Alan Woodward
Prof. Alan Woodward is a renowned cyber-security expert at Surrey University, known for his insights into digital security and privacy issues. He has been a vocal critic of government policies that compromise online security, recently expressing disappointment over the UK government's request for access to user data, which led Apple to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection tool in the UK. Woodward's expertise is often sought in discussions surrounding the balance between national security and individual privacy rights.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 159,212 | $21,000,000 | 10,101$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,390 | $2,700,000 | 1,368$ |
| Totals | 2 | 398,888,662 | 193,602 | $23,700,000 | 11,469$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Prof Alan Woodward from Surrey University commented on Iran's plans for internet control.
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United States:
Professor Alan Woodward highlighted the technical feasibility of espionage given the physical layout of the embassy.
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Estonia:
Alan Woodward described Cloudflare as the 'largest company you've never heard of'.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Alan Woodward of the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security described Cloudflare as 'the biggest company you’ve never heard of'.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Alan Woodward of the University of Surrey commented on the interdependence of online services.
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Kenya:
University of Surrey professor Alan Woodward discussed the interdependence of digital infrastructure.
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Spain:
Alan Woodward discusses the interdependence of our infrastructure highlighted by the incident.
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United Kingdom:
Alan Woodward, a professor of cybersecurity at Surrey University, said the news was a reminder to carry out 'password spring cleaning'.
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Dominican Republic:
Alan Woodward, a wildlife biologist from FWC, explained to local media the importance of active alligator management.
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United Kingdom:
Professor Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert from Surrey University, explained the complexities of recovering from a cyber attack.
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