Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers is a senior director at cybersecurity firm Varonis. He has been writing and designing software for over 20 years and is co-author of the book "Learn Ruby the Hard Way," which has been used by millions of students to learn the Ruby programming language. Prior to joining Varonis in 2011, Rob held a variety of roles in engineering, design, and professional services.

Articles by Rob Sobers

• Infographic: The future of cybersecurity budgeting

  Friday, May 10, 2019

  Online scams and data breaches are at an all-time high as hackers learn new security software and coding for various products. Cybersecurity spending is set to hit $133.7 billion by 2022, leaving some companies worried about allocating their budgets. Companies are not prioritizing cybersecurity as a "checkbox item," which is leading to the headaches of security breaches and personal data being stolen. A company’s overall security posture can improve if everyone is on the same page about budget allocations and how they impact the business.

• Infographic: Is your biggest security threat already inside your organization?

  Friday, May 11, 2018

  What is your organization's biggest security threat? The answer may surprise you. While most companies imagine security threats in the form of malicious outsiders, the employees already in your organization may pose an even bigger threat. In fact, research suggests that insider threats account for anywhere from 60 to 75 percent of data breaches.