James D. McFarlin

James McFarlin is a noted writer and national speaker on the subject of cyber threats facing the United States. A former Air Force officer, he spent his career in computer technology and served as CEO of a high-tech firm in Silicon Valley which helped move Fortune-500 class organizations to new computing platforms.

In his cyberthriller "Aftershock: A Novel" Jim deftly blends current-day fact with fiction in a compelling story of the U.S. response to cyber attacks on the national power grid. In the story intrigue, soaring political ambition and high level deception propel the nation into destructive global conflict from which few - if any - winners will emerge.

In his internationally-read online journal, Cyberwarfare Today, Jim explores late-breaking contemporary global topics on cyber threats which affect all of us. Recent articles address the impact of cybertheft on Target Stores' boardroom, the cyber risks facing our aviation safety, the role of preemptive cyberattacks in protecting America, and much more.

Join Jim on www.cyberwarfareToday.com to hear about the latest developing trends in cybersecurity affecting our country, our finances, and our way of life.