Joseph Steinberg is a renowned expert on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, and the impact of technological developments on human society.

Steinberg has led businesses and divisions within the technology industry for over two decades, has been calculated to be one of the top 3 cybersecurity influencers worldwide, and has written books ranging from Cybersecurity for Dummies to the official study guide from which many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) study for their certification exams. He is also one of only 28 people worldwide to hold the suite of advanced information security certifications, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, and CSSLP, indicating that he possesses a rare, robust knowledge of information security that is both broad and deep; his security-related inventions are cited in over 440 US patent filings. He serves as an expert witness and consultant on related matters.

Steinberg’s independent column is one of the most read in the fields of information security and artificial intelligence; he is known for offering keen insights and unique perspectives on related matters and on their potential impacts. Steinberg amassed millions of readers as a regular columnist for Forbes and Inc. magazines; today, his column receives over 2,500,000 monthly views.