The traditional “castle-and-moat” model of cybersecurity is outdated. Firewalls, endpoint protection and segmentation are all still important. But if you think they’re enough to stop today’s threats, think again. From where I sit, the biggest risks aren’t storming the gates.…
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When Security Gets Too Complicated: A Return to Basics
In the cybersecurity industry, we’ve become obsessed with complexity. Every conference showcase features dazzling new AI-infused solutions, quantum-resistant algorithms, and blockchain-secured systems promising to revolutionize our defenses. Vendors pitch increasingly sophisticated tools with astronomical price tags, and leadership teams eagerly…
Cybersecurity Talent Gap
I love my job This isn’t said sarcastically or trying to convince myself. I genuinely love my job. I love my company and coworkers and the ability to help clients. I think I have the best job out there and…
Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Recovery Over Ransom Payments
In 2024, businesses paid $813 million to cyber criminals as the result of ransomware. That’s an astronomical sum, highlighting the immense financial burden cybercrime places on organizations. Rhode Island’s cyberattack of December 2024, where state officials paid out a $5…
Security Gaps Widen: A Perfect Storm for Insider Threats
High-profile cyberattacks involving ransomware, malware, zero-day exploits, and nation-state intrusions dominate headlines. These attacks are bold, disruptive, and external, commanding attention from security teams to detect and stop these threats. Amid the noise, a quieter danger is gaining momentum from…
United Health offers Ransomware Loans
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, often leaving them financially devastated and struggling to stay afloat. Many affected companies find it nearly impossible to recover, eventually teetering on the edge of closure due to the financial burden…
Gaps In Encryption Create Exploitable Vulnerabilities
Data breaches are no occasional crisis – they are a persistent, costly epidemic wreaking global havoc on businesses. While organizations leverage the latest technological advancements in perimeter defense, access management, and cloud and application security, one area that is overlooked…
Australia mandates reporting of ransomware payments
If your business is based in Australia and becomes the victim of a ransomware attack, there’s a crucial change in the law that you need to be aware of. Starting from May 30, 2025, if you decide to pay a…
Zoom Video Conferencing App down by DDoS Attack
Zoom, the widely popular video conferencing platform used by millions of IT professionals, educators, and businesses worldwide, has recently experienced a significant outage. The disruption, which affected users trying to access the service via the app and website, has sparked…
Cybersecurity 2025: Training Students for a Quantum-Driven Threat Landscape
Quantum Threat Readiness: Cybersecurity professionals must prepare for quantum computing’s ability to break encryption, accelerating the need for quantum-resistant security measures. AI’s Dual Impact: AI is enhancing both cyber defense and cyberattacks, making it essential for professionals to master AI-driven…