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Gary Hinson

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Feb 23, 2026, 7:28:57 PMFeb 23
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Writing on LinkeDin, James Bore said:

"Gary's 's Cybersecurity Hyperglossary just landed on my doorstep (and nearly cracked the stone - it's a hefty tome).

There's something comforting about a book dedicated entirely to definitions. Given how stuffed our industry is on buzzwords, confusion, marketing, hype, and rebranding old ideas clear language is incredibly valuable (though I think since this was printed another dozen *ishing terms have been coined).

Gary has put a huge amount of work into this. A while ago I did a word of the day for a few weeks (which people keep asking to come back), so I have some appreciation for the effort involved.

A lot of problems in our industry (and others) come about when people use different terms for the same thing, or the same term for different things. Now, when someone does that, I have an authoritative source I can metaphorically beat down the wrong definition with.

Although I note that the title uses cybersecurity as one word.

I will, naturally, keep writing cyber security as two words.

Some battles are worth fighting.”


Thanks James!

Yes, the title is ironic, even a little provocative. Having staunchly resisted 'cyber' for years, it amused me to use it in the book title and see if anyone noticed.  You have!  Keep up the good fight!


Kind regards/Ngā mihi,

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