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CBSI's Distinguished Lecturer David Gewirtz hosts ZDNet Government -- ZDNet's politics and policy coffeehouse -- where civics lessons meet technology, nothing is sacred, and everything is fair game.

David Gewirtz

In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing. David is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.

Latest Posts

Twitter's new blue checkmark isn't always blue, and other verification system changes

Here are all of Twitter's many account verification changes explained.

January 18, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Social Media

Why I'm not deleting Twitter (yet)

Twitter is still a powerful communication mechanism for many folks. Is quitting an over-reaction? Let's look at what's really happening at Twitter and what it may mean for you.

November 10, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Social Media

Amazon acquires Roomba: iRobot CEO told us they will never sell your data

As Amazon announces its acquisition of Roomba, we look back on this exclusive interview with iRobot's CEO from 2017, where we talked about privacy and how they manage your data.

August 9, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Amazon

Amazon, just say no: The looming horror of AI voice replication

If an AI like Alexa really can convert less than a minute of recorded voice into real-time speech, it opens the door to dystopian gaslighting at a whole new level. It's frightening, creepy, and disturbing.

June 27, 2022 by David Gewirtz in AI & Robotics

Ukrainian software developers share their stories and photos from the war zone

Eight coders based in Ukraine spoke to ZDNet about how they're holding up in the face of war. These are their stories.

March 30, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Security

How you can help Ukraine: Donation sites and resources

If you have the urge to reach out and help Ukrainians, we've compiled a list of donation sites and resources you can explore.

March 30, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Security

How to avoid being unwillingly drafted as a cyber combatant in the Russia-Ukraine war

With war drums sounding, it's time to take a long hard look at your own security stance.

February 24, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Security

Meet Nord Security: The company behind NordVPN wants to be your one-stop privacy suite

In an exclusive interview with ZDNet, co-founder Tom Okman shares his five-year plan to make Nord Security - formerly known as NordSec - synonymous with digital privacy and cybersecurity.

February 4, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Security

When your VPN is a matter of life or death, don't rely on reviews

If you believe that the only thing standing between you and death, abuse, persecution, or imprisonment is the VPN you're using, you must read this article now.

October 5, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Security

Trust, but verify: An in-depth analysis of ExpressVPN's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

In light of ExpressVPN's double-whammy of troubling news, we take a deep dive into the facts, and whether you can feel safe or suspicious about using one of the world's most popular VPNs.

September 20, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Security

I live in a state where it's legal to buy weed, but not high-end gaming PCs

It's a strange, strange new world, boys and girls!

July 28, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Hardware

Star Trek 3D chess and more out-of-this-world ways to celebrate International Chess Day

It's International Chess Day, and we're going to take a look at a Star Trek 3-dimensional chess set, talk about space travel, Apollo 11, and some great TV shows that you may want to binge on. Plus, there's a video. This article has it all.

July 20, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Innovation

Top crypto exchanges: The ones you need to know

We can't recommend which exchanges are the best or safest (our lawyers won't let us) but we have explored some of the leading exchanges to help you learn about the pros and cons of each.

June 17, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Blockchain

The best crypto is anyone's guess: Bitcoin and 11 more cryptocurrencies you need to know

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation. And while a handful have made headlines, many others are just as interesting. Here are 12 currencies that we consider worth keeping an eye on.

March 30, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Blockchain

Weathering the storm: What public utilities can learn from cloud computing

David Gewirtz examines the startling similarities between public utilities and cloud computing providers in the context of natural disasters like ice storms, hurricanes, and wildfires. Public utilities have become complacent and are subject to disruption from Internet-age companies.

February 18, 2021 by David Gewirtz in Cloud