Russ Munisteri is a recognized cybersecurity expert featured across major TV networks, magazines, podcasts, and press outlets — bringing real knowledge to real people.
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From live TV appearances to podcast features — Russ has been a trusted voice on cybersecurity across major media platforms.
Good Morning Texas
Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ appeared live on Good Morning Texas to discuss essential cybersecurity practices for remote workers. He shared valuable tips on creating strong passwords, using multi-factor authentication, and identifying phishing attempts, helping viewers stay secure while adapting to the challenges of working from home.
Russ was featured on CBS 17 My Carolina sharing strategies for staying focused and productive while working or learning from home. He discussed effective time management, creating a dedicated workspace, and maintaining mental well-being, providing viewers with practical tips to adapt to new routines and thrive in a remote environment.
In this WRAL segment, Russ shares practical tips to help viewers stay safe while shopping online during the busy holiday season. He covers essential strategies such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and identifying potential scams — empowering individuals with simple, actionable advice to protect their personal and financial information.
Russ discussed online safety strategies with WRAL during Amazon Prime Day. He emphasized the importance of using complex passwords, implementing multi-factor authentication, and the role of cyber-education in protecting personal information. Cyber education is crucial as it equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to identify risks and defend against online threats.
Russ Munisteri, Program Chair and Lead Instructor at MyComputerCareer, discusses the growing importance of cybersecurity training in today's threat landscape. As digital and physical systems become more connected, businesses face increased risks, especially from simple mistakes like clicking malicious links. The podcast emphasizes that knowledge and proactive strategies are key to defending against modern cyber threats. Munisteri also highlights the need to build a skilled cyber workforce to meet rising demand and protect critical infrastructure.
Russ Munisteri was featured in Authority Magazine discussing the 5 things companies need to know to optimize their approach to cybersecurity — a must-read for any organization serious about protecting their digital assets.
"Knowledge and proactive strategies are the key to defending against modern cyber threats."
Russ Munisteri, CISSP — Authority Magazine
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Russ has been quoted and featured across leading digital publications and local news outlets.
Training Industry
5 Strategies for L&D Leaders to Avoid AI Burnout
AI tools are creating an unintended consequence: burnout. Russ explores why aggressive AI adoption leads to cognitive overload and frustration, and outlines five practical strategies L&D leaders can use to help organizations adopt AI more intentionally, sustainably, and with humans kept firmly in the loop.
Russ spoke with Lifewire about the security challenges linked to IoT devices. The discussion highlighted how the abundance of features in many IoT products often compromises security, exposing users to potential risks and vulnerabilities in connected environments.
Russ spoke with WRAL about the safety of online shopping and how cyber attackers exploit users unfamiliar with online security. He emphasized identifying secure websites, recognizing phishing attempts, and protecting payment information to stay safe while shopping online.
As a former elementary school teacher, Russ shared actionable strategies for protecting children while they navigate the internet, including monitoring online activity, setting parental controls, and teaching kids how to identify potential risks.
What to Do with Digital Accounts When Someone Passes
When a loved one passes, their digital life doesn't disappear. Russ walks through how to locate accounts, gather the right paperwork, decide what to close or memorialize, and protect against identity theft, turning an overwhelming task into a manageable checklist.
Cybercrime is becoming more common, and scammers use tricks like fake emails and phone calls to steal money and personal information. Simple steps like strong passwords, keeping devices updated, and avoiding suspicious links can help keep your data safe.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in tech, with 750,000 unfilled positions and salaries ranging from $97,000 to $159,000. Russ explores how IT professionals in support, system/network administration, and software development can successfully transition into cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity offers a promising path for laid-off IT professionals. Russ shares insight into how certifications and hands-on experience through labs, internships and volunteer projects boost competitiveness, and emphasizes the value of building strong professional connections.
Schools are facing a dramatic rise in cyberattacks, with over 3,500 incidents per week in 2024. Threats have become more sophisticated, including AI-enhanced phishing, smishing, and vishing targeting staff and students through deceptive messages and calls.
Holiday Scams Are Surging — Is Your Company Ready?
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. online consumers were targeted, leading to $16.6 billion in losses. Holiday scams are surging in 2025, fueled by AI-powered phishing, fake e-commerce sites, and multi-channel attacks targeting businesses and consumers.
Shadow AI Is Quietly Becoming K-12's Biggest Cybersecurity Risk
Shadow AI is spreading fast in schools as teachers and students use quick AI tools that quietly move sensitive student data outside the district's control — making it easy for phishing, ransomware, and privacy mistakes to slip in undetected.
Passing the CISSP exam is no small feat. Russ shares his personal journey of tackling one of the most challenging certifications in cybersecurity — from navigating a vast array of topics to effectively managing study time and stress. He highlights the resources that made a difference and provides actionable tips to help aspiring CISSP candidates streamline their preparation.
Back in 2006, Russ was living in his apartment on Long Island, NY, waiting for his girlfriend to get ready for a night out. To pass the time, he had Suze Orman on TV — after all, understanding money is key to long-term success!
During the show, an ad flashed inviting viewers to submit questions. On a whim, Russ sent one in without expecting much. To his surprise, a few days later, he received a call from MSNBC. Initially thinking it was a prank, he quickly realized it wasn't — and the next thing he knew, a limo showed up to take them to Manhattan.
During the live national TV segment, Suze Orman and Russ may or may not have playfully pointed out his girlfriend's financial habits. He didn't tell her about the appearance until months later, when the episode aired.
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Thankfully, she forgave him — and they went on to get married!
