As a security strategist and philosopher serving in the IT Security space, Joshua Corman's cross-domain research highlights adversaries, game theory and motivational structures. A passionate advocate who "fights for the user" and the oft neglected public good, Corman's research has shifted toward the rise of hactivism, internet governance, cyber-conflict, and the growing tensions between technology and civil liberties. He co-founded of Rugged Software and IamTheCavalry , was named a Top Influencer of IT in NetworkWorld and serves as a Fellow with the Ponemon Institute. Corman received his bachelor's degree in philosophy, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire.

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