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Industrial environments increasingly connect information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), expanding the attack surface of industrial control systems (ICS). ICS are high-value targets because they manage critical physical processes in energy, manufacturing and utilities. Limited patching, legacy technology and prioritizing availability over security increase exposure, making them attractive to […]

Are Your Industrial Control Systems Exposed to an IT-Side Breach?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on May 21, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex business transactions that involve combining companies, assets and operations. The financial, legal and operational aspects of these transactions often take center stage, but cybersecurity has become an equally vital factor in ensuring a successful deal. Organizations are becoming more digitally interconnected, so overlooking cybersecurity […]

Cybersecurity Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on May 18, 2026 by Editorial Staff

When accounting firms notice the first sign of a cybersecurity incident, it could already be too late. From a locked system to missing files and suspicious transactions, even a minor breach can ripple across dozens or hundreds of clients. With digital financial data becoming a core part of many operations, […]

Does Your Accounting Firm Have an Incident Response Plan?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Incident Response Plan on May 7, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Preparing a formal CMMC assessment involves demonstrating that your security operations already function in a disciplined, repeatable and measurable way. Rather than striving for the most documentation, organizations should follow a clearly defined CMMC process flow and shape environments to naturally reflect cybersecurity maturity. Move Beyond Checklists and Into Operational […]

How to Prepare Your Security Operations for a Formal CMMC ...

This entry was posted in Compliance Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on April 20, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has long been fundamental in cybersecurity, but the rise of deepfake technology changes the threat landscape in ways that challenge these protections. Highly realistic artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio, video and images can now mimic trusted individuals with alarming accuracy. They introduce new risks for MFA methods that […]

How to Secure MFA in the Deepfake Era

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor MFA on April 16, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Most corporate headquarters have some combination of cameras, access badges and visitor logs in place, but few have tested whether those layers actually work together under pressure. Security leads and facility managers ready to request a physical security audit for their NYC headquarters owe it to their teams to find […]

Securing the Modern Workplace: Why Your HQ Needs a Physical ...

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Physical Security on April 15, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Email remains one of the most targeted entry points in cyberattacks. Despite investments in defensive tools, organizations continue to face phishing, business email compromise (BEC) and targeted malware delivered through email. Modern threats are designed to bypass traditional defenses, including secure email gateways (SEGs), underscoring the need for a more […]

Why Your Secure Email Gateway Is Blind to a New ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Email Security Guest Contributor Phishing on April 9, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Social engineering is one of the most important cybersecurity topics schools can teach today. Instead of starting with firewalls or software vulnerabilities, many cyber incidents begin when someone receives a convincing message and responds too quickly. Social engineering uses human interaction and persuasion to gain information or access. For K-12 […]

How to Help School Students Defend Against Social Engineering

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Education Guest Contributor Social Engineering Social Media on April 8, 2026 by Editorial Staff

The future of security operations is not just smarter AI. It is a smarter design. Start with the people doing the work. By Peter R. Kelley Dubai-based Secure.com has just released “Designing Security Workflows Humans Don’t Hate” based on data compiled from organizations across more than 30 countries. Secure.com CEO […]

Security Workflows That Humans Don’t Hate

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor and tagged Secure.com on March 19, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Cybersecurity requirements across the defense supply chain are tightening as the U.S. Department of Defense rolls out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. For organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC compliance requires significant investments in cybersecurity tools, processes and governance. While the framework strengthens protection across the Defense […]

The Growing Cost of CMMC Compliance for Defense Contractors

This entry was posted in Compliance Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on March 19, 2026 by Editorial Staff

The cybersecurity industry cannot close its talent gap without attracting Gen Z. As younger professionals become a larger share of the workforce, cybersecurity employers must make a competitive offer. Some crucial factors include clearer career paths and a stronger workplace culture. Here are 10 ways to encourage Gen Z to […]

How to Attract Gen Z Talent in the Cybersecurity Industry

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Education Employment Guest Contributor on March 18, 2026 by Editorial Staff

AI has become an inevitable part of operations across most industries, and the medical field is no exception. AI chatbots have demonstrated revolutionary potential to make health care far more accessible and efficient, streamlining customer communication and allowing human labor to be concentrated in more critical areas. However, while technology […]

How to Secure AI Chatbots for Telehealth

This entry was posted in AI Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on March 12, 2026 by Editorial Staff