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Request edit on 12 August 2024

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

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Hello all, Attached is a copyright free image, a selfie taken from my smartphone on 30 July, 2024. I give full permission under CC BY-SA 4.0. I own the copyright and release full permissions to your organization.

Chris Kubecka (talk) 13:22, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done; thanks for your contribution. Elli (talk | contribs) 16:20, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed Addition to the Biography: Chris Kubecka and Boeing

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined.

Hello, I am Chris Kubecka, and I would like to suggest some additions to my biography that involve my work and challenges with Boeing, which have been covered in notable media outlets.

In 2019, I identified significant security vulnerabilities within Boeing’s networks, which I presented at the Aviation Cyber Security conference in London. The issues I uncovered included publicly exposed test development networks and malware-infected email servers, which could potentially exfiltrate sensitive intellectual property. My research was subsequently covered by CSOOnline in an article titled “Boeing’s poor information security posture threatens passenger safety, national security, researcher says” (November 5, 2019).

The article highlighted that after I publicly disclosed these vulnerabilities, Boeing attempted to silence me through legal threats and a public relations smear campaign. Despite these challenges, I continued to advocate for better cybersecurity practices within the aviation industry, leveraging my background as a security researcher and Air Force veteran.

I have spoken on this issue at several conferences, including:

The Aviation Cyber Security conference in London.
Disobey Finland in 2020, where I presented a talk titled "More than Turbulence," detailing the security vulnerabilities and their implications.

For more details, you can refer to the following resources:

GitHub: Research Threats, which provides a concise summary of the incident and the challenges I faced.
A Twitter post from July 25, 2019, where I first publicly mentioned the challenges I encountered with Boeing regarding the responsible disclosure of these vulnerabilities.
A YouTube video where I discuss the issues in detail.
An article on Slashdot covering the broader implications of my findings.
A ResearchGate publication titled "More than Turbulence," which was presented at the Disobey Finland conference in February 2020 and provides further academic analysis of the situation.
A video podcast where I delve deeper into the cybersecurity issues at Boeing and the broader implications for the industry.

I believe this information is important for a comprehensive understanding of my career and contributions to cybersecurity, particularly in the context of national security and critical infrastructure.

References:

CSOOnline Article: “Boeing’s poor information security posture threatens passenger safety, national security, researcher says” (November 5, 2019).
GitHub: Research Threats
Twitter Post: Chris Kubecka's disclosure about Boeing
YouTube: Discussion of Boeing Security Issues
Slashdot Article: Boeing's Poor Information Security
ResearchGate Publication: "More than Turbulence"
Disobey Finland Conference Talk: "More than Turbulence"
Video Podcast: Discussion on Boeing's Cybersecurity Issues

I am providing this information for consideration by other Wikipedia editors, respecting Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines by not directly editing the article myself.

Thank you for your consideration. Chris Kubecka (talk) 14:09, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Realistically, you need to actually suggest a specific edit rather than hoping that other editors will make one up for you based on the material provided. Also, some of the source material you have provided above is not going be acceptable under the relevant policy, WP:RS. Axad12 (talk) 14:53, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for reviewing the proposed additions to the article. There is a section titled Cyber Terrorism work, I would suggest adding a section titled "Aviation work".

To meet the Wikipedia:RS guidelines I I have reviewed the references I previously suggested and would like to clarify their use and relevance.

Primary References: I have prioritized sources that meet Wikipedia’s WP criteria:

CSOOnline Article:
- Title: “Boeing’s cybersecurity flaws could threaten passenger safety, says researcher”
- Link: CSOOnline Article https://www.csoonline.com/article/568033/boeings-poor-information-security-posture-threatens-passenger-safety-national-security-researcher-s.html
- Reason: This article is from CSOOnline and Journalist J.M. Porup , a reputable and well-established technology publication known for its editorial rigor and accuracy.
Cyber Senate Conference Coverage:
- Title: “Security researcher Chris Kubecka tells Aviation Cyber Security conference attendees about cyber security vulnerabilities”
- Link: Cyber Senate Article: https://www.cybersenate.com/2019-11-6-security-researcher-chris-kubecka-tells-aviation-cyber-security-conference-attendees/
- Reason: Cyber Senate is a respected platform within the cybersecurity industry, particularly for critical infrastructure. While niche, I believe highly relevant to the topic.

