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David Gewirtz

In addition to hosting the ZDNet Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, CBS Interactive's Distinguished Lecturer 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

Political debates, YouTube TV, and why the cable box era is finally over

While you may be one of the growing number of Americans without a cable box, that doesn't necessarily mean you're saving a lot of money.

July 1, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Cloud

Big bad Libra: Do we really need (or want) Facebook to reinvent money?

Facebook's cryptocurrency scheme will undoubtedly generate value and a following. But if the hairs on the back of your neck start to raise up, you're not alone.

June 24, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Security

New FAA rules for recreational drone flyers introduce temporary no-fly zones and a training requirement

Rules that went into effect last week will limit drone flying in previously accessible areas. That limitation should be temporary. Read on to find out the details.

May 22, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Robotics

Apple Card: Three fatal flaws that hinder usability (and then there's Goldman Sachs)

Apple Card is a bright, shiny idea with some notable usability problems. And that's before you start thinking about trusting your finances to Goldman Sachs.

April 3, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Security

SOS, IT pros: US is being attacked with its own technology

The US is being systematically attacked by Russia with our own digital technology, leaving IT professionals on the front line of this war. Here's what we need to do.

March 29, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Security

Reality shock: The #FakeWorld future of ubiquitous AR

Our big tech firms have been pushing the boundaries of augmented reality and intelligent assistants, working to create a mixed reality where both real and computer-generated views co-exist with globe-spanning artificial intelligence. David Gewirtz imagines the future of artificial reality, along with the disturbing potential consequences.

February 26, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Innovation

New rule: FAA requires all drones to externally display registration numbers as of February 25

As governments grapple with the issues raised by the rise of drones, agencies are regularly changing the rules to keep up. This time, it's how registration numbers must be displayed on aircraft. Read on for the details.

February 19, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Robotics

Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know

As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.

August 15, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Innovation

Flying drones near wildfires could kill people: Don't do it

The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.

August 10, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Innovation

3D printing guns at home: Does new technology change America's gun control debate?

One celebrity calls 3D-printed guns "downloadable death." But how practical is 3D-printing technology for the creation of guns? Where does 3D printing fit into today's gun debate?

July 31, 2018 by David Gewirtz in 3D Printing

Wearables vs. proctors: Test taking security in the era of constant connectivity

Just as smartphones have changed everything, so too will wearables. One challenge will be securing test taking in a world where everything has an active connection.

July 20, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Innovation

Fireworks, food, and a great little USB hub: Share something wonderful with friends this Independence Day

America's founding fathers might not recognize our modern world, but there's one thing they passed down through the generations: camaraderie and a sense of celebration. This Fourth, we're sharing some memories, a cool tool, and best wishes.

July 2, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Hardware

Air-gapping the planet: How to travel safely in digitally scary places

If you're considering traveling to one of the many countries that has a dubious relationship with digital privacy, you'll need to protect yourself. While the standard advice is a VPN, David Gewirtz takes you a few steps deeper into the murky cloak and dagger world of digital tradecraft.

June 20, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Security

Inside the early days of North Korea's cyberwar factory

North Korea is a bizarre country that almost seems frozen in time -- a bizarre, frozen-in-time, armed-to-the-teeth, crazy-dangerous country. We take a deep look at the early cyberwar efforts of an increasingly aggressive cyberwar player.

June 12, 2018 by David Gewirtz in Security