, I had an interview with a seasoned identity expert from a global retail manufacturing giant who joined the conversation to unpack the evolution of IGA, share real-world challenges, and explore where the industry is heading next.Here are the top takeaways from that insightful discussion.
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Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler - CISO’s Driving Business Value, Productivity, and Cost Efficiency

Forward-thinking organizations are now optimizing their cybersecurity budget through smarter investments, tool consolidation, and security automation, transforming security from a cost center into a value driver.
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Locked Shields 2025

This year, I joined NATO’s Locked Shields: the world’s largest cyber defense simulation. We defended critical systems under live-fire attack scenarios, gaining real-time insight into identity risk, infrastructure resilience, and cross-team coordination.
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My New Ebook | Identity Security Intelligence: A Modern Defender's Playbook

Hidden identities are the easiest way in.
This guide shows how to discover and control every account before attackers do.
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My Podcast | Security by Default

Real-world risks. Straight answers. Join me as I sit down with industry leaders to talk breaches, resilience, and what actually works in identity security.
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Upcoming Events

I’ll be at conferences and summits around the world—come connect with me in person.
Black Hat & DEF CON 2025
August 5-9, 2025
Las Vegas, USA
Nordic Baltic Security Summit
September 11, 2025
Tallinn, Estonia
Identity Fabric Impact Day
September 18, 2025
Munich, Germany

Private Happy Hour at Black Hat

August 6  |  Las Vegas
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