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Christopher M. Reardon
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Christopher Reardon, PhD, is a computer scientist and experimental roboticist. He joined the faculty at the University of Denver in late 2020 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Prior joining DU, Dr. Reardon spent over four and a half years as a research scientist at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, where his research focused on enabling better human-robot teaming for autonomous mobility and maneuver contexts. Dr. Reardon has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles to date. He is an IEEE Senior Member. He is actively involved in the greater robotics research community, regularly serving in organizational leadership roles at conferences and workshops.
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christophermreerdon · 2 days ago
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Browser Security Landscape Transformed in 2025
The browser market in 2025 reflects a fundamental tension between performance and privacy. While Google Chrome maintains its commanding lead with 3.69 billion users worldwide, privacy-focused browsers have seen unprecedented growth—Brave now boasts 82.7 million monthly active users (up 21.58% from 2023), and DuckDuckGo processes 3.1 billion monthly searches. This shift signals users are…
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christophermreerdon · 4 days ago
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Your passwords are everywhere: What the massive 16 billion login leak means for you
If you've ever wondered whether your personal accounts are truly safe online, the answer just became uncomfortably clear. Security researchers have discovered something that should concern every person who uses the internet: 16 billion stolen login credentials floating around in databases that cybercriminals can access and use. To put this staggering number in perspective, imagine that every…
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christophermreerdon · 6 days ago
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The Complete Guide to Programmatic SEO
Programmatic SEO has emerged as one of the most powerful strategies for scaling organic traffic in the digital age. Companies like Zapier (5.8M monthly organic visits), Wise (60M+ monthly visits), and TripAdvisor (226M+ monthly visits) have used programmatic SEO to dominate their respective markets by creating thousands of pages that collectively capture massive search volume. This comprehensive…
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christophermreerdon · 9 days ago
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The founder’s survival guide to B2B SaaS growth
Here's the brutal truth: 90% of B2B SaaS companies fail because founders try to scale before they're ready, or they cling to tactics that worked at 10 customers when they have 100. If you're reading this, you probably know the feeling – that gnawing uncertainty about whether you should be hiring salespeople, launching that community, or finally implementing that pricing strategy…
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christophermreerdon · 13 days ago
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The Economics of Authentication: Why Passwordless Pays
A Comprehensive Analysis of Total Cost of Ownership for Authentication Methods When I first started working on IAM back in 2010, one of the most frequent conversations I had with enterprise clients wasn't about features or security—it was about cost. CTOs and CISOs would sit across from me, spreadsheets open, trying to calculate whether investing in modern authentication would actually save…
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christophermreerdon · 15 days ago
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Identity’s New Frontier: AI, Machines, and the Future of Digital Trust
The identity industry stands at its most transformative moment since the advent of digital authentication. At Identiverse 2025 in Las Vegas, over 3,000 cybersecurity professionals witnessed a paradigm shift where non-human identities now outnumber humans by ratios exceeding 90:1, fundamentally reshaping how we think about access, trust, and security in an AI-driven world. This isn't just…
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christophermreerdon · 22 days ago
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Growth Hacking 2.0: From Traditional SEO to AI-Powered Answer Engine Optimization
The Evolution of Digital Growth Strategies in the Age of AI As someone who has built and scaled multiple tech companies over the past decade, I've witnessed firsthand the dramatic transformation of growth hacking strategies. What began as clever workarounds and viral loops has evolved into sophisticated, AI-powered systems that fundamentally change how B2B SaaS companies approach digital…
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christophermreerdon · 28 days ago
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The Evolution of Software Development: From Machine Code to AI Orchestration
The landscape of software development has undergone a profound transformation over the past three decades. What began as an intricate dance with machine code has evolved into a sophisticated symphony where developers conduct AI-powered orchestras. As someone who's witnessed this evolution firsthand—from writing my first lines of code in a small room in India to building companies that serve…
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christophermreerdon · 30 days ago
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Unlocking the Gates: REST API Authentication Methods for Modern Security
Securing your API endpoints isn't just good practice—it's essential survival. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, understanding the authentication mechanisms that protect your digital assets becomes a critical skill for developers and architects alike. Having built authentication systems that protect millions of user accounts, I've seen firsthand how proper…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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10 Proven Growth Strategies for B2B SaaS: Lessons from Business Classics & Applications for AI Startups
The B2B SaaS landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, evolving from a niche sector to a dominant force in the global technology market. With this evolution comes increasingly sophisticated approaches to growth, many of which have been codified in foundational business texts like Steve Blank's "Four Steps to Epiphany," Eric Ries's "Lean Startup," and Alex…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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The Enterprise Readiness Playbook: Transform Your B2B SaaS from Startup to Enterprise-Grade
The journey from serving SMBs to enterprise customers represents a significant evolution for B2B SaaS companies—one that demands fundamental changes across your entire organization. This comprehensive guide provides a strategic framework for achieving enterprise readiness, covering critical infrastructure requirements, compliance certifications, feature development priorities, and go-to-market…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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The Coinbase Data Breach: A Breakdown of What Went Wrong
On May 15, 2025, Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, experienced a significant data breach. Hackers gained access to sensitive customer information—such as names, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers—affecting less than 1% of its users. While this might sound small, the financial fallout could reach up to $400 million due to remediation costs and customer…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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Beyond Human Access: Machine-to-Machine Authentication for Modern B2B SaaS
Defining the Digital Handshake: Machine-to-Machine Authentication in B2B SaaS Machine-to-machine (M2M) authentication represents a fundamental shift in how digital identities are verified and trusted within modern interconnected systems. At its core, it is the process of validating the identities of digital entities, such as devices or applications, to facilitate secure and automated…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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When the Data Breach Alarm Fails: A Global Guide to Who Should Tell You and How to Protect Yourself
Introduction: Understanding the Data Breach Landscape Data breaches have evolved from rare occurrences to persistent threats that affect organizations across all sectors. A data breach occurs when protected, sensitive, or confidential information is accessed, viewed, stolen, or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. The compromised data may include personal information such as names,…
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christophermreerdon · 1 month ago
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Deepfake 101: Understanding Digital Deception in Today’s World
Have you ever received a phone call that sounded exactly like your boss asking you to buy gift cards for an urgent client meeting? Or seen a video of a celebrity saying something outrageous that seemed completely out of character? These might be examples of deepfakes – a technology that's becoming increasingly common in our digital world. As our lives become more connected, understanding…
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christophermreerdon · 2 months ago
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MCP: A Comprehensive Guide to Extending AI Capabilities
Introduction: What is MCP? Model Context Protocol (MCP) represents a significant advancement in how artificial intelligence systems interact with external services and tools. At its core, MCP is an open standard protocol that facilitates communication between AI applications (known as "MCP Clients") and various services (known as "MCP Servers") that provide specialized capabilities. Think of MCP…
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christophermreerdon · 2 months ago
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Harnessing AI to Create Auth and Register Pages: A Step-Wise Guide to Enhance UX
Did you know that up to 86% of users have abandoned a website registration process due to a cumbersome authentication experience? Your login and registration pages are the gatekeepers of your digital product—yet they're often where you lose potential users forever. What if AI could transform these friction points into seamless experiences that actually increase conversion rates while…
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