Month: January 2025

14 Must-Attend Cybersecurity Summits in 2025

Cloud and AI technologies are no longer just future possibilities—they’re pivotal elements of today’s security landscape, bringing with them new threats and stringent regulations that will reshape cybersecurity and GRC strategies in 2025.  As the landscape of cybersecurity and governance rapidly transforms, presenting both unprecedented challenges and opportunities, there’s a critical opportunity for professionals to…
Jan 30, 2025
DORA and Essentials 8

Integrating DORA Principles into Essential 8 Strategies

What if the tools you rely on to protect your organization’s networks are only solving part of the problem?  The Essential Eight has long been a trusted framework for securing IT systems. Still, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated, strategies that address resilience on a deeper, more dynamic level are needed.  This is where the…
Jan 30, 2025

SaaS Events To Attend in 2025; You Cannot Miss Them

As we gear up for 2025, there is a list of events that you need to be on the lookout for. These events present opportunities for you and your peers to interact, learn, gather ‘ungoogleable’ insights, and have some fun.   Whether your experiences have been good or bad, there’s always something you can learn. Let’s…
Jan 30, 2025

AI in the Crosshairs: Google Uncovers Its First AI-Powered Zero-Day Vulnerability

“Patch procrastination leaves 50000 Fortinet firewalls vulnerable to zero-day” “New Windows warning: Zero-day with no official fix for all users” Such alarming headlines continue to loom large in the cybersecurity space—and with valid cause. Vulnerability discovery and patch management are painstakingly time-consuming, and most organizations struggle to keep up. But today, there’s some good news!…
Jan 30, 2025

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst: Roles, Compensation, and Courses

During the 2008 financial crisis, Lehman Brothers, the American investment bank, collapsed, leaving thousands jobless and pushing an already fragile economy into chaos. While multiple factors contributed, poor risk management played a critical role in its downfall. This crisis underscored the importance of having a risk analyst on your team.  As more companies realize the…
Jan 30, 2025

CIS CSC v8.1: Latest Changes & Difference with V8.0

December 2022: OU Health, an Oklahoma-based hospital, reported a data breach affecting approximately 3,000 patients after an employee’s laptop was stolen. The breach exposed sensitive information, including treatment details, Social Security Numbers, and insurance data. This incident underscores the critical need for comprehensive security controls to safeguard sensitive data. One way to ensure that your…
Jan 30, 2025