John Bandler
@johntbandler.bsky.social
Lawyer and consultant. Cybersecurity, investigations, more. Protecting organizations and individuals from today's threats. Four books. https://johnbandler.com/
Simple take: Did he see Battlestar Galactica?
Simple but more practical take: Did he consider the information security risks?
Probably not sufficiently.
#cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
Simple but more practical take: Did he consider the information security risks?
Probably not sufficiently.
#cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's xAI platform, Grok, into military networks as part of a new "AI acceleration strategy" during a visit to SpaceX.
January 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Simple take: Did he see Battlestar Galactica?
Simple but more practical take: Did he consider the information security risks?
Probably not sufficiently.
#cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
Simple but more practical take: Did he consider the information security risks?
Probably not sufficiently.
#cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
Reminder: We want government and government officials to be reliable, credible, and tell the truth. Including immediately after serious events like a shooting (but also for all other aspects of government).
johnbandler.substack.com/p/reminder-w...
#government #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
johnbandler.substack.com/p/reminder-w...
#government #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
January 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Reminder: We want government and government officials to be reliable, credible, and tell the truth. Including immediately after serious events like a shooting (but also for all other aspects of government).
johnbandler.substack.com/p/reminder-w...
#government #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
johnbandler.substack.com/p/reminder-w...
#government #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
Most everyone struggles with attention these days, including due to technology with its communication input overloads. A trillion dollar industry seeks to pry our attention, that that is bad for learning and affects our democracy.
See my substack article
johnbandler.substack.com/p/our-attent...
See my substack article
johnbandler.substack.com/p/our-attent...
January 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Most everyone struggles with attention these days, including due to technology with its communication input overloads. A trillion dollar industry seeks to pry our attention, that that is bad for learning and affects our democracy.
See my substack article
johnbandler.substack.com/p/our-attent...
See my substack article
johnbandler.substack.com/p/our-attent...
One phase is most tragic and personally disturbing, but others by government are most troubling, worthy of special attention.
My Substack article: Three phases to examine in the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good
johnbandler.substack.com/p/three-phas...
#law #lawenforcement #criminaljustice
My Substack article: Three phases to examine in the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good
johnbandler.substack.com/p/three-phas...
#law #lawenforcement #criminaljustice
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
One phase is most tragic and personally disturbing, but others by government are most troubling, worthy of special attention.
My Substack article: Three phases to examine in the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good
johnbandler.substack.com/p/three-phas...
#law #lawenforcement #criminaljustice
My Substack article: Three phases to examine in the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good
johnbandler.substack.com/p/three-phas...
#law #lawenforcement #criminaljustice
We may be able to see lots of it on video, and be able to arrive at a conclusion already. But we also need to remember how investigations are supposed to work, and how statements by government officials are supposed to be.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#law #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#law #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
We may be able to see lots of it on video, and be able to arrive at a conclusion already. But we also need to remember how investigations are supposed to work, and how statements by government officials are supposed to be.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#law #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#law #criminaljustice #ethicsingovernment
Law pointer on threats of force - domestically and internationally
Threatening to annex a sovereign territory is not OK
johnbandler.substack.com/p/law-pointe...
#law #nationoflaws #government
Threatening to annex a sovereign territory is not OK
johnbandler.substack.com/p/law-pointe...
#law #nationoflaws #government
Law pointer on threats of force - domestically and internationally
Threatening to annex a sovereign territory is not OK
johnbandler.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Law pointer on threats of force - domestically and internationally
Threatening to annex a sovereign territory is not OK
johnbandler.substack.com/p/law-pointe...
#law #nationoflaws #government
Threatening to annex a sovereign territory is not OK
johnbandler.substack.com/p/law-pointe...
#law #nationoflaws #government
Today (1/6/2026) is a good day to talk about certain aspects of law and criminal justice. Every person and citizen should have a solid foundation in law basics and what goes with it. Start simple - these principles are for everyone.
johnbandler.substack.com/p/a-good-day...
#law #criminaljustice
johnbandler.substack.com/p/a-good-day...
#law #criminaljustice
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Today (1/6/2026) is a good day to talk about certain aspects of law and criminal justice. Every person and citizen should have a solid foundation in law basics and what goes with it. Start simple - these principles are for everyone.
johnbandler.substack.com/p/a-good-day...
