ACCORDING to Dark Reading, the publication marks 20 years of cyber coverage with a month-long programme of anniversary content. On this day in 2006, Dark Reading went live, and editor-in-chief Kelly Jackson Higgins explains that the aim has always been to deliver expert reporting and deep insights that set the outlet apart in its early industry.
The piece notes that the now $200 billion+ cybersecurity industry has evolved from a fledgling field to a major sector, with Dark Reading recounting the history through multimedia content, a video retrospective, and a cyber trivia contest published throughout May. It recalls the cyber landscape of the early days, including stories such as the insider-threat incident at DuPont and the TJX data breach, and highlights how the channel helped chronicle a growing community of researchers, engineers and startups.
Higgins also reflects on the gravity of securing interconnected networks as the internet shifted from its research roots to a commercial backbone. The anniversary feature invites readers to engage with the special content and to share memories and feedback as Dark Reading looks ahead to the next two decades.