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It includes Top Blogs/Influencer Insights, Data Breaches & Exploits, Vulnerabilities & Patches, Career Developments, Security Vendor Other Noteworthy Developments.
Stay informed with the latest developments in the cybersecurity space. Here are this week's top blogs, critical news updates, and emerging trends every CISO should know : 

 

Top Blogs/Influencer Insights 

  1. Executive Summary of Capital One Data Breach: Analyzing Compliance and Cybersecurity Measures
    Gain in-depth insights into the compliance gaps and control failures that contributed to the Capital One breach and understand the measures necessary to enhance your cybersecurity posture. Read more 

  2. Trends and Challenges in Cybersecurity 2025 | Chuck Brooks
    Explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in 2025 and the challenges that organizations must address to remain secure. Read more 

  3. What Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Reveals About Cybersecurity Flaws | Jane Frankland
    Understand how psychological principles can illuminate inherent vulnerabilities within cybersecurity frameworks. Read more

 

 


 

Top News in Cybersecurity 


Data Breaches & Exploits 

  • Coinbase Extorted: Learn about the recent $20M ransom paid to hackers. Read more
  • Australian Human Rights Leak: Details on the inadvertent data breach. Read more
  • Marks & Spencer Hack: Customer data breach analysis. Read more
  • LockBit Ransomware: Latest attack insights and data leak information. Read more 
  • US Steel Manufacturer Disrupted: Production at Nucor was impacted by a cyberattack. Read more
  • Co-op Continues Recovery: The UK-based cooperative is actively working to restore operations after its cyberattack. Read more
  • iClicker Website Malware: The popular classroom tool was compromised to deliver malware to users. Read more
  • Crypto Theft Charges: The US Department of Justice has charged twelve suspects in a $263 million cryptocurrency theft. Read more

 

Vulnerabilities & Patches 

  • SonicWall's Exploit: Details on the newly confirmed vulnerability. Read more
  • Chrome Vulnerability Patch: Google's latest security update. Read more 
  • Microsoft: Fixed seven critical vulnerabilities, including actively exploited zero-days and publicly disclosed flaws. Read more
  • Juniper, VMware, and Zoom: Addressed multiple critical vulnerabilities across these vendors' platforms. Read more
  • Other Vendors:
    • Adobe released important security updates. Read more
    • Apple patched multiple vulnerabilities affecting macOS. Read more
    • SAP fixed a second zero-day actively exploited in recent attacks. Read more
    • Fortinet closed a critical zero-day vulnerability exploited in FortiVoice attacks. Read more

 

Career Developments

  • Security Workforce Trends: The increasing viability of vCISO as a professional career option in cybersecurity Read more

 

Industry-Specific Threats

  • Healthcare Sector Under Siege: Growing cyber threats and mitigation strategies. Read more
  • OT Security Challenges: Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Read more

 

Security Vendor Highlights

  • Proofpoint Acquisitions: Email security scope widens. Read more 
  • Rapid7: Launched a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution for enterprise security, expanding their detection capabilities. Read more
  • Fortra: Broadened their SaaS and cloud security offerings with the expansion of SSE (Secure Service Edge) solutions for the Lookout cloud platform. Read more

 

Other Noteworthy Developments

  • Google Settles Privacy Case in Texas: Implications and next steps. Read more
  • Data on Sale & Policy Changes: The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposed data broker oversight regulation, raising concerns over transparency and consumer protection in the data marketplace. Read more

 

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Atlanta Chapter Meet: Build the Pen Test Maturity Model (Virtual Session)

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    The Atlanta Pen Test Chapter has officially begun and is now actively underway.

    Atlanta CISOs and security teams have kicked off Pen Test Chapter #1 (Virtual), an ongoing working series focused on drafting Pen Test Maturity Model v0.1, designed for an intel-led, exploit-validated, and AI-assisted security reality. The chapter was announced at …

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, pen testing, red team, security leadership