#law #criminaljustice
johnbandler.substack.com/p/a-good-day...
#law #criminaljustice
Citizens in a Nation of Laws need to know law - they cannot hope that lawyers and judges will save them.
Citizens need to assess the basics from the news and vote appropriately.
Read it at my website and see my YouTube videos on law.
johnbandler.com/citizens-in-...
#law #nationoflaws
Citizens need to assess the basics from the news and vote appropriately.
Read it at my website and see my YouTube videos on law.
johnbandler.com/citizens-in-...
#law #nationoflaws
Citizens in a Nation of Laws - John Bandler
In a nation of laws, the voting citizenry needs to understand law and our system of government, appreciate it, and vote for it. Law cannot be just for lawyers.
johnbandler.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Citizens in a Nation of Laws need to know law - they cannot hope that lawyers and judges will save them.
Citizens need to assess the basics from the news and vote appropriately.
Read it at my website and see my YouTube videos on law.
johnbandler.com/citizens-in-...
#law #nationoflaws
Citizens need to assess the basics from the news and vote appropriately.
Read it at my website and see my YouTube videos on law.
johnbandler.com/citizens-in-...
#law #nationoflaws
What is the First Amendment and "Free Speech" in twenty minutes, which I know is an investment of time. If you only have a minute, you can just click, like, and subscribe.
youtu.be/DpZIpHXyKY4
#law #firstamendment
youtu.be/DpZIpHXyKY4
#law #firstamendment
What is the First Amendment and "Free Speech" (in 20 minutes)
YouTube video by John Bandler
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
What is the First Amendment and "Free Speech" in twenty minutes, which I know is an investment of time. If you only have a minute, you can just click, like, and subscribe.
youtu.be/DpZIpHXyKY4
#law #firstamendment
youtu.be/DpZIpHXyKY4
#law #firstamendment
If you have 20 minutes to listen and learn about privacy, here you go. I break it down, we should all know something about it.
Subscribe to help me reach the next milestone.
youtu.be/xvdoZNULC-8
#privacy #cyberlaw
Subscribe to help me reach the next milestone.
youtu.be/xvdoZNULC-8
#privacy #cyberlaw
What is Privacy (in 20 minutes)
YouTube video by John Bandler
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If you have 20 minutes to listen and learn about privacy, here you go. I break it down, we should all know something about it.
Subscribe to help me reach the next milestone.
youtu.be/xvdoZNULC-8
#privacy #cyberlaw
Subscribe to help me reach the next milestone.
youtu.be/xvdoZNULC-8
#privacy #cyberlaw
In this article, I provide "Four points for educators and students on AI software tools and learning"
AI tools and LLMs are damaging education and the learning process. Educators should agree on some foundational principles.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#education #learning #ai #aitools
AI tools and LLMs are damaging education and the learning process. Educators should agree on some foundational principles.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#education #learning #ai #aitools
December 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In this article, I provide "Four points for educators and students on AI software tools and learning"
AI tools and LLMs are damaging education and the learning process. Educators should agree on some foundational principles.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#education #learning #ai #aitools
AI tools and LLMs are damaging education and the learning process. Educators should agree on some foundational principles.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#education #learning #ai #aitools
We want our government officials to be reliable, credible, and truthful.
That goes for law enforcement too, from the street cop to the police chief, the special agent to the FBI Director.
substack.com/@johnbandler...
That goes for law enforcement too, from the street cop to the police chief, the special agent to the FBI Director.
substack.com/@johnbandler...
John Bandler (@johnbandler)
We want our government officials to be reliable, credible, and truthful.
That goes for law enforcement too, from the street cop to the police chief, the special agent to the FBI Director. Especially...
substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We want our government officials to be reliable, credible, and truthful.
That goes for law enforcement too, from the street cop to the police chief, the special agent to the FBI Director.
substack.com/@johnbandler...
That goes for law enforcement too, from the street cop to the police chief, the special agent to the FBI Director.
substack.com/@johnbandler...
2. Put it on the expense account, order multiple copies, a five-star review would be great too.
Cyberlaw book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435036
#cyberlaw
2/2
Cyberlaw book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435036
#cyberlaw
2/2
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
2. Put it on the expense account, order multiple copies, a five-star review would be great too.
Cyberlaw book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435036
#cyberlaw
2/2
Cyberlaw book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435036
#cyberlaw
2/2
This holiday season, what do you get them?
