French actively solicited contributions from women, people of color, and non-traditional security professionals—groups often underrepresented in infosec media. She introduced a regular column featuring CISOs from small and midsize enterprises, not just Fortune 500 leaders.
French implemented stricter sourcing policies, requiring multiple confirmations for breach reports before publication. This reduced the spread of unverified claims common in early cybersecurity reporting. laura french sc media
Under her leadership, SC Media produced guides that translated complex technical concepts (e.g., endpoint detection and response, zero-trust architecture) into actionable language for board-level readers. This helped security teams secure executive buy-in for necessary investments. This reduced the spread of unverified claims common
Laura French served as a pivotal figure at SC Media, a leading information security news and analysis platform. As Editor-in-Chief during a transformative period for cybersecurity journalism, French established a standard for rigorous, vendor-neutral reporting. This paper examines her role in shaping SC Media’s editorial voice, bridging the gap between technical vulnerabilities and executive risk management, and her impact on the broader infosec community. Laura French served as a pivotal figure at
During her tenure, the SC Awards grew in prestige, with French instituting a blind-judging process to reduce bias and sponsorship influence. The awards remain a benchmark for product and leadership excellence.
Voice of Authority: Laura French’s Editorial Stewardship of SC Media