OnlineFamilySafety.com helps families understand the risks of connected technology and take clear, realistic steps to protect themselves.
About the author
David Pahlman has spent more than 25 years protecting people and information.
- Healthcare CIO. Fourteen years as Chief Information Officer of Camellia Healthcare, responsible for the systems and patient data of a large healthcare organization.
- Security consulting. Worked with businesses across the country on their physical and cyber security through Howard Technology.
- Security auditor. Four years as a professional security auditor, helping more than 100 organizations find and fix their weak spots.
- Security and compliance leadership. Currently leads security and compliance for a healthcare technology company.
- Speaker and teacher. Has spoken at conferences nationwide and teaches a community class on family internet safety.
He holds the CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CEH, and ECSA certifications and is an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
Over those years he has seen real people hurt by scams that a few simple habits could have prevented. This site is his way of sharing what he has learned with the families who need it most.
How we write
Calm
We explain the risk without panic, shame, or sensationalism.
Clear
Everyday language, with technical terms defined in one sentence.
Practical
Specific steps a family can take this week.
Credible
We explain what is known, source changing claims, and date platform guidance.
Independence and corrections
No product on this site is recommended because someone paid for it. Any affiliate relationship or sponsorship will be disclosed on the page where it appears. If you spot an error or an out-of-date step, please let us know; corrections are noted on the article.
Views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent any employer.