You can be pretty sure they do not yet have a copy of my book on Policies and Procedures, or on Cyberlaw.
Covers are beautiful and festive, the price is just right.
Policies book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435001
#policies
1/
You can be pretty sure they do not yet have a copy of my book on Policies and Procedures, or on Cyberlaw.
Covers are beautiful and festive, the price is just right.
Policies book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435001
#policies
1/
Policies and Procedures for Your Organization: Build solid governance documents on any topic ... including cybersecurity
Amazon.com: Policies and Procedures for Your Organization: Build solid governance documents on any topic ... including cybersecurity: 9781963435009: Bandler, John: Books
www.amazon.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This holiday season, what do you get them?
You can be pretty sure they do not yet have a copy of my book on Policies and Procedures, or on Cyberlaw.
Covers are beautiful and festive, the price is just right.
Policies book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435001
#policies
1/
You can be pretty sure they do not yet have a copy of my book on Policies and Procedures, or on Cyberlaw.
Covers are beautiful and festive, the price is just right.
Policies book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1963435001
#policies
1/
Many organizations have not gotten started yet with cybersecurity. My recent article for Reuters Legal News can help your organization get started. If you've started, it can help you identify areas for reinforcement.
www.reuters.com/legal/legali...
#cybersecurity #cybersecurityprogram
www.reuters.com/legal/legali...
#cybersecurity #cybersecurityprogram
Build your cybersecurity program in your firm or organization
John Bandler of Bandler Law Firm PLLC discusses the components of a solid cybersecurity program, including written policies, proper management, and training.
www.reuters.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Many organizations have not gotten started yet with cybersecurity. My recent article for Reuters Legal News can help your organization get started. If you've started, it can help you identify areas for reinforcement.
www.reuters.com/legal/legali...
#cybersecurity #cybersecurityprogram
www.reuters.com/legal/legali...
#cybersecurity #cybersecurityprogram
What does the future hold?
If it is crypto firm collapses and market meltdowns due to crypto, remember this article from the NYT, with key points and gift link in my substack
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#InvestorProtection #ethicsingoverment
If it is crypto firm collapses and market meltdowns due to crypto, remember this article from the NYT, with key points and gift link in my substack
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#InvestorProtection #ethicsingoverment
December 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What does the future hold?
If it is crypto firm collapses and market meltdowns due to crypto, remember this article from the NYT, with key points and gift link in my substack
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#InvestorProtection #ethicsingoverment
If it is crypto firm collapses and market meltdowns due to crypto, remember this article from the NYT, with key points and gift link in my substack
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#InvestorProtection #ethicsingoverment
Reading is a fundamental skill all students need, at all levels. AI tools are impairing development of that skill. Colleges should not encourage the decline. See my short Substack post which includes gift link to NYT article
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
AI tools and the NYT Article on Kids Reading
Reading is a fundamental skill all students need, including college and beyond - AI tools are impairing development of that skill
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Reading is a fundamental skill all students need, at all levels. AI tools are impairing development of that skill. Colleges should not encourage the decline. See my short Substack post which includes gift link to NYT article
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
My short Substack article building on my underlying article "AI Tools Will Not do it All for You".
Don't forget to click and subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
Don't forget to click and subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
AI Tools and Universities
Will experts and leaders in education and various fields become followers of tech companies?
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My short Substack article building on my underlying article "AI Tools Will Not do it All for You".
Don't forget to click and subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
Don't forget to click and subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#aitoolswontdoitforyou
A democratic nation of laws needs ethical government officials.
It also needs voters who value ethics in government.
How to get more voters to value ethics in government?
My attempt, small and imperfect.
You can help me with a view, like, and subscribe on YouTube.
youtu.be/19xSqZ2ufao
It also needs voters who value ethics in government.
How to get more voters to value ethics in government?
My attempt, small and imperfect.
You can help me with a view, like, and subscribe on YouTube.
youtu.be/19xSqZ2ufao
Ethics in Government (in 12 minutes)
YouTube video by John Bandler
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A democratic nation of laws needs ethical government officials.
It also needs voters who value ethics in government.
How to get more voters to value ethics in government?
My attempt, small and imperfect.
You can help me with a view, like, and subscribe on YouTube.
youtu.be/19xSqZ2ufao
It also needs voters who value ethics in government.
