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It is good to see US government leaders realize that ransomware is a growing existential threat to our country, at the hands of our adversaries.A top US national cybersecurity advisor stated in a recent op-ed, “This is a troubling practice that must…
The most influential cybersecurity experts discuss adversaries, risks, cyber warfare, and supply chain outages on the Cybersecurity Insights podcast! Reality of Cybersecurity Risks for AI — Ejona Preci Cybersecurity is Adversarial — Our Failures are…
Secureworks released a report detailing how North Korean attackers are targeting western countries with a new tactic. Attackers are fraudulently obtaining positions so they can victimize the employer!I predict we will see more of these types of…
A recent report by Trellix indicated that due to growing complexity, responsibility, and regulatory accountability, a majority of CISOs believe their role should be split into separate positions.This finding struck me as a little odd. It seems…
Explaining cybersecurity is challenging, but with the right visual interface, it is easier to understand the behavioral, technical, and process aspects of cyberattacks.For the full video Explaining Ransomware:…
Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges were recently taken down by authorities. The PM2BTC and Cryptex sites were seized.Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/wvRelrVSOcE This is important for two reasons:1. It disrupts illegal money laundering, in this case,…
Ransomware is one of the most devastating challenges in cybersecurity today. The attacks are vicious, expensive, impactful, and becoming commonplace.Over the years I have predicted its rise, discussed why it is so challenging, debunked myths like…
This is how to redefine CISO events! I had a spectacular time at the “Locked In — The Cybersecurity Event of the Year!” Organized by Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, it was nothing short of epic! Forget long boring sessions and tracks, this was about…
I had a great discussion on the SECURITYbreak podcast talking about security vulnerability research impacting Apple vision pro VR headsets, MasterCard’s acquisition of threat intelligence vendor Recorded Future, and some horrific aspects of…
The National Public Data breach has been a nightmare, exposing names, addresses, birthdates, emails, phone numbers, and Social Security Numbers of countless individuals — including mine.As a California resident, I have the legal right to demand that…
The decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency industries are being targeted by North Korean social engineering schemes in highly personalized and convincing ways.Here is an example that the FBI is showcasing:1. A person from your dream…
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid technological advancements and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. What was sufficient yesterday, will be lacking for tomorrow. Organizations must stay ahead of…
Conveying the risks and progress for a cybersecurity program to executives is difficult. Over the years, I have explored countless ways to quickly and effectively distill the complexities of cyber risk into a simple graphic that informs management…
I am looking forward to speaking at the CISO/Executive Leadership Forum this October 24th-25th in Napa California! This will be such a stellar event and great opportunity to network with amazing leaders.Check out more details at:…
