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Joe is an author, speaker, and insurance broker. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Systems Engineering (Robotics) and worked as an IT Professional for three years. As an IT he specialized in database management and network security. In 2019 he completed his Masters of Law in Cybersecurity Law at the Carey School of Law. As a Naval Officer, he held multiple positions on various warships ranging from Electronic Warfare to Combat Information Center Officer. Joe uses his technical background to specialize in solving complex cyber security and insurance problems for businesses across the country.

He is the co-author of three bestselling books on insurance: True Course: The Definitive Guide for CPA Practice Insurance, Open Before Crisis: Cyber Insurance for CPA Firms, and Damage Control: Cyber Insurance and Compliance. In early 2021, his chapter on Risk Management and Transference Issues in Blockchain Technologies was published in The Emerald Handbook of Blockchain for Business. In addition, he has authored numerous peer reviewed articles found in nationwide magazines He often lends his free time as a manuscript reviewer for the CPA Journal on technical and cybersecurity topics.

He can be found weekly and on his own YouTube Channel – Joseph Brunsman – where he speaks about the latest in E&O insurance, cyber insurance and cybersecurity law.

Joe has written cybersecurity courses for international and national level trade groups. Last year alone, he worked on approximately two breaches per week. He is the founder of Brunsman Advisory Group, an insurance brokerage focusing on Professional Liability (E&O), Employment Practices, and Cyber Insurance coverages.