Stephen Lawton is a longtime freelance journalist and consultant with more than 40 years in the business. He previously was editorial director for the SC Media (formerly SC Magazine) content lab. Among the titles he writes for are Dark Reading, CSOonline, IT Pro Today, and many others.
He owns AFAB Consulting LLC, a consultancy that specializes in freelance writing for media outlets, corporate and product marketing, content development, and public relations for technology companies. Recent corporate clients include the Cloud Security Alliance, Energize Marketing, Sophos, and the cybersecurity consultancy Global Cyber Risk Advisors, a firm that helps organizations get their cybersecurity organized to qualify for cyber insurance. Hey, I’m AFAB — anything for a buck.
Stephen served as editorial director and editor-in-chief of MicroTimes and as chief editor of Digital News & Review, NetscapeWorld and SunWorld, as well as many other lesser-known publications. He appeared as the computer expert for Bloomberg Radio’s The Money Show on the company’s flagship station, BLOOMBERG 1130 (WBBR-AM) in New York City and was a frequent guest on Let’s Talk Computers. He started his career as a cityside reporter on the dirty streets of Los Angeles. (Night doesn’t fall in that neighborhood. It sneaks up behind you and steals your wallet.)
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