Editorial Process & Standards

At PurpleSec we go to great lengths to provide original, timely, and above all else actionable content for our audience. In a world of seemingly similar search results, we aim to take a different perspective in our articles, resources, and videos to deliver value.

Our dedication to the security community stems from a genuine passion for the craft. We are practitioners and “nerds” at heart. As such, we take pride in developing strict editorial guidelines and processes for EVERY page that is published on our site.

Our Commitment To Quality

We provide strategic direction for organizations seeking more than “checkbox security.” To ensure this, we maintain rigorous editorial guidelines and a hands-on technical review process for every page published on our site.

For all AI security related content, we incorporate our proprietary AI Security Readiness Framework, and AI Security Policies to provide a trusted source of truth for securing AI use and AI systems. This ensures our guidance aligns with a consistent, battle-tested methodology for managing emerging AI risks.

PurpleSec's Technical Review Board

Unlike many content sites that outsource their editing to generalists, every piece of content at PurpleSec is vetted AND written our internal leadership team of veteran cybersecurity professionals.

Expert

Role

Core Expertise & Focus

Experience

President

AI Security Strategy, SEO, and Practitioner-led content.

10+ years of marketing and cybersecurity experience.

CEO

Cybersecurity Strategy, AI Security, and Network Security operations.

20+ years of cybersecurity and 10 years of AI security experience holding CISO level positions in the DoD and for fortunate 100 companies.

CTO

AI Security, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and SOC Experience.

13+ years of DoD and commercial technical experience and 5+ years of AI security experience.

CAIO

AI and Cybersecurity Strategy; Ethical AI integration and defensive strategies.

20+ years of cybersecurity and 5+ years of AI security experience holding CISO level positions and advises the NATO DIANA program.

vCISO

AI Security (Web Apps), OWASP Contributor, Compliance, and IR.

20+ years of experience holding CISO level positions and 5+ years of experience in application and AI security.

Our Content Writing Process:

  • Strategic Oversight: Every topic is selected and reviewed by PurpleSec’s leadership and advisory teams to ensure it meets the current needs of the security industry.
  • Practitioner-Authored Content: AAll content produced is written by someone who possess proven technical capabilities and hands-on experience. For example, an article on AI security risk assessments is authored by an active practitioner who performs AI security assessments.
  • Internal Leadership Review: Once a draft is completed, it undergoes a multi-stage review process. Rather than relying on a traditional “Editor-in-Chief,” our core leadership serves as the final gatekeepers for technical accuracy and tone.
  • Triple-Expert Approval: A final draft is not published until it has received approval from no fewer than three technical experts within our executive and advisory teams. Our reviewers hold industry-recognized certifications and have a combined decades of experience in AI security and cybersecurity.
  • Manual Fact-Verification & AI Disclosure: We may use AI to assist in the initial drafting of content to streamline the process. However, every sentence is manually reviewed, fact-checked against primary sources, and edited by human experts before it is published.
  • Continuous Optimization: Security is dynamic. We reassess and update our content at 30, 60, and 90-day intervals to ensure it remains technically accurate and matches the intent of our readers.

What We Do Not Accept

To maintain our integrity and the trust of our readers, we have a strict policy against the following:

  1. Unsolicited Guest Posts: We do not accept unsolicited requests for content collaboration. Any guest contributor must pass our rigorous internal vetting process and adhere to our technical standards.
  2. Link Exchanges: We do not participate in link exchanges of any kind, particularly those that violate search engine guidelines.
  3. Paid Placements: We do not accept payment for 3rd-party product placements, advertisements, or endorsements. Our recommendations are based solely on technical merit.

Wrapping Up

We greatly appreciate and respect your journey into cybersecurity, regardless of where you are at today.

To our current and future readers – THANK YOU for all of your support. Our team is committed more than ever to providing value to the communities we serve.

Jason Firch, MBA

Founder & President

P.S. We want you to help keep us honest and accountable to our promises listed above.

Send any and all feedback to [email protected].

Last Updated: February 20, 2026