Cybersecurity in plain English.
Practical notes on staying safe online, for families, seniors, and small businesses, plus deeper dives for people in the field.
CybersecurityFrontier AI Cleared Every Attack Goal in an OT Lab. What That Means for Your Plant
Booz Allen ran frontier AI models against an industrial control testbed. The models cleared all eight attack objectives and reached the control zone in 16 minutes. Here is what defenders should change.
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CybersecurityAI Is Finding Your Vulnerabilities First — And Exploiting Them Within 4 Days
Google Threat Intelligence Group found that AI-discovered vulnerabilities are 50% likely to enable RCE, and attackers are exploiting them within days. Here's what your vulnerability management program needs to change.
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CybersecurityA 9.8 Zero-Day Found by the Vendor Itself: What the FortiMail Flaw Teaches Us
Fortinet's internal team discovered a critical zero-day actively exploited in the wild. The discovery process and response timeline reveal lessons about vendor transparency and incident readiness.
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ai securityYour MCP Server Just Decided Where You Log In: The OAuth Flaw to Fix This Week
The official MCP Python SDK sent client secrets and PKCE keys to whatever login server a remote MCP server pointed at. Fixes shipped in 1.30.0 and 2.2.0, and upgrading alone is not enough.
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CybersecurityPatched Isn't Protected: The Shrinking Window Between Patch and Exploit
A SharePoint bug patched in August was under active attack within a week of details going public. Why your patching window is now measured in days, not months.
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cloudflareUnlocking Global Internet Insights: A Deep Dive into Cloudflare Radar
Discover how Cloudflare Radar provides free access to global internet traffic patterns, security intelligence, and technology trends.
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CybersecuritySecuring Web Applications, the “Free” Way
This article will walk you through free tools to help secure your custom applications.
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CybersecurityNavigating Cybersecurity with SBOMs: Lessons from Log4J and MOVEit Incidents
My latest article delves into how Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) can play a pivotal role in enhancing organizational security, especially in light of the recent Log4J and MOVEit attacks.
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ASRDeepening Your Understanding of Incident Response Plans and Effective Tabletop Simulations
Explore the essentials of Incident Response (IR) in our blog, tailored for businesses and cybersecurity professionals. Learn about IR plan components, legal compliance, team diversity, and effective communication strategies. Gain practical insights on conducting and improving Incident Response Tabletop Simulations. A vital read for enhancing your organization's cybersecurity preparedness and response capabilities.
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ASRAttack Surface Reduction in Cybersecurity: A Proactive Approach to Enhance Digital Safety
Explore Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) in cybersecurity. Learn its importance, practical strategies for businesses, and ways to mitigate common vulnerabilities for enhanced digital security. A must-read for anyone keen on proactive cyber defense.
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AzurePrivileged Identity Management
This blog is about the benefits of PIM and how it can enable you to secure your organization's privileged roles.
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GitHubAzure Software Development using Logic Apps and Azure Tables
Create an Instagram Data Aggregator using Azure and the Meta API that can be called and sorted without data sprawl.
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CybersecurityThe Human Aspect of Cybersecurity: Beyond the Technical Controls
This article highlights the importance of training your employees about potential threats and good tips to prevent you from falling victim to a social engineering attack.
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CybersecurityThe Imperative of Securing DNS Records: Safeguarding Your Organization from Threats
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CybersecurityIoT Security: The Increasing Importance in 2023
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RiskWhat We Can Learn from SpaceX’s Supplier Schematics Leak
Let’s talk about how creating an SCRM program can further secure your business and protect the Intellectual Property of your business. I also add some tips to consider when creating your SCRM.
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CybersecurityThe Impact of Cybercrime on Small Businesses
Why cybersecurity should be a core part of every business, regardless of industry.
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CybersecurityBest Practices for Creating Strong Passwords
Why forcing frequent password resets is a bad practice, and the risks that come with it.
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CybersecurityThe Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness and Education
Cybersecurity awareness and education are crucial to protecting individuals, businesses, and organizations from a growing number of cyberattacks.
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AzureDefense-in-Depth and Conditional Access
Blog talks about conditional access and how it provides defense-in-depth.
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CybersecurityWhat Should an Annual Security Evaluation Entail?
Example of what should be involved in a annual security assessment.
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