Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons✓ Add us as a preferred source on Google
🔄 Data last refreshed 2 months ago
🤝
Make a deal with Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
🔒 Paid proposals held safely in escrow — released only when the work's approved.
Followers
1.6K
Account age
7 yrs
💰 Suggested sponsorship rate
$40 – $65 / sponsored post
Estimated from audience size & typical reach — every deal is negotiable and held in SocialDB escrow.
🎁 Free analysisfor Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
Known for
10 views
As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. #FDSD500
https://fdsd500.com/
7 views
#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less)
@BSidesLV @VeilidNetwork #UnDisruptable27
📊 Post engagement
Recent posts · likes + reposts
Jul 22latest
6
Avg engagement / post
3–8
Typical post (engagement)
0.4%
Engagement vs followers
68/100
Consistent reach
Apr 2019
On Mastodon since
Half of recent posts land between 3 and 8 likes + reposts (median 5) — a dependable floor a sponsored post can count on.
🔥 Top post: Tune in Monday where I'll be chatting with @zackwhittaker from @ · 15 likes + reposts
📊 Activity & format
Posting cadence
5.9 / week
Posts several times a week.
Content mix
Mostly text
Recent: 9 text · 3 image · 0 video.
Follower / following
13×
Follows 121 back. A strong ratio — an audience that follows them, not a follow-for-follow network.
Recent posts
View on Mastodon ↗
Okay... one down, one to go... @BSidesLV is in the books... now it's time to gear up for the big one ... @defcon kicks off tomorrow!
#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less)
@BSidesLV @VeilidNetwork #UnDi…
Today we talk with @zackwhittaker from @Techcrunch about some of top cyber threats, which may not be obvious. We discuss age gating, mercenary spyware, surveillance capitalism and critical infrastructure attacks, and more!
https://podcast.…
THIS! I'm sickened by Apple's crass #enshittification. It's brand suicide. And for what? Minimal revenue Apple does not need. It completely undercuts your #privacy story and customer-first focus. It's not too late to fix this... yet.
@jsn…
As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. …
We need a new global contact ID. Phone numbers and email addresses enable spam/tracking and get shared/stolen/sold. This new ID would allow unique contact tokens to be granted, per person/org. Supports text, voice, video, email (limited pe…
Update your Apple devices, folks.
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/ios-26-6-security-fixes/
AI is helping SW makers patch many bugs - you need to install them. Also: vulnerable hidden car devices; US military tracked via phones; critical infrastructure under attack; judge denies stingray warrant; LG to ban proxy apps; wearables l…
Going to @defcon
or @BSidesLV ? Time is running out to snag this limited-edition #FDSD500 merch to impress your peeps at the cons...
http://fdsd.me/merch
Yes, please. GPC FTW.
https://killthecookiebanner.eu/
What motivates people to take simple steps that improve security & privacy, and just be a good digital citizen? I'm trying to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and how to make future efforts more effective.
If this resonates, please rep…
#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less)
@BSidesLV @VeilidNetwork #UnDi…
Today we talk with @zackwhittaker from @Techcrunch about some of top cyber threats, which may not be obvious. We discuss age gating, mercenary spyware, surveillance capitalism and critical infrastructure attacks, and more!
https://podcast.…
THIS! I'm sickened by Apple's crass #enshittification. It's brand suicide. And for what? Minimal revenue Apple does not need. It completely undercuts your #privacy story and customer-first focus. It's not too late to fix this... yet.
@jsn…
As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. …
We need a new global contact ID. Phone numbers and email addresses enable spam/tracking and get shared/stolen/sold. This new ID would allow unique contact tokens to be granted, per person/org. Supports text, voice, video, email (limited pe…
Update your Apple devices, folks.
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/ios-26-6-security-fixes/
AI is helping SW makers patch many bugs - you need to install them. Also: vulnerable hidden car devices; US military tracked via phones; critical infrastructure under attack; judge denies stingray warrant; LG to ban proxy apps; wearables l…
Going to @defcon
or @BSidesLV ? Time is running out to snag this limited-edition #FDSD500 merch to impress your peeps at the cons...
http://fdsd.me/merch
Yes, please. GPC FTW.
https://killthecookiebanner.eu/
What motivates people to take simple steps that improve security & privacy, and just be a good digital citizen? I'm trying to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and how to make future efforts more effective.
