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Joshua Bass

Joshua Bass

Co-founder & CPO at StrongestLayer, cybersecurity product leader

Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Joined July 2025

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Joshua Bass is an accomplished cybersecurity entrepreneur and product leader, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CPO of StrongestLayer. He is at the forefront of developing AI-native email security solutions that leverage large language models to combat sophisticated, AI-driven phishing and BEC attacks, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to evolving cyber threats. strongestlayer+4
With over 15 years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity, Joshua possesses deep expertise in email security, threat intelligence, and threat detection research. His career journey includes significant roles at Google (Group Product Manager for Threat Intelligence) and Mandiant (Director/Senior Manager of Product Management for Email Security), where he focused on translating cutting-edge detection research into enterprise-ready products. strongestlayer+3
Joshua is recognized as a thought leader in AI-powered security and email threat detection, frequently contributing insights on agentic AI, enterprise risk reduction, and the future of phishing defense through his writings on the StrongestLayer blog. His product leadership combines technical fluency with customer-centric design, particularly in addressing challenges within Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud environments. strongestlayer+2

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When AI Meets Phishing: A Modern Gmail Nightmare

Discusses the evolution of AI-driven phishing campaigns targeting Gmail users, explaining how attackers use AI to create highly convincing and personalized scams, and the need for advanced defenses.

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Why LLM-Native Cybersecurity Platforms Are Essential for Enterprises in 2025

Explores the limitations of traditional email and web defenses against generative AI-crafted scams and advocates for AI-native security platforms built around large language models for proactive threat detection and intent-based analysis.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Deploying LLM Phishing Defense in Microsoft 365

Provides a comprehensive guide on integrating Large Language Model (LLM) phishing defense into Microsoft 365 environments, addressing the gaps in native M365 security against advanced AI-driven attacks.

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Navigating the Dual-Use Dilemma: The Battle Against AI Misuse

Examines the dual-use nature of generative AI, highlighting its potential for both innovation and malicious exploitation in creating deepfakes and manipulating digital content, and the need for robust safeguards.

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Emerging AI-Driven Phishing Tactics in 2025 and How Enterprises Can Stay Ahead

Outlines the evolving landscape of AI-driven phishing, including zero-day threats, hyper-personalized spear phishing, and deepfake-assisted social engineering, and discusses how enterprises can defend against these tactics.

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Top 7 Human-Driven Phishing Defense Solutions

Emphasizes the critical role of human elements in cybersecurity, outlining solutions like employee training, incident reporting systems, and leadership-driven security culture to complement technological defenses against phishing.

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