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- A New Way to Think About Metrics in Security Operationson June 27, 2025 at 5:00 am
As the security field evolves, so too must the approach to metrics.
- Cybersecurity in Retail Amidst Escalating Attackson June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl, discusses cybersecurity in retail, especially in relation to the recent string of attacks against the sector.
- PR in the Crosshairs: Why Hackers Target Your Comms Channelson June 24, 2025 at 5:00 am
Hackers are no longer just targeting financial systems or customer databases. They’re going straight for the heart of brand reputation.
- Social Engineering Attacks: What You Need to Knowon June 19, 2025 at 5:00 am
Fighting back against social engineering requires security teams to understand how AI is reshaping these threats.
- The Ego Trapon June 16, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share insights on how the most successful leaders inspire and motivate their people without gorging on power.
- Hire Your Replacementby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
How passing the torch can not only boost your security career, but also the organization.
- School Shooting Tragedies: What Can Be Learned About Preventionon May 26, 2025 at 4:00 am
Education industry security leader shares things to consider after a major incident.
- The Power and Peril of Motivational Speecheson May 21, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share tips on when, where and how to rally the troops with a hortatory speech.
- Agentic AI Is Everywhere — So Are the Security Riskson May 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
The hype of AI agents is real, but so are the risks.
- Stay Motivated During Security Job Market Fluctuationsby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on May 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
Maintaining focus on the next career step is crucial when shifting from the public to private sector in the security industry.
- Why red teaming matters even more when AI starts setting its own agendaon April 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm
AI tools are quickly being designed to grow more capable and more autonomous — and therefore more unpredictable.
- New to cybersecurity and need experience? Start with bug bountieson April 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
Bug bounty programs provide invaluable learning opportunities for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
- Why every business needs a data security strategyon April 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Data breaches frequently result in unauthorized access to confidential customer or employee financial and personal information.
- The block and tackle of turnaroundson April 11, 2025 at 4:00 am
The Commanders’ experience demonstrates how important tone at the top is, as well as rallying around a common mission, vision, and culture.
- Recognizing and relying on assets: Security in higher educationby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on April 10, 2025 at 4:00 am
Ensuring campus safety is a complex effort, and security leaders can’t carry it all on their shoulders.
- Level up your security careerby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on April 10, 2025 at 4:00 am
Knowing where jobs are leveled within an organization is a critical career data point for security professionals.
- Ensuring safety on the move: Strengthening security in public transportationon April 4, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share insights and best practices to ensure safety in the transportation industry.
- The threat of phishing attacks and law enforcement’s role (Part 1)on April 3, 2025 at 4:00 am
Phishing remains one of the most pervasive and effective tools in a cybercriminal’s arsenal.
- Who’s driving ransomware’s accelerated growth in 2025on April 2, 2025 at 4:00 am
A look into IAB tactics, relations with ransomware groups and services offered.
- Advanced Security Strategies in High-Threat Environmentson April 1, 2025 at 6:00 am
In an increasingly dangerous era of global instability with evolving threats, crisis planning and mitigation is crucial.
- Mitigating the hidden risks of AI in security and SOCson March 28, 2025 at 4:00 am
AI is transforming both SOCs and security as a whole. Yet with new opportunities come new risks.
- State of ransomware: Evolving threats and strategies to stay safeon March 27, 2025 at 5:00 am
Ransomware in 2025 is no longer just a cybersecurity challenge — it has escalated into a global crisis.
- 5 aviation principles that elevate technical support leadershipon March 25, 2025 at 9:00 am
The precision and split-second decision-making required in aviation creates a unique foundation for leading tech support teams through critical incidents and transformative change.
- The future of security operations depends on AI agents, not LLMson March 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm
AI agents show great promise at continuously improving security operations center procedures in the future.
- 14% of security leaders balance data security and business objectiveson March 21, 2025 at 4:00 am
A survey from Gartner reveals only 14% of security leaders can balance data security with business objectives for said data.
- Why consumers don’t take cybersecurity threats seriouslyon March 20, 2025 at 4:00 am
Cybersecurity has a branding problem, and it’s costing businesses more than they realize.
- Reflecting on tragedy: What school shootings teach us about safety and preventionon March 17, 2025 at 4:00 am
Education security expert shares key considerations for schools after a major incident.
- Adjusting your leadership style at a new employeron March 17, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share how they modify their leadership styles during career transitions.
- What can a security recruitment firm do for your career?by jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on March 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
Working with an ethical recruitment firm can be a great assist in finding the next security job.
- 5 ways intelligence professionals support threat managementon March 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
How intelligence professionals enhance corporate security threat management programs.