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Cybersecurity

Defensive security practice across the stack.

cloud security incidents3 weeks ago4 min

Beyond the Frontier: Assessing the Security Implications of Competitive Chinese LLMs

An in-depth look at how the emergence of sophisticated Chinese language models shifts the landscape for cyber-defenders, from data privacy risks to the potential for dual-use capabilities in threat modeling and exploitation.

ai cyber threats nation state phishing3 weeks ago5 min

Securing Global Spectacles: A New Era of Event-Based Cyber Readiness

An analysis of the escalating cybersecurity threats facing major public events like the FIFA World Cup and the US sesquicentennial, emphasizing the critical need for proactive, technology-driven defense strategies.

ai national security review3 weeks ago5 min

OpenAI’s Quiet Rebellion: Why the White House Can’t Own AI Releases

OpenAI’s decision to delay its new model under White House review isn’t just about security — it’s a line in the sand. The company doesn’t want this to become the norm. And they’re right.

ai security operations efficiency3 weeks ago4 min

We Cut $250K in Security Costs by Deleting Data — And Got Safer

Vensure Employer Solutions slashed SIEM costs by $250K annually by filtering low-value telemetry before ingestion — not through automation, but by questioning the assumption that more data equals more security.

mfa bypass authentication attacks3 weeks ago3 min

Why Your Email Security Team Is Drowning—And How Behavioral AI Is the Lifeline

Phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and account takeover (ATO) attacks continue to overwhelm security teams with alert volume. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can automate detection, investigation, and remediation to relieve analyst backlogs.

political psychology national identity3 weeks ago5 min

Is Your Patriotism Secure—or Just a Mirror?

As America turns 250, the real question isn't whether you love your country—but what kind of love you're offering. Here’s the difference between a secure identity and a narcissistic performance.

cybersecurity workforce skills3 weeks ago4 min

AI Won't Wipe-Out Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs

AI is reshaping entry-level cybersecurity roles — not eliminating them. ISC2 data shows 44% of orgs are reconsidering skill needs, and AI is elevating demand for critical thinking, judgment, and mentorship over rote log-review tasks.

ai digital platforms user authentication access policy3 weeks ago3 min

Operation Offsides: Multi-National Cyber Sweep Strips Hundreds of Bootleg Broadcast Sites of World Cup Coverage

Inside the global law enforcement crackdown, led by the U.S. DOJ and international allies, which seized nearly 400 domains streaming FIFA World Cup matches, alongside adjacent actions targeting PirloTV and typosquatted fraud rings.

ai consumer device policyJul 1, 20263 min

The Pretext of Security: Inside Amazon's Fire TV Walled Garden

An analysis of Amazon's transition to Vega OS on new Fire Sticks, exploring how the tech giant’s malware safety justification obscures deeper financial motives like advertising control and anti-piracy pressure.

cybersecurityJun 30, 20267 min

CISOs Under Siege: AI Complexity and Rising Threats Reshape Cybersecurity Teams

A new ISSA/Omdia survey reveals that 68% of cybersecurity professionals find their jobs harder than two years ago as AI adoption and shadow AI create new vulnerabilities. Full-time CISO roles have dropped from 76% to 63%, while fractional consultants surge, even as demand for security expertise remains strong across the market.

ai businessJun 24, 20265 min

The Tata Electronics Leak: Why Operational Uptime is a Terrible Measure of Security

Tata Electronics confirmed a breach of its IT environment. While the manufacturer claims zero operational impact, the World Leaks group has already dumped product designs—raising hard questions about the security of Apple's expanding Indian supply chain.

ai national securityJun 17, 20266 min

Pentagon Boots AI to Write Congressionally Mandated Reports, Sparks Oversight Concerns

The US Department of Defense has begun using generative AI tools to draft hundreds of congressionally mandated reports, a practice that slashes staffing time from 200 hours to 5 but raises accountability questions as the Pentagon seeks a record $1.5 trillion budget.