Focused Skill Building: Addressing Key Problems in Cybersecurity Roles In the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, ongoing education is imperative; it doesn’t cease upon securing a position or following a career path. Instead, the need for targeted learning intensifies as professionals find themselves grappling with real-world challenges. Rather than the foundational…
AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement in response to two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of customers, as reported by CNET. The settlement will provide compensation to both current and former customers affected by at least one of the breaches. Notably, individuals who can substantiate…
A woman from Arizona, Christina Marie Chapman, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for her pivotal involvement in a fraudulent scheme that funneled upwards of $17 million to North Korea. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the 50-year-old resident of Litchfield Park was instrumental in…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Governance & Risk Management, Incident & Breach Response The Essential Disciplines of Incident Response and Crisis Management in Cybersecurity Brandy Harris • July 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In the face of a disaster, thoughts typically gravitate towards emergency responders like firefighters and paramedics, with…
Data Breach Exposes Vulnerabilities in Political Party Cybersecurity in Australia In a striking revelation, over two years prior to the recent data breach of Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties, the Australian federal government had been alerted about the significant cybersecurity risks facing political organizations. These parties,…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) OT Experts Advocate for Collaboration and “Adversary-Hostile” National Defenses Matthew Perry • July 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Operational technology environments have increasingly become vulnerable to cyberattacks, with their historical insulation from threats eroding in the face of aggressive nation-state hacking…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has reported a significant data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1.4 million customers across the United States. The breach, identified on July 17, had its origins traced to a prior incident on July 16. The unauthorized access was linked to a compromise…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Presented by KnowBe4 60 mins The landscape of digital deception is rapidly evolving, with generative AI technologies facilitating the creation of deepfakes that are alarmingly sophisticated. These manipulations are no longer confined to cinema—cybercriminals are now leveraging…
The breach occurred in mid-July Latest Developments In a significant security breach, Allianz Life, a prominent insurance provider based in the United States, has confirmed an incident that occurred in mid-July. This breach has compromised a substantial amount of personal data belonging to customers, financial professionals, and employees alike. The…