If this resonates, please rep…
🐘 Community & instance
Home server
mastodon.social
A large general-interest Mastodon server. On the fediverse the server a creator picks hints at their community — this one spans all topics.
✅ Link-verified
Verified link
Proved ownership of a website linked on their profile — Mastodon's green-check verification, a real identity signal rather than a paid badge.
On Mastodon since
Apr 2019
An OG fediverse account from Mastodon's early years — a long, established presence.
💡 Facts
🗓️Joined Mastodon in 2019 — 7 years ago.
👁️Averages 6 views per post.
📤Posts about 5.9× per week.
🕵️ Fake follower check
Estimated52/100
Fair
Credibility score
76%
Mixed
Real audience
Medium
Fake-follower risk
High
Data confidence
- Est. 76% real, active audience · Medium fake-follower risk.
- Low engagement (~0.4% of followers engage each post) — a sign of an inflated or inactive audience.
- Verified account.
- Established account (7+ years old).
Heuristic estimate from engagement, follower ratios, account age & growth — a screening signal, not a guarantee.
About
Author and podcast host of "Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons". Electrical engineer by degree, software engineer by profession (retired). Privacy advocate, educator and speaker. Also on Bluesky.
📸 Gallery
🔀 Audience overlap
EstimatedEstimated shared audience with similar creators — useful for avoiding overlap (or doubling down) when planning a campaign.
Brad Linder
16%
John Goerzen
16%
Publer
15%
V, The Dragon Witch 🌙
14%
Infoblox Threat Intel
13%
Snippety Snap
12%
More like this
Find more →
Mastodon
＋
Brad Linder ✓
@bradlinder@fosstodon.org
1.6K
Followers
Mastodon
＋
Publer ✓
@publer@cliff.social
1.6K
Followers
Mastodon
＋
John Goerzen
@jgoerzen@floss.social
1.6K
Followers
Mastodon
＋
V, The Dragon Witch 🌙 ✓
@vicorva@mastodon.art
1.6K
Followers
Mastodon
＋
Snippety Snap
@shansterable@ohai.social
1.6K
Followers
Mastodon
＋
Infoblox Threat Intel ✓
@infobloxthreatintel@infosec.exchange
1.6K
Followers
Frequently asked questions
How much does Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons charge for a sponsorship?
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons hasn't published fixed prices yet. Send a proposal through SocialDB and agree terms directly — your payment is held in escrow until the work is approved.
How do I contact Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons for a brand deal or collaboration?
Send a paid deal or collab request right here on SocialDB — we notify Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons, and once they accept, your payment is held safely in escrow and released when the work is approved. You don't need to track down an email.
How many followers does Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons have?
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons has 1,564 followers on Mastodon.
✉ Message Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
Reaching out to influencers is a Pro feature. Upgrade to message any influencer directly — perfect for brands and agencies booking sponsorships.
- ✓ Message any influencer from their listing
- ✓ The influencer gets notified by email
- ✓ Manage every conversation in one inbox
Already Pro? Log in.
🎤 Event / appearance with Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
Booking an event / appearance is a Pro feature. Upgrade to book Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons for an in-person or virtual appearance — payment held safely in escrow until the event is done.
- ✓ Book them for events, livestreams, panels & more
- ✓ Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons gets notified by email
- ✓ Fee held in escrow, released after the appearance
Already Pro? Log in.
🚀
You're out of free requests this month
Free accounts get 5 per month. Go Pro for unlimited sponsor pitches, collab requests & sponsorship deals — plus featured placement, the Verified badge, free withdrawals and more.
Upgrade to Pro — $9.95/mo →Your free limit resets on the 1st of next month.
Auto-generated from Mastodon's public data — no affiliation with or endorsement by SocialDB. Is this you? Claim it · Remove