Meet Craig PetersonCybersecurity in Plain English
Helping businesses see what is actually on the machines they depend on
Craig Peterson
Meet Craig. 35+ years in cybersecurity.
My Story
How Craig got here
Craig's been called a true "Renaissance Man", as he has been highly successful in multiple aspects of business. He has spent 35+ years in cybersecurity.
Internet Pioneer
Helped develop and implement the Internet Protocols that form the backbone of today's internet
Helped design and implement an early remote management system for computers and networks
Built and ran an online business search engine for a major U.S. phone company
Government & Security Expert
Training moderator for the FBI InfraGard program, 2016–2019: 1,775+ professionals from 718 organizations
Secured Department of Defense contractor computers and networks
Critical Systems
Financial Systems
Secured networks for a major credit card clearinghouse
Gaming & Lottery
Implemented and secured a Million Dollar Per Day online Lottery
Media Presence
Appears regularly as an expert on TV and radio
Today Craig uses that experience to explain cybersecurity to business owners in plain English.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for modern businesses
Network Security
Knowing what is on your network, and whether it is current
Proving Your Security
Getting ready for the day an insurer, a client, or an auditor asks you to prove your security
Employee Training
Teaching your team to recognize and prevent cyber threats
Business Continuity
Planning how your operations keep running during a cyber incident
Incident Response
Rapid response and recovery when security incidents occur
Risk Assessment
Identifying vulnerabilities before they become problems
Media & Recognition
Trusted voice in cybersecurity across multiple platforms
Radio Host
Weekly cybersecurity segments on the radio since 2000
Published Author
Multiple books and articles on cybersecurity best practices
Industry Expert
Called on by large companies and government agencies
Speaker
Speaker at business and cybersecurity events
Career Timeline
First Security Work
Built his first computer security system, 1984–87.
Internet Emergence
Founded Mainstream as the internet became commercial, to help businesses with online security.
Cyber Threat Evolution
Developed comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks as threats became more sophisticated and targeted toward businesses.
Modern Cybersecurity
Making sure somebody is actually checking the machines a business depends on.
Ready to Work Together?
Let's talk about what is actually on the machines your business depends on