Steven Bowcut

In an increasingly adversarial cyber landscape, image exploits—malicious code hidden within seemingly harmless media files—have become one of the stealthiest and most powerful threat vectors. Designed to evade detection, these attacks exploit the complexity of image processing libraries and trusted workflows, often requiring zero user interaction. The consequences range from […]

Image Exploits: The Silent Weapon Hidden in Plain Sight

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In Episode S7E15 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Abhay Bhargav, co-founder of SecurityReviewAI and CEO of we45. Abhay shares his journey in application security and explains how SecurityReviewAI is transforming the traditional, months-long process of security architecture reviews into fast, actionable insights. We explore how […]

Reinventing Security Architecture Reviews

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In S7E14 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, we welcome Alex Brennan, Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales at Sign In Solutions, to explore the emerging role of visitor management in modern physical security strategies. In this episode, titled “Securing the Front Door: How Visitor Management Became a Security Imperative,” […]

Securing the Front Door: How Visitor Management Became a Security ...

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As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, so too do the tools used by cybercriminals. One of the most alarming developments in recent years is the rise of AI-enhanced social engineering—a fusion of psychological manipulation and machine learning that poses a serious threat to individuals and small businesses alike. In this, […]

Understanding AI-Enhanced Social Engineering

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In Episode S7E13 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut sits down with cybersecurity veteran Jim Alkove to discuss the evolving landscape of identity security. With over 25 years in the industry and leadership experience at Microsoft, Salesforce, and now as CEO of Oleria, Jim shares unique insights […]

Uncovering the Blind Spots in Modern Identity Security

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Protecting Yourself from the Rise of SMS Phishing Attacks Smishing—short for SMS phishing—is a cyber threat that’s gaining ground quickly, targeting people through the one device they rarely put down: their mobile phone. These text-based scams are designed to trick individuals into revealing personal information, downloading malware, or clicking on […]

How to Recognize and Avoid Smishing Scams

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Phishing remains one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats today, particularly for individuals and small businesses. Understanding what these attacks look like is crucial for effective protection. As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated in their tactics, it is essential that users recognize the signs and know how to respond effectively. Understanding […]

What a Phishing Attack Looks Like for Individuals and Small ...

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In Episode S7E12 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut is joined by Steve Bassett, Senior Director of Security Consulting at GMR Security. With over three decades of experience in physical security operations, Steve shares insights on how organizations, particularly large, multi-site enterprises, can successfully modernize their physical […]

Bridging Strategy and Technology: Modernizing Physical Security for Complex Organizations

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In a significant advancement for identity security, SpecterOps has unveiled a powerful new feature called Privilege Zones in its flagship BloodHound Enterprise (BHE) platform. Announced on June 11, 2025, the addition expands the platform’s capability to proactively defend against identity-based threats by creating logical boundaries around mission-critical assets and enforcing […]

SpecterOps Boosts Identity Defense with New Privilege Zones Feature

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What if the world’s most trusted cryptographic systems could be broken in just minutes instead of centuries? In this thought-provoking Episode S7E10 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, joins host Steven Bowcut to discuss the very real—and rapidly accelerating—threat that quantum computing poses […]

Quantum Threats to Encryption May Be Closer Than You Think

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