Chris Bullock is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Member of Cyber Investigations and Intelligence Agency (CI2A), a company that provides world-class cybersecurity and cybercrime solution services. He is also an award-winning chief information security officer and a decorated law enforcement veteran. As a leader and program builder, Chris has built and managed several successful cybersecurity programs at large and small organizations across many business verticals and governments.

He holds multiple certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cybercrime Examiner (CCCE). Chris frequently speaks at major security conferences and writes articles on cybersecurity, and in 2012, he was voted “85th Top Ranking CISO in the US.”

In this episode…

Open-source intelligence has provided public access to personal information on the internet, allowing hackers to compromise anyone’s digital profile. With technology becoming increasingly pervasive in our daily lives, what steps can you take to reduce your digital footprint?

According to Chris Bullock, attackers can steal data from your personal devices to be exchanged on the dark web. Most users aren’t aware that seemingly mundane settings on these devices can collect and release your data. To prevent unwanted attacks, Chris recommends disabling location services, photo, and microphone access for all apps and deactivating the auto-join feature for Wi-Fi and Hotspots. 

In today’s episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels welcome Chris Bullock, Founder, CEO, and Managing Member of CI2A, to discuss tips for protecting your digital profile. Chris also explains open-source intelligence, the impact of privacy laws on data security, and how security attacks against high-profile individuals have evolved.