Chad Kime, Lead Writer

Chad Kime

Lead Writer

About
Recent Articles

eSecurity Planet lead writer Chad Kime covers a variety of security, compliance, and risk topics. Before joining the site, Chad studied electrical engineering at UCLA, earned an MBA from USC, managed 200+ ediscovery cases, and helped market a number of IT and cybersecurity products, then transitioned into technical writing policies and penetration test reports for MSPs and MSSPs. In his free time, Chad enjoys walks on the beach with his wife, annoying his children, and trying to carve out time for movies, books, video games, and bike rides.

Expertise

Identity management
Network security
Compliance
Products
Risk

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California (USC)
CompTIA Network+ Certification

Vulnerability Recap 4/29/24 – Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto & More

Threats

April 29, 2024

Catch up on the vulnerabilities, updates, and workarounds preceding the week of April 29, 2024, from Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto, and more.
What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

Threats

April 29, 2024

Integrated risk management is a unified approach to identify, prioritize, and manage risk within an organization. Read our quick guide.
Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

Networks

April 26, 2024

Network security architecture applies frameworks to define best practices. Discover tools and techniques to deliver effective network design.
Vulnerability Recap 4/22/24 – Cisco, Ivanti, Oracle & More

Threats

April 22, 2024

Catch up on the vulnerabilities, updates, and workarounds announced for the week of April 22, 2024 from Cisco, Ivanti, Oracle, and more.
ShadowRay Vulnerability: 6 Lessons for AI & Cybersecurity

Threats

April 16, 2024

The disputed ShadowRay vulnerability exposes more than Ray instances. Learn about exposed weaknesses in AI, internet exposed assets, and vulnerability scanners.
6 Top Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners & Tools

Networks

April 5, 2024

Open-source vulnerability scanners identify security vulnerabilities in apps, networks, and systems. Compare features and functionalities with our guide.
Vulnerability Recap 4/1/24: Cisco, Fortinet & Windows Server Updates

Threats

April 1, 2024

Discover major vulnerabilities from the past week from Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft, and more along with remediation recommendations.
15 Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2024

Products

March 27, 2024

Explore details on the top encryption software, including best features, pros, cons, and suitability as a security solution.
Data Security Compliance: How to Comply with Security Laws

Networks

March 27, 2024

Learn about data security compliance and how it safeguards your organization’s data. Discover key regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure privacy and protection.
Vulnerability Recap 3/19/24 – Microsoft, Fortinet & More

Threats

March 19, 2024

Discover major vulnerabilities from the past week, including attacks on Microsoft, Fortinet, QNAP, and more with remediation recommendations.