Joel is the Director of Content and a co-founder at Expert Insights; a rapidly growing media company focused on covering cybersecurity solutions.
He’s an experienced journalist and editor with 8 years’ experience covering the cybersecurity space. He’s reviewed hundreds of cybersecurity solutions, interviewed hundreds of industry experts and produced dozens of industry reports read by thousands of CISOs and security professionals in topics like IAM, MFA, zero trust, email security, DevSecOps and more.
He also hosts the Expert Insights Podcast and co-writes the weekly newsletter, Decrypted. Joel is driven to share his team’s expertise with cybersecurity leaders to help them create more secure business foundations.
Articles By: Joel Witts
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Anthropic and China Clash Over Reported Security Risks in Claude Code
Latest versions of Anthropic’s AI coding tool are backdoored to access data, the Chinese government claims. Anthropic says Chinese users shouldn't be accessing Claude anyway.
by Akshaya Asokan
Best Salesforce Backup Solutions
We reviewed the leading Salesforce backup platforms on granularity of object-level recovery, backup frequency, and how they handle metadata alongside standard CRM records.
by Joel Witts
UK Announces AI-Powered “Cyber Shield” As Frontier Model Fears Escalate
The initiative seeks to build agentic cyber defense using frontier AI models.
by Akshaya Asokan
US National Cybersecurity Agency Using Anthropic’s Mythos For Bug Hunting
CISA has reportedly deployed Anthropic’s Mythos to catch bugs in federal code.
by Akshaya Asokan
Amazon Bedrock AI Gateway Compromised By Cryptomining Malware
An exposed cloud server acting as a LiteLLM proxy to Amazon Bedrock was compromised and used to mine cryptocurrency.
by Alessandro Mascellino
Q&A: BlackCloak’s Dr. Chris Pierson On The Escalating Physical Risks of Executive Cyber Exposure
BlackCloak's Dr. Chris Pierson on why healthcare executives are uniquely exposed, and how digital vulnerabilities are becoming physical threats.
by Joel Witts
Best API Security Testing Tools
We reviewed the leading API security testing tools on the depth of endpoint discovery, how accurately each identifies OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities, and the developer-facing output that determines whether findings get fixed or ignored.
by Joel Witts
Best 10 MSP Platforms For Business (2026)
The best all-in-one RMM and PSA software for MSPs, compared by Expert Insights.
by Joel Witts
Best Secure Browsers For SMBs
We've evaluated the best browser security solutions for small businesses to help lean security and IT teams protect web-based work, prevent data loss, and stop phishing without heavy infrastructure or dedicated security staff.
by Joel Witts
Best 10 Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Solutions for Enterprise (2026)
We reviewed 10 DSPM platforms on discovery coverage, classification accuracy, remediation capabilities, and AI governance features. Here's how they compare for enterprise security teams.
by Joel Witts
Best AI SOC Platforms
We compared 10 AI SOC platforms on triage depth, autonomous response controls, and false positive rates. The results were more varied than the marketing suggests.
by Joel Witts
Best SOC Automation Platforms
We reviewed the leading SOC automation platforms on playbook depth, integration breadth, and how much manual work they actually eliminate. Some deliver; some don't.
by Joel Witts
Best Identity Security Posture Management Solutions
We reviewed 8 ISPM platforms on the depth of identity risk discovery, how accurately each identifies misconfigured permissions and risky access paths, and the integration quality with the IAM and directory tools security teams already use.
by Joel Witts
Best Secure File-Sharing & Storage Services
We reviewed 8 secure file-sharing and storage services on how well each enforces security policies when files are shared externally, the granularity of access controls, and the compliance certifications that matter for regulated industries.
by Joel Witts
Best Privacy-Focused Email And Productivity Suites
We reviewed 5 privacy-focused email and productivity suites on encryption architecture, data residency options, and how well each supports the compliance obligations of organizations that cannot accept standard cloud data processing terms.
