Donald Korinchak, MBA, PMP, CISSP, SecurityX, ITILv3

Donald Korinchak is a Cybersecurity Professional in the Washington DC area. Donald holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business. Donald is considered a thought leader in business, leadership, and cybersecurity issues.
AI and Facial Recognition will improve society

AI and Facial Recognition will improve society

AI and Facial Recognition is revolutionizing security. This technology will virtually erradicate many forms of crime
The Marriott Hack – This is What will Happen Next.

The Marriott Hack – This is What will Happen Next.

Personal information from about 500,000,000 people who made reservations at a Starwood hotel was stolen by hackers.  These hotels include…
Data Limitation Laws?

Data Limitation Laws?

It is usually not a good idea for lawmakers to get involved in cybersecurity beyond a certain point.  The reason…
How to Transition to a Cybersecurity Career at Any Age

How to Transition to a Cybersecurity Career at Any Age

Moving into cybersecurity in your 30s, 40s or 50s? A 4-step 2026 plan: which certifications first, how to get experience, and the roles career changers land.
Passwords Suck and Will Go Away – Here’s How

Passwords Suck and Will Go Away – Here’s How

Why Passwords Suck Usernames and Passwords are not secure by nature.  Usernames and Passwords are controls that rely on “Something…
Are Dark Web Scans Effective?

Are Dark Web Scans Effective?

The Dark Web is Anonymous The dark web is a scary place.  It is a network of websites teeming with…
PMP vs CISSP

PMP vs CISSP

How does the PMP exam compare to the CISSP exam? When someone asked me that question, I thought it was…
Why Hardware Encryption is Not Secure

Why Hardware Encryption is Not Secure

Hardware Encryption is not Secure A Little History… In the past, it was assumed that hardware encryption is far more…
Murder by Hacking

Murder by Hacking

Can a cyberattack kill? Stuxnet damaged centrifuges; researchers have shown car and plane control risks. How digital attacks reach the physical world.
What is Zerodium?

What is Zerodium?

Zerodium is a reputable place where you can sell zero-day exploits. Hackers and security researchers know that Zerodium is a…
What is Persian Stalker?

What is Persian Stalker?

Persian Stalker is targeting Iranian social media accounts. The “group” has been around since 2017, and they have been observed…
CISSP Training and Study Plan 2026: How I Passed Without Reading Any Books

CISSP Training and Study Plan 2026: How I Passed Without Reading Any Books

CISSP training in 2026: ISC2 self-paced, live online and classroom courses, free flash cards and outline, a 12-week audio and video study plan, retakes.
Phishing Attacks Up by 300% in 2018: What Changed by 2026

Phishing Attacks Up by 300% in 2018: What Changed by 2026

A 2018 report found a 297% rise in retail phishing sites. Here is what it showed and how phishing looks in 2026, per the FBI's latest Internet Crime Report.