Dawn Kawamoto

Dawn Kawamoto

Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Dawn Kawamoto was formerly a Associate Editor for Dark Reading, where she covered cybersecurity news and trends. She is an award-winning journalist who has written and edited technology, management, leadership, career, finance, and innovation stories for such publications as CNET's News.com, TheStreet.com, AOL's DailyFinance, and The Motley Fool. More recently, she served as associate editor for technology careers site Dice.com.

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IoT
Why CISOs Need a Seat at the IoT Projects TableWhy CISOs Need a Seat at the IoT Projects Table
byDawn Kawamoto
Sep 17, 2018
4 Min Read
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Application Security
Will Charges Against WannaCry & Sony Cybercrimes Suspect Temper Future Attacks?Will Charges Against WannaCry & Sony Cybercrimes Suspect Temper Future Attacks?
byDawn Kawamoto
Sep 11, 2018
3 Min Read

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IoT
IoT Malware-on-the-Fly Expected to Rise
IoT Malware-on-the-Fly Expected to Rise
Apr 11, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cyber Risk
Massive Data Breaches & Data Leak Hit Retail Industry in 1-2-3 Punch
Massive Data Breaches & Data Leak Hit Retail Industry in 1-2-3 Punch
Apr 5, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Physical Security
YouTube Shooting Ignites Debate Over Merging Physical & IT Security
YouTube Shooting Ignites Debate Over Merging Physical & IT Security
Apr 4, 2018
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5 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Android Crypto Mining Attacks Go for Monero
Android Crypto Mining Attacks Go for Monero
Apr 3, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
Atlanta, Baltimore Ransomware Attacks Show Government Agencies' Vulnerabilities
Atlanta, Baltimore Ransomware Attacks Show Government Agencies' Vulnerabilities
Mar 29, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
Facebook Privacy Policy Is Under Investigation by FTC
Facebook Privacy Policy Is Under Investigation by FTC
Mar 27, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
As Ransomware Declines, Atlanta Is Odd Man Out
As Ransomware Declines, Atlanta Is Odd Man Out
Mar 26, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cybersecurity Analytics
How to Access the Voter Information Dirt Cambridge Analytica Has on You
How to Access the Voter Information Dirt Cambridge Analytica Has on You
Mar 20, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cyber Risk
AI Is Stealing These IT Security Jobs – Now
AI Is Stealing These IT Security Jobs – Now
Mar 20, 2018
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5 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Insider Threats
AI: An Emerging Insider Threat?
AI: An Emerging Insider Threat?
Mar 15, 2018
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5 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cybersecurity Analytics
Fortnite Players Lob Shots at Epic Games Over Hacked Accounts
Fortnite Players Lob Shots at Epic Games Over Hacked Accounts
Mar 14, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
Kaspersky: 3 Mobile Malware Attacks Declined in 2017
Kaspersky: 3 Mobile Malware Attacks Declined in 2017
Mar 8, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Mobile Security
How Cryptocurrency Cyberthieves Target Your Mobile Device
How Cryptocurrency Cyberthieves Target Your Mobile Device
Mar 7, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
Majority of Healthcare Companies Suffer a Data Breach
Majority of Healthcare Companies Suffer a Data Breach
Mar 6, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
Why 46% of Companies Keep Security Strategies Status Quo After an Attack
Why 46% of Companies Keep Security Strategies Status Quo After an Attack
Mar 2, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
4 Steps to Make Your Website GDPR Compliant
4 Steps to Make Your Website GDPR Compliant
Feb 27, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Attackers Sell Growing Number of Legitimate SSL Certificates
Attackers Sell Growing Number of Legitimate SSL Certificates
Feb 27, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
GDPR Non-Compliance: Will Your Enterprise Get Busted?
GDPR Non-Compliance: Will Your Enterprise Get Busted?
Feb 26, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
GDPR Blackmail Looms as a Double-Dip Cyber Attack Plan
GDPR Blackmail Looms as a Double-Dip Cyber Attack Plan
Feb 22, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
UK Accuses Russia of Launching NotPetya Attacks
UK Accuses Russia of Launching NotPetya Attacks
Feb 16, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
Kaspersky: Phishing Attack Attempts Soared 59% in 2017
Kaspersky: Phishing Attack Attempts Soared 59% in 2017
Feb 15, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cyber Risk
Equifax Taps Former Home Depot Security Chief as New CISO
Equifax Taps Former Home Depot Security Chief as New CISO
Feb 14, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
Cyberattacks Soared 113% During Fourth Quarter – Report
Cyberattacks Soared 113% During Fourth Quarter – Report
Feb 12, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
GDPR Readiness Goes Beyond Security Controls
GDPR Readiness Goes Beyond Security Controls
Feb 9, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Physical Security
Rogue Employees Mine Cryptocurrency Using Company Hardware
Rogue Employees Mine Cryptocurrency Using Company Hardware
Feb 8, 2018
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6 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Careers
How to Attract More Women Into Cybersecurity – Now
How to Attract More Women Into Cybersecurity – Now
Jan 12, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
CISOs' No. 1 Concern in 2018: The Talent Gap
CISOs' No. 1 Concern in 2018: The Talent Gap
Jan 10, 2018
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4 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Oracle WebLogic Exploit Used in Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign
Oracle WebLogic Exploit Used in Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign
Jan 10, 2018
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Wi-Fi Alliance Launches WPA2 Enhancements and Debuts WPA3
Wi-Fi Alliance Launches WPA2 Enhancements and Debuts WPA3
Jan 8, 2018
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5 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Mobile Security
Rapid Growth in Security Market Raises Question: How to Pick a Startup
Rapid Growth in Security Market Raises Question: How to Pick a Startup
Dec 28, 2017
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6 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Perimeter
Fileless Malware Attacks Hit Milestone in 2017
Fileless Malware Attacks Hit Milestone in 2017
Dec 21, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Small,Targeted Ransomware Attacks Emerge
Small,Targeted Ransomware Attacks Emerge
Dec 21, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Cybersecurity Careers
Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills IT Pros Need in 2018
Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills IT Pros Need in 2018
Dec 18, 2017
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byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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