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Gabriel Whalen


Gabriel Whalen is a principal field solution architect within CDW’s information security practice. Previously, Gabriel worked in the national intelligence and security community as a counterintelligence subject matter expert, addressing traditional and emerging threat landscapes. He also worked in the private sector, providing enterprise security assessments to customers in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, manufacturing and consulting services. Gabriel is one of several recipients of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center’s Supply Chain Protection Award, as well as a graduate of CERT’s Insider Threat Program Manager course. He is also a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Gabriel obtained his master’s degree in forensic psychology from Argosy University in 2010 and lives with his family near Washington, D.C.

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Security Requires More Than Luck

Understanding a hacker’s motives helps build a smarter security roadmap.

By Gabriel Whalen
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March 6, 2020
Security

[sayit]When I heard human factors was going to be the focus of the RSA 2020 conference, I was pretty excited. Finally, we are talking about the one part of the equation that does not change: the user, the employee, the owner, society, the world. To top it off, I actually got the opportunity to present…

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Concerned About GDPR? Here Are 3 Essential Steps to Establishing a Data Privacy Program

A solid cybersecurity program can give you a head start on compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

By Gabriel Whalen
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February 12, 2020
Security, Services

[sayit]Last fall, I visited with IT leaders from hundreds of organizations at events that CDW held around the country. The concerns of these cybersecurity professionals often included a common focus: confirming their compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and preparing for the rollout of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Regulatory…

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4 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself Against Email Phishing Attacks

Email threats such as spear-phishing trick users, but simple measures can improve your defenses.

By Gabriel Whalen
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September 13, 2019
Security

It’s no secret that email is one of the most common ways that attackers gain a foothold on an organization’s network. Targeted spear-phishing campaigns use carefully designed messages that combine a sophisticated look and feel with appealing content to trick users into clicking on malicious messages. Awareness campaigns have their place, but the practical reality…

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Fight Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks by Correcting Risky Behaviors and Rewarding User Diligence

The carrot and stick approach makes sense when you understand why email-based attacks are successful.

By Gabriel Whalen
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August 27, 2019
Security, Networking

I recently spent time speaking with IT leaders at CDW’s Protect SummIT in Philadelphia and heard a common theme: Organizations across the U.S. are incredibly concerned about the threat posed by social engineering attacks. All too often, leaders I speak with tell me that their organizations had recently fallen victim to phishing attacks that requested…

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Take Security Assessments to the Next Level

These four CDW services can deliver great value for organizations looking to take the next step in defense.

By Gabriel Whalen
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May 29, 2019
Services, Security

My work takes me around the country and provides me with the opportunity to visit a wide variety of CDW customers across industries. As I’ve traveled over the past year, IT and cybersecurity leaders throughout the US sometimes tell me, “We’ve already handled the cybersecurity basics and conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests. How…

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Find the Right Security Assessment to Meet Your Needs

Services vary in technical depth, scope and cost to fit the requirements of different organizations.

By Gabriel Whalen
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January 7, 2019
Security, Services

A few months ago, I received a call from a CDW customer in the Midwest. The customer was in a rush and got right to the point of the call: "We need a penetration test." When I asked for more details about the type of testing required, the reply was simple: "We just need a…

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Don’t Underestimate the Value of the Cybersecurity Workforce

Skilled professionals and a solid security framework can help organizations establish an effective defense.

By Gabriel Whalen
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September 10, 2018
Security

The IT workforce is a critical element of cybersecurity. New solutions come into the market to help organizations protect their data, but without skilled, experienced workers to implement them, these tools alone aren’t going to get the job done. During the CDW Managing Risk Summit in Boston last month, the importance of the cybersecurity workforce…

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