Articles by Javvad Malik

The man, the myth, the blogger; Javvad Malik is a London-based IT Security professional. Better known as an active blogger, event speaker and industry commentator who is possibly best known as one of the industry’s most prolific video bloggers with his signature fresh and light-hearted perspective on security. Prior to joining AlienVault, Javvad was a senior analyst with 451 Research providing technology vendors, investors and end users with strategic advisory services, including competitive research and go-to-market positioning.

Articles by: Javvad Malik

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Secure by design: the MOD's honest take

By Javvad Malik published 27 May 25

A refreshing take from government acknowledging that technical controls are only as good as the people managing them.

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The Attention Alchemists: crafting gold from social engineering

By Javvad Malik published 7 February 25

Unravel the art of social engineering through advertising, alchemy, and misinformation in this intriguing exploration.

ChatGPT, two years on: The impact on cybersecurity

By Javvad Malik published 9 December 24

Two years ago, ChatGPT ushered in a new era of artificial intelligence. The integration of AI technologies like ChatGPT has since become both friend and foe.