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Overcoming Latency in Your Cybersecurity Career: A Guide

Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership Eliminate Barriers to Your Career Growth and Enhance Your Professional Output Brandy Harris • November 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In the realms of IT and cybersecurity, many professionals experience the aggravation of a lagging network—a scenario where pages load hesitantly, commands stall,…

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Download: 2020 Survey Results on Security Breach Protection Insights

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, decision-makers face multifaceted challenges in breach protection strategies for 2020. A survey titled The State of Breach Protection 2020 gathered insights from 1,536 cybersecurity professionals, shedding light on best practices and emerging trends. Security executives are currently navigating a complex threat environment, grappling with…

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Is Your Medical Device Secure? Ensure Proper Contract Language

Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare HSCC’s Updated Model Contract Aims for Shared Cyber Risk Among Providers and Device Manufacturers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 21, 2025 The HSCC’s revised model contract for medical device cybersecurity is designed to aid healthcare entities and manufacturers in negotiating shared risks…

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Harvard Cyberattack: Data Breach Exposes Records of Alumni, Donors, Students, and Faculty—The Full Story, Affected Individuals, and Harvard’s Response

Harvard Cyberattack: Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Records A recent cyberattack at Harvard University has compromised the personal records of alumni, donors, students, and faculty members, following a sophisticated phone-based phishing scheme. The breach has raised extensive concerns regarding the university’s cybersecurity measures, as it is reported to have accessed critical…

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Harvard Cyberattack: Data Breach Exposes Records of Alumni, Donors, Students, and Faculty—The Full Story, Affected Individuals, and Harvard’s Response

250 Million Microsoft Customer Support Records Leaked Online

Microsoft Confirms Data Breach Exposing Customer Support Records Microsoft has recently disclosed a significant security breach that may have put nearly 250 million customer support records at risk. This exposure stems from a misconfigured server, which allowed sensitive logs of interactions between Microsoft’s support team and customers to be publicly…

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SEC Halts SolarWinds Lawsuit Following Significant Legal Challenges

Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Major Legal Proceedings Conclude as Judge Dismisses SEC’s Cyber Fraud Claims Against SolarWinds Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 21, 2025 Image: AevanStock/Shutterstock In a significant legal development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its remaining allegations against SolarWinds and its Chief Information…

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Hardware Hackers Encourage Vendor Collaboration for Enhanced Security

Endpoint Security, Hardware / Chip-level Security Experts Highlight Advantages of Bug Bounties and Researcher Engagement Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • November 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock While hardware once stood as a cornerstone of trustworthy systems, ongoing concerns over compromised supply chains and security vulnerabilities have significantly diminished that trust. As…

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CrowdStrike Terminates Employee Following Suspected Data Breach Tied to Cybercriminal Organization

CrowdStrike, a leading player in the cybersecurity sector, recently terminated the employment of an insider alleged to have leaked confidential information. The action was taken after a cybercriminal group claimed to have accessed CrowdStrike’s internal systems. This breach occurred amid rising concerns over insider threats within the cybersecurity landscape. On…

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