by Joel Witts
Best Secure Document-Editing Platforms
We reviewed 10 secure document-editing platforms on how well each maintains security controls throughout the collaboration lifecycle, from initial creation through external sharing and final archiving.
by Joel Witts
Best Secure Collaboration Tools
We reviewed 11 secure collaboration tools on encryption depth, how well DLP policies hold up during real collaboration workflows, and whether admin controls give security teams the visibility and enforcement they need at organizational scale.
by Joel Witts
Best Cloud Collaboration Tools For Security
We reviewed 10 cloud collaboration platforms on the granularity of admin controls, how well each enforces security policy for external collaboration, and the encryption architecture that determines what happens to your data if the vendor is compromised.
by Joel Witts
Best Human Risk Management Solutions
We reviewed 11 human risk management platforms on the sophistication of individual risk scoring, how well training is adapted based on measured behavior, and the reporting that gives security teams evidence of real risk reduction over time.
by Joel Witts
Best Cybersecurity Intelligence & Telemetry Feeds
We reviewed 10 cybersecurity intelligence and telemetry feeds on threat coverage breadth, update frequency, and how well each integrates with SIEM and SOAR platforms to drive automated response.
by Joel Witts
Best Top 8 Cybersecurity Professional Services
We reviewed 8 cybersecurity professional services providers on the range of disciplines covered, engagement model flexibility, and the evidence of real-world outcomes. Here's what we think is worth considering.
by Joel Witts
Best Customizable Cybersecurity Services
We reviewed 8 customizable cybersecurity service providers on engagement model range, technical depth at each tier, and the evidence of genuine flexibility when client requirements change.
by Joel Witts
Best Managed Cybersecurity Services
We reviewed the leading managed cybersecurity service providers on the breadth of protection they deliver, analyst quality, and the compliance support that matters for organizations in regulated industries.
by Joel Witts
Best 9 CMMC 2.0 Compliant Solutions For Defense Contractors (2026)
We reviewed 9 platforms against CMMC 2.0 requirements across Levels 1, 2, and 3. Here's what we found for defense contractors working toward certification.
by Joel Witts
Best 8 AI Compliance Solutions for Business (2026)
We reviewed the leading AI compliance platforms on how well they map to the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and emerging sector-specific requirements, and whether the governance workflows they provide are operational or just documentation.
by Joel Witts
Best 10 Compliance Training Solutions For Business (2026)
We reviewed 10 compliance training platforms on content library depth, completion tracking, and how well they map to specific regulatory frameworks. Engagement quality varied considerably.
by Joel Witts
Best 8 Secure Data Management Solutions For Enterprise (2026)
We reviewed the leading secure data management platforms on classification accuracy, policy enforcement depth, and how well they support audit and compliance workflows across enterprise data environments.
by Joel Witts
Best 7 Business Continuity and Alerting Solutions for Business (2026)
We reviewed the leading business continuity and alerting solutions on how quickly they surface disruption events, the reliability of alert delivery across communication channels, and how well each integrates with incident response workflows.
by Joel Witts
Best 5 End User Computing (EUC) Risk Management Solutions For Business (2026)
We reviewed the leading EUC risk management tools on the accuracy of end-user computing asset discovery, the depth of version and change controls, and how well each supports the audit evidence that regulators require.
by Joel Witts
Best 9 Compliance Tracking Solutions For Business (2026)
We reviewed the leading compliance tracking solutions on framework breadth, control mapping quality, and how well each surfaces gaps before they become findings during an audit.
by Joel Witts
Top 8 Alternatives To NinjaOne
Our list of the top alternatives to NinjaOne for RMM, MDM, UEM, device control, and patch management. We looked at each platform based on its ability to address the same use cases as NinjaOne, as well as testing its performance, ease of use, and scalability.
by Joel Witts
Best Alternatives To Rippling
We reviewed the leading Rippling IT alternatives on core IT management capabilities, how well they handle device lifecycle management independently of HR workflows, and the pricing models available at different scales.
by Joel Witts