The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved from a visionary concept into a global reality. With over 38 billion connected devices projected by 20301, the IoT ecosystem has expanded into… The post Why Certification is Critical for Securing the Future…
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Where AI Meets Cybersecurity: Navigating 2025’s Top Threats with BeamSec
2025: A Year of Faster, Smarter Cyber Threats As we move deeper into 2025, cyber threats are not only multiplying they’re evolving. From AI-generated phishing emails to personalized scams and… The post Where AI Meets Cybersecurity: Navigating 2025’s Top Threats…
Verified Trust Is the New Currency: Why Digital Platforms Must Prioritize Security and Transparency
In an era dominated by apps and on-demand everything, convenience was once king. However, a new national consumer survey by Talker Research, commissioned by Trua, reveals that the tide is turning. Consumers are… The post Verified Trust Is the New Currency: Why Digital…
The Power of Identity Analytics to Transform Your ID Management
Digital identities continue proliferating throughout modern organizations and are a significant target for bad actors. Stolen identities and privileged access credentials account for most data breaches. In fact, identities and… The post The Power of Identity Analytics to Transform Your…
Quantum Threat Is Real: Act Now with Post Quantum Cryptography
Why Businesses Must Upgrade to Quantum-Safe Encryption Before It’s Too Late Cybersecurity has always had to keep pace with the evolution of cyberattacks. These attacks started gaining prominence in the… The post Quantum Threat Is Real: Act Now with Post…
Stopping Fraud: What Does Email Got to Do with It?
With 7.9 billion email accounts worldwide and 4.3 billion active users, emails now play an essential role in fraud detection and identity verification. Businesses leverage email not just for communication but also as… The post Stopping Fraud: What Does Email Got to Do…
Black Hat USA 2025 – AI, Innovation, and the Power of the Cybersecurity Community
By Gary Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine Black Hat, the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, has once again proven why it remains the go-to gathering… The post Black Hat USA 2025 – AI, Innovation, and…
The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy and Utilities
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…
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…