Patrick Bass

Patrick Bass
Born	(1969-02-22) February 22, 1969 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Author, podcaster, cybersecurity professional, columnist
Employer	Compute!'s Gazette (Editorial Director)
Known for	Host of The Patrick Bass Show and Open Mic Mavericks; Editorial Director of Compute!'s Gazette
Spouse	Traci Bass (m. 2013)
Website	www.pwbass.com

Patrick Bass (born February 22, 1969) is an American cybersecurity professional, published author, columnist, podcast host, and former information security executive. He is the editorial director and a columnist for Compute!'s Gazette magazine, where he contributes to its modern relaunch covering retro computing culture. Bass is also known as the creator and host of the podcasts The Patrick Bass Show and Open Mic Mavericks, and for his work in digital risk technologies, including the award-winning InConRadar platform.

Career

Early career and cybersecurity

Before founding his own cybersecurity ventures, Bass served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. In this role, he oversaw the protection of sensitive digital infrastructure across Allen’s corporate and philanthropic entities.

In 2014, Bass founded InfoSecure Redteam, a cybersecurity firm focused on PCI DSS compliance and digital risk management. The company later evolved into Conformance Cybersecurity, a sister company of Conformance Technologies. During his leadership, Bass developed InConRadar, a continuous monitoring service for merchant websites and digital risk factors. The platform was recognized with the ETA's PayPal Tech Innovation Award in May 2017.

Conformance Cybersecurity ceased operations in 2022 after experiencing a significant loss of clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bass was recognized in 2016 by Worldwide Branding for excellence in information security and was added to their international registry of professionals.

Writing and publishing

Bass is a published author of multiple nonfiction works focusing on personal development, culture, and contemporary masculinity. His titles include:

• Burn Your Ships: How to Conquer Doubt and Live Without Limits (2024) – ISBN 979-8325418631
• The Snowflake Generation: How Fragility is the New Norm (2022) – ISBN 979-8344006314
• The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manhood (2023) – ISBN 979-8894435930

His author profile is featured on Amazon.

Podcasts and media

Bass is the creator and host of the variety talk show podcast The Patrick Bass Show, which gained recognition in the top 1% of global podcasts. The show blends interviews, self-improvement topics, and commentary on current events.

He also created and hosts Open Mic Mavericks, a separate podcast focused on entrepreneurship and innovative storytelling.

Retrocomputing

A longtime enthusiast of retro computing, Bass joined the editorial team of the revived Compute!'s Gazette magazine in 2025 as its editorial director and columnist. He contributes technology commentary and industry insights as part of the publication’s expanded focus on retro platforms and digital nostalgia.

He is also the creator of RetroWikipedia.com, a resource site focused on computing history and vintage platforms.

Personal life

Patrick Bass was born in San Antonio, Texas, on February 22, 1969. He married Traci Bass on May 3, 2013. As of 2025, he resides in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

See also

• Compute!'s Gazette
• Retrocomputing
• Cybersecurity
• Podcasting

External links

• Official website
• The Patrick Bass Show on Spotify
• Patrick Bass on Amazon
• RetroWikipedia