
Lawmakers introduced a minibus package that adds $20 million to expand the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act through September 30. Experts warn that the stop‑and‑go extensions erode confidence in real‑time threat reporting, creating legal exposure for firms. Without stable protections, stale data and lost intelligence undermine national cyber defenses. A permanent reauthorization—or at least a robust interim framework—is seen as essential to restore continuity.

The article argues that crisis communication is a core security control, not merely a public‑relations task. It shows how timely, accurate messaging curbs panic, protects brand reputation, and satisfies strict regulatory timelines such as the SEC’s four‑day rule and GDPR’s...
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Enterprise security in 2026 is defined by the merging of cyber and physical domains, the rise of AI as both an attack accelerator and defense multiplier, and the recognition that cloud outages are now security incidents. Recent incidents like the...

Security leaders are urged to consider candidates with non‑traditional backgrounds, as highlighted in a recent Security Magazine podcast with threat analyst Aaron Walton. Examples like CISO Holly Drake, who transitioned from Russian literature and social work, illustrate how diverse education...

The IANS and Artico Search CISO Compensation Benchmark Report shows that chief information security officer pay grew 6.7% in 2025, outpacing the modest 4% rise in security budgets. Equity‑based compensation expanded faster than cash, reflecting confidence in the role’s strategic...

Recent high‑profile attacks, including the 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, have highlighted severe gaps in executive protection, especially online. Organizations are reassessing security operations, investing in physical safeguards while recognizing that digital exposure often reveals executives' locations and...

A historic winter storm on Jan. 24‑25 left over 820,000 energy customers without power and placed 200 million people under severe‑cold alerts. While utilities scramble to restore service, cyber adversaries target pre‑existing grid weaknesses such as unpatched systems and lax remote‑access controls....

Modern hiring increasingly relies on fast, automated background checks that often limit employment history, address data, and education verification to a few days. The article argues that this speed comes at the expense of critical human‑focused layers such as rigorous...

In November 2025 Under Armour fell victim to the Everest ransomware gang, which claimed to have exfiltrated 343 GB of data. On January 21, 2026 a hacking forum published a 72‑million‑record customer dataset containing emails, names, birthdates, genders, locations and purchase...

Within weeks, two state Departments of Human Services suffered separate data breaches, exposing personal information for nearly one million residents. In Illinois, a misconfigured map inadvertently displayed details of about 700,000 individuals, including Medicaid recipients, while Minnesota’s MnCHOICES system was...

The article warns that generative AI is reshaping email insider threats, turning everyday tools like grammar checkers into vectors for intellectual property loss. Attackers now use AI‑crafted phishing emails and malicious attachments that bypass traditional filters, while browser extensions silently...
When a cybersecurity breach dominates headlines, the real challenge begins after the news cycle fades: restoring stakeholder trust. Marketing and public‑relations teams must move beyond immediate statements to a sustained, authentic narrative that demonstrates accountability and transparency. Aligning internal messages...

The 2025 Foushée Security & Compliance Compensation Survey, now run by ScottMadden, reveals notable pay shifts across 90 security roles. Chief Security Officers saw a modest 6.9% rise in base salary to $364,826, while total cash compensation slipped 2.9% and...

A SentiLink analysis of NBA (2020‑2024) and NFL (2020‑2024) draft lists reveals that roughly 10% of listed prospects experience high‑risk identity‑theft applications, climbing to over 20% for NBA identities with active applications and nearly 15% for NFL prospects. These rates...
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Email remains the most exploited business communication channel, now serving as the entry point for coordinated disinformation attacks that blend text, voice and video. A recent $150 million funding round for Sublime Security highlights enterprise urgency, while Valimail’s 2025 report shows...
Check Point researchers uncovered a phishing campaign that abuses Google Cloud Application Integration’s “Send Email” task to dispatch malicious messages from trusted Google infrastructure. In a two‑week window the attackers sent 9,394 phishing emails targeting roughly 3,200 organizations, primarily in...
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Schools are rapidly adopting AI-driven learning tools, but these applications demand high‑bandwidth, low‑latency connectivity that legacy networks cannot provide. Modernizing the campus network—both wired and wireless—is essential to sustain real‑time AI services, protect student data, and prevent ransomware disruptions. Integrated...

Generative AI is reshaping fraud economics by automating and personalizing attacks, lowering the skill barrier for cybercriminals. The article explains how traditional perimeter‑centric, rule‑based defenses are increasingly ineffective against AI‑driven, adaptive threats. It advocates a shift to continuous, behavior‑driven detection,...

Cybersecurity budgets have hit a five‑year low in growth, leaving CISOs to stretch limited funds while confronting emerging AI‑related risks. Chris Wheeler, CISO of Resilience, advises a budgeting approach that prioritizes compliance, seeks controls with positive return‑on‑controls, and plans for...

Healthcare providers are confronting a stark financial reality: the cost of maintaining an immature cybersecurity program now exceeds the expense of modernizing it. Breach incidents in the sector average $11‑12 million, while prolonged outages and regulatory penalties add further strain....

The 2025 Year in Review product spotlight showcases six security‑focused solutions targeting education, enterprise, and financial sectors. Connect ONE’s ERP consolidates school data and grants first‑responder‑only access, while Genetec embeds cloud‑native audio into its Security Center SaaS for real‑time coordination....

The FBI transferred a list of 630 million stolen credentials to Troy Hunt of Have I Been Pwned after seizing devices from a single suspect. Approximately 46 million of those passwords were new to HIBP, expanding its breach database. Security experts say...

A wave of cyber‑fraud targets mid‑sized manufacturers during the Thanksgiving‑to‑New Year window, exploiting altered bank routing numbers and rushed wire approvals. Employee distraction, heightened transaction volume, and reduced security staffing combine to create a perfect storm for attackers. Traditional detection tools...