While reading cybersecurity news, battling attackers, and wrestling with the daily hassles of the infosec job, you might occasionally wish to cry out to your comrades in the infosec industry. Enraged or delighted, frustrated or inspired, you might be desperate to share a new idea, a lesson learned, or a call to action.
So why not write about it and send it to us? Dark Reading accepts contributed content from readers, and publishes it on Dark Reading as "Commentary."
Where do I send my submission?
Send your submissions for review to our Commentary desk at [email protected] Note: We do not accept all submitted work.
Can I submit something I've published elsewhere?
No. All copy for Dark Reading must be exclusive. It cannot appear elsewhere beforehand. However, after it has been posted on Dark Reading, it is fine to summarize the column (one or two paragraphs) on a personal or corporate blog and provide a link back to the full version on DarkReading.com.
Do I get paid?
No. The journalists who cover News and write feature stories for Dark Reading are paid, but Commentary pieces are unpaid.
How long should it be?
For Commentary, we are looking for thoughtful opinion columns roughly between 600 and 800 words in length. If you would like to submit something longer — detailed like a how-to piece or a first-person account of an incident response — contact the Features desk at [email protected]
What kind of voice should I write in?
Write in your voice. Bring your own personality and a distinct point of view. (Be sure, ..
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