Technology Analyst, CSO Online
Cynthia Brumfield is a veteran communications and technology analyst focused on cybersecurity for CSO Online. She holds a Master of Planning degree from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University. Brumfield has won multiple AZBEE awards recognizing excellence in editorial content. She founded and operates Metacurity.com, a pioneering cybersecurity news destination providing specialized coverage of emerging security threats and technologies. Additionally, she operates DCT-Associates, a consulting firm advising companies on cybersecurity strategy and implementation. Brumfield authored Cybersecurity Risk Management: Mastering the Fundamentals Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, published by Wiley, establishing herself as a thought leader in security governance. As an award-winning writer for CSO Online, she regularly contributes analysis columns examining cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and risk management frameworks. Her work demonstrates deep expertise across cybersecurity policy, technology evaluation, and organizational risk assessment. Through Metacurity and her CSO Online contributions, Brumfield provides strategic perspective on how organizations can develop comprehensive security programs aligned with established frameworks and industry best practices.
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