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Behind every article is a team of expert cybersecurity professionals, writers, and researchers working to distill complex topics into clear, practical guidance that’s accessible for everyone.

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Together, our cybersecurity authors bring decades of editorial experience and hands-on research to every article we publish. Each piece is rigorously reviewed to ensure our audience gets the clearest, most trustworthy resource possible.
Nicola Massier-Dhillon
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Anastasia Mouser
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Adam De Gree
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Erin H Korntved
Contributing Cybersecurity Editor
Jessica Valasek Estenssoro
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Harrison Gough
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Olga Drnek
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
Emily Nemchick
Contributing Cybersecurity Writer
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Our group of subject matter experts includes seasoned threat researchers, industry leaders, and cybersecurity evangelists with real-world experience. Our cybersecurity experts lend their credibility to key articles across the site.
Gordon Daniell
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Security
Jan Mazal
Senior Product Marketing Manager, VPN and Privacy
Mark Birchall
Staff Cybersecurity Editor
Jeremy Coppock
Staff Cybersecurity Editor
Crissy Joshua
Staff Cybersecurity Editor
Antoinette Cocorinos
Senior Product Manager for Browser
Sandro Villinger
Product Marketing Lead
Mike Polacko
Senior Product Manager for Privacy and Identity
Sander van Hezik
Product Marketing Manager for Avast Secure Browser
Ellie Farrier
Staff Cybersecurity Editor
Oliver Buxton
Staff Cybersecurity Editor
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