The additional references could be considered secondary or supporting Chris Kubecka (talk) 15:50, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Chris, this (and the two edit requests below) are still not specific enough. While someone might come along and update the article based on this information, for an edit request you want to be much more specific. Ideally, you'd give something that an editor could copy-and-paste into the article if it was accepted, along with sources, where you want it, and why you think it is an improvement, and then editors can go back and forth with you on your proposed addition. Rusalkii (talk) 22:15, 13 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed Addition to the Biography: Chris Kubecka and OSINT in Ukraine Evacuations

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined.

Hello, I am Chris Kubecka, and I would like to suggest some additions to my biography related to humanitarian work during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has been covered by various media outlets.

In 2022, I was involved in an open-source intelligence (OSINT) operation aimed at assisting the evacuation of foreign students and civilians from occupied Ukraine. This operation focused on coordinating safe passage out of conflict zones using OSINT techniques. The efforts were covered by several media outlets:

VICE: Inside the OSINT Operation to Get Foreign Students Out of Ukraine (March 2, 2022)
VICE: Talking to the OSINT Expert Helping Foreign Students Flee Ukraine (March 1, 2022)
Security Boulevard: BSidesTLV 2022: Chris Kubecka’s Inside the OSINT Operation Getting Foreign Students Out of Ukraine (August 2022)
Poddtoppen: OSINT Experts Are Helping Foreign Students Flee Ukraine (Podcast discussion)
People: Former College Basketball Player Maurice Creek Making His Way to Border in Ukraine (Coverage of a specific evacuation case facilitated by the operation)

I believe this information provides additional context to my biography, particularly regarding crisis management, humanitarian efforts, and the application of OSINT in complex real-world scenarios.

References:

VICE Article: “Inside the OSINT Operation to Get Foreign Students Out of Ukraine” (March 2, 2022)
VICE Article: “Talking to the OSINT Expert Helping Foreign Students Flee Ukraine” (March 1, 2022)
Security Boulevard: “BSidesTLV 2022: Chris Kubecka’s Inside the OSINT Operation Getting Foreign Students Out of Ukraine” (August 2022)
Poddtoppen Podcast: “OSINT Experts Are Helping Foreign Students Flee Ukraine”
People: “Former College Basketball Player Maurice Creek Making His Way to Border in Ukraine”

I am providing this information for consideration by other Wikipedia editors, respecting Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines by not directly editing the article myself.

Thank you for your consideration. Chris Kubecka (talk) 14:27, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed Addition to the Employment Section: Chris Kubecka

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined.

Hello, I am Chris Kubecka, and I would like to suggest an addition to the Employment section of my Wikipedia biography to reflect my role as a Distinguished Chair at the Middle East Institute.

Distinguished Chair at the Middle East Institute

Tenure: 2020 – 2022
Role Overview: As the Distinguished Chair at the Middle East Institute, I contributed to discussions on cybersecurity issues relevant to the Middle East, including speaking engagements, conferences, and publications focused on the region's cyber trends and threats.

References:

I believe this addition will provide a more complete view of my professional background and contributions to the field of cybersecurity. I am providing this information for consideration by other Wikipedia editors, respecting Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines by not directly editing the article myself.

Thank you for your consideration. Chris Kubecka (talk) 14:44, 12 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now this is a reasonable addition to the career section, but (1) I don't see that 2020-2022 date range in the sources given and (2) this is phrased in the first person and as a resume entry. If you could provide a source (even a linkedin entry or something would be fine) substantiating the date range, I can add this with an alternate phrasing. Rusalkii (talk) 04:03, 27 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]