Rob Knake
Cybersecurity policy expert and strategic advisor
Maine, USA
Washington, D.C.
Summary
Seasoned cybersecurity policy leader with extensive U.S. government experience. ucsb+1
Bridges policy, academia, and industry as an advisor and fellow. securityandtechnology+2
Influential public communicator and author on cyber risk and national strategy. penguinrandomhouse+2
Advisor to cybersecurity companies and investors, helping translate policy into market and product strategy. paladincapgroup+2
Work
Education
Writing
Simplifying Cybersecurity with Rob Knake
June 1, 2020Long-form blog/video interview discussing practical cybersecurity guidance for small businesses, BYOD challenges, and ransomware costs.
Testimony of Robert K. Knake (Congressional testimony)
October 1, 2019Formal testimony delivered to Congress on cyber policy and resilience-related topics.
To replace SSN with something more resilient, model it on the internet
October 1, 2017Blog post arguing for a resilient, market-based model for online identity that treats identifiers more like Internet domain names and less like immutable personal credentials.
The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats
A book co-authored with Richard A. Clarke that surveys cyber threats and proposes policy, corporate, and societal responses to defend against cyber attacks and reduce risk.
Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security
Earlier co-authored book with Richard A. Clarke on the national security implications of cyber threats.