About Frank Rietta
Frank Rietta is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. His primary focus is on designing and implementing robust security controls to safeguard applications against data breaches. As a computer scientist, he holds a Masters in Information Security from the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Frank is also a lifetime member of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
Public Speaker and Thought Leader
Frank is an engaging public speaker who shares insights on data breaches and information security. You can catch his talks on the YouTube playlist. Connect with him on social media:
- X: @frankrietta
- LinkedIn: @fsrietta
Media Appearances
Frank has been quoted in major media outlets, including the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, where he provides expert commentary on security-related topics. He has also appears as a guest on numerous Podcasts and YouTube episodes with other industry experts.
Legal and Legislative Testimony
Frank has provided expert witness testimony in State and Federal court cases related to questions of computer science, encryption, and other software matters. He has also testified before the Georgia General Assembly about cybersecurity related bills before the legislature. He was instrumental in working with other information security industry professionals asking the then Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to veto a bad cybersecurity law that had passed the General Assembly. The governor did veto measure preventing it from becoming law.
Rietta Blog
Since 2005, Frank has been the author behind the Rietta Blog, a valuable resource for information security enthusiasts. With hundreds of pieces of content and insightful analysis, the blog covers a wide range of topics relevant to the industry.
Secure Communication
For secure communication, use Frank’s PGP key or find him on Keybase at rietta on keybase.
GitHub Activity
Explore Frank’s contributions on GitHub: rietta’s contributions