When systems go dark and become unavailable, consumers and operators may feel frustration, panic, and anger. When there is disruption to energy and utilities that affects homes, businesses, and entire… The post The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy…
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The Limitations of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Why Large-Scale Autonomous Cyberattacks Aren’t Yet a Reality
There are a few universal rules that apply in the ongoing cybersecurity arms race between attackers and security companies. The first, and most important rule, is that technological evolution that… The post The Limitations of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Why…
AI Takes Center Stage at Black Hat USA 2025 – Booz Allen Leads the Conversation
Black Hat USA 2025 was nothing short of groundbreaking. The show floor and conference tracks were buzzing with innovation, but one theme stood above all others – the rapid advancement… The post AI Takes Center Stage at Black Hat USA…
The Inevitable AI Breach? Predicting Data Theft Through Shared Vulnerabilities
Statistics shared by the World Economic Forum in 2024 show healthcare and finance to be the top two industries most targeted by cybercriminals. The data held by companies in those industries is… The post The Inevitable AI Breach? Predicting Data Theft Through…
The Impact of Cloud computing in 2025
Key Trends Driving Cloud Computing in 2025 Smarter Cloud Tools with AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become embedded into core cloud offerings. In fact, A Gartner… The post The Impact of Cloud computing in 2025 appeared…
The Hidden Danger: Secrets Sprawl Beyond the Codebase
GitGuardian’s 2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report reveals an alarming expansion of credential exposure across enterprise environments, with collaboration tools emerging as a critical yet overlooked vulnerability. Secrets Sprawl Reaches… The post The Hidden Danger: Secrets Sprawl Beyond the Codebase…
The Future of Automotive Cybersecurity Safeguarding the Next Generation of Mobility
The Current Landscape of Automotive Cybersecurity Modern vehicles are essentially computers on wheels. With up to 100 million lines of code and a growing number of wireless interfaces — from… The post The Future of Automotive Cybersecurity Safeguarding the Next…
The AI Threat: How Enterprises Can Defend Against the Next Generation of Attacks
AI is transforming the way work gets done across industries. But while it improves business efficiencies, it also arms cybercriminals with highly effective tools. These bad actors use AI to… The post The AI Threat: How Enterprises Can Defend Against…
Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure
Telecommunications service providers (TSP) are foundational to the functioning of our modern technical society, serving as the conduit through which many critical infrastructure sectors maintain communication, coordination, and control. While… The post Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure appeared…
The Future of API Security Reviews
As organizations increasingly rely on application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate communication and data exchange between software systems, these “gates” become primary targets for attackers. Businesses that fail to put… The post The Future of API Security Reviews appeared first…
SMBs Know the Risks, So Why Are Cybercriminals Still Winning?
Cybercriminals are no longer primarily focused on large enterprises. They now see small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as prime targets because they lack the resources, expertise, and robust security measures… The post SMBs Know the Risks, So Why Are Cybercriminals…
Are You Sending the Wrong Signals?
The Salt team has spent the last 5-10 years producing blogs, comparison documents and webinars which highlight our credentials versus consumer apps. To get the message across we frequently reference… The post Are You Sending the Wrong Signals? appeared first…
Saas Security Best Practices
Software as a Service (SaaS) is the prevalent software distribution model in the tech industry. Whether you are a young startup founder or a mature business owner, ensuring a robust… The post Saas Security Best Practices appeared first on Cyber…
Risk Has Moved Beyond Your Inbox
For years, email was the main security battleground. Phishing, scams, and account takeovers were problems companies knew how to fight—at least in theory. Secure email gateways, AI-driven detection, relentless user… The post Risk Has Moved Beyond Your Inbox appeared first…
Retail Budgets at Risk: Price-Scraping and Fraudulent Bot Attacks Are on The Rise
Competition in the eCommerce industry is becoming increasingly rivalled. As consumers turn to online stores, more and more retailers are making the jump themselves and pivoting towards digital. Joining such… The post Retail Budgets at Risk: Price-Scraping and Fraudulent Bot…
Effortless Cloud Security: A Beginner’s Checklist for a Safer Cloud Environment
In the past few years, the world has embraced a new era of AI, introducing an array of security tools that leverage advanced technologies to automate deployments, conduct real-time scanning,… The post Effortless Cloud Security: A Beginner’s Checklist for a…
Preventing Costly Data Breaches Requires a Robust Physical and Digital Security Posture
Independent market research firm Vanson Bourne recently conducted a study querying 1,000 senior IT decision-makers across the US and EMEA regarding their organizations’ security policies for reducing and preventing data… The post Preventing Costly Data Breaches Requires a Robust Physical…
Post Quantum Threats – The Encryption Apocalypse That Isn’t
Preface RSA Conference just wrapped up, and while phrases like “We are an Agentic AI solution for XYZ,” “AI in Cybersecurity,” and “Risks of AI Adoption” echoed across the expo… The post Post Quantum Threats – The Encryption Apocalypse That…
There Are Plenty of Phish in The Sea: Here’s How to Avoid Them
When was the last time you revisited your organization’s email security practices? Is your current software up to the task of defending your data against newer and more sophisticated cyber… The post There Are Plenty of Phish in The Sea:…
Cybersecurity’s Blind Spot: Why Human Behavior is Every CISO’s Business
When a major breach makes headlines, the impact ripples far beyond the individuals whose data has been compromised. It shakes consumer trust, triggers urgent internal questions from staff, and lands… The post Cybersecurity’s Blind Spot: Why Human Behavior is Every…