How to get more voters to value ethics in government?
My attempt, small and imperfect.
You can help me with a view, like, and subscribe on YouTube.
youtu.be/19xSqZ2ufao
What is Cybersecurity -- the video none of you were waiting for -- is now here.
Cybercrime is here to stay. We still need to protect against it.
PS, don't forget to subscribe and like.
youtu.be/mOhLbFWxMWc
#cybersecurity #cyberlaw #cybersecurityprogram
Cybercrime is here to stay. We still need to protect against it.
PS, don't forget to subscribe and like.
youtu.be/mOhLbFWxMWc
#cybersecurity #cyberlaw #cybersecurityprogram
What is Cybersecurity (in 17 minutes)
YouTube video by John Bandler
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What is Cybersecurity -- the video none of you were waiting for -- is now here.
Cybercrime is here to stay. We still need to protect against it.
PS, don't forget to subscribe and like.
youtu.be/mOhLbFWxMWc
#cybersecurity #cyberlaw #cybersecurityprogram
Cybercrime is here to stay. We still need to protect against it.
PS, don't forget to subscribe and like.
youtu.be/mOhLbFWxMWc
#cybersecurity #cyberlaw #cybersecurityprogram
I'm not a fan of the NYT article title about Bitcoin, nor the cryptocurrency boom in general.
This Substack post lays it out.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #virtualcurrency #ponzi #moneylaundering #badinvestment #zerosom
This Substack post lays it out.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #virtualcurrency #ponzi #moneylaundering #badinvestment #zerosom
About the NYT Article on Bitcoin prices
I'm not a fan of the article title, nor the cryptocurrency boom
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I'm not a fan of the NYT article title about Bitcoin, nor the cryptocurrency boom in general.
This Substack post lays it out.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #virtualcurrency #ponzi #moneylaundering #badinvestment #zerosom
This Substack post lays it out.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #virtualcurrency #ponzi #moneylaundering #badinvestment #zerosom
My Substack on my online teaching and hopes:
1. How to get more interested in law, cyber, logic, reason, and learning? Some say that AI and social media are making people dumber...
2-6: see the post, subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#learning #law #cyber #udemy #youtube
1. How to get more interested in law, cyber, logic, reason, and learning? Some say that AI and social media are making people dumber...
2-6: see the post, subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/johnband...
#learning #law #cyber #udemy #youtube
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In this video I explain the basics of cybercrime in about 11 minutes. A simple definition then we dive deeper, with some new infographics. Romance too.
Cybercrime is the main reason we need cybersecurity, and it ties into law.
youtu.be/Rhx5lIgXq7Y
#cybercrime
Cybercrime is the main reason we need cybersecurity, and it ties into law.
youtu.be/Rhx5lIgXq7Y
#cybercrime
What is Cybercrime (in eleven minutes)
YouTube video by John Bandler
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In this video I explain the basics of cybercrime in about 11 minutes. A simple definition then we dive deeper, with some new infographics. Romance too.
Cybercrime is the main reason we need cybersecurity, and it ties into law.
youtu.be/Rhx5lIgXq7Y
#cybercrime
Cybercrime is the main reason we need cybersecurity, and it ties into law.
youtu.be/Rhx5lIgXq7Y
#cybercrime
New WaPo reporting and my quick comment upon these reported actions by the U.S.
Military might never makes right.
We used to have moral high ground.
These recent actions and contrived justifications stray far from gray areas and are one deadly part of a much bigger pattern of lawlessness.
#law
Military might never makes right.
We used to have moral high ground.
These recent actions and contrived justifications stray far from gray areas and are one deadly part of a much bigger pattern of lawlessness.
#law
November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New WaPo reporting and my quick comment upon these reported actions by the U.S.
Military might never makes right.
We used to have moral high ground.
These recent actions and contrived justifications stray far from gray areas and are one deadly part of a much bigger pattern of lawlessness.
#law
Military might never makes right.
We used to have moral high ground.
These recent actions and contrived justifications stray far from gray areas and are one deadly part of a much bigger pattern of lawlessness.
#law
NYT article: $10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
#law #government #ethicsingovernment
3/3
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
#law #government #ethicsingovernment
3/3
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NYT article: $10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
#law #government #ethicsingovernment
3/3
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
#law #government #ethicsingovernment
3/3