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Stephen Lawton
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Contributing Cybersecurity Writer, Freelance
Beaverton
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Biography
I am a cybersecurity subject matter expert and an award-winning writer, editor and former marketing executive with experience in business-to-business content marketing and public relations for consumer, SMB and enterprises products and services. I have more than 30 years of professional media experience. I currently run my own consultancy, AFAB Consulting LLC, and write for Insider, Dark Reading, CSOonline, IT Pro Today, Tech-Channels.com, and several other titles. Additionally, I provide cybersecurity expertise to vendors and marketing organizations. I recently completed a two-year consulting project for a boutique cybersecurity consultancy, Global Cyber Risk Advisors Corp. Global Top 25 Cybersecurity Expert of 2024 Global Top 25 Cybersecurity Expert of 2023 Global Top 20 Cybersecurity Expert of 2022 Global Top 25 Data Expert of 2023 Prior to reestablishing my consultancy, I was editorial director for the content lab at SC Media, managing editorial operations for such products as eBooks, research projects, webinars and custom publishing. I previously served as editorial director and editor-in-chief of MicroTimes, as well as chief editor of Digital News & Review, NetscapeWorld and SunWorld Online. In addition, I held senior editorial positions for several major publications. I appeared as a frequent industry expert on Bloomberg Radio's The Money Show on BLOOMBERG 1130 (WBBR-AM) in New York City, Let's Talk Computers and other radio programs. Among the publications for which I have written in recent years are Tom's IT Pro and Tom's Hardware, Financier Worldwide, and a variety of technology blogs for United Business Media, Sophos and other vendors. Overall, I have written for dozens of newspapers, magazines and web sites worldwide.
Networking , Privacy, GRC, Cybersecurity Law , Cybersecurity, Cyber Insurance , Cloud
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Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
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