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- 3 Fundamentals Mid-Market IT Leaders Should Focus Onby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 8, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Three key steps IT leaders can take to bolster their organization’s security.
- 48% of Cybersecurity Professionals Rely on Passwords for Personal Accountsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Nearly half of cybersecurity professionals depend on passwords to authenticate personal accounts, and almost as many depend on them for work accounts.
- Jackie Bean Named Executive Director of SDM & Security Magazineson October 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Jackie Bean has been named the Executive Director of SDM and Security Magazines.
- Preventing AI Data Breaches and Leakson October 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
Approximately 612,000 UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year, according to the UK Government’s Cyber security breaches survey with OpenAI and Anthropic most recently having committed data breaches from uninstructed cyberattacks.
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month Drives Home a Key Challenge: Agentic AIby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm
As AI continues to evolve, governance is struggling to keep pace.
- The Problem with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Recommendationson October 1, 2026 at 5:00 am
The issue with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month suggestions? Identity attacks have evolved.
- Improving Security Training to Adapt to Modern Phishing Schemesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Security magazine speaks with with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information.
- Staying Ahead of the Ransomware Industryby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm
A conversation about how ransomware is evolving — and how organizations can stay ahead.
- A Background Check Is Only as Reliable as the Identity Behind Iton September 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Before asking whether someone’s history makes them suitable for a role, employers need to be confident that the person applying, interviewing, and ultimately joining the organization is who they claim to be.
- The Leadership Test You Don’t Know You’re Takingon September 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
When I was in high school, students joked that you got 200 points on the SAT simply for writing your name. True or not, it captured an important idea: your name got you into the game but didn’t distinguish you from anyone else.
- Ransomware Doesn’t Just Break Systems. It Breaks People.on September 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The most enduring impact of ransomware attacks is human: stress, fear, job loss, and long-term consequences that rarely show up in incident reports.
- Striking a Balanceon September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Raymond Hankins, Chief Security Officer, Security Branch, at National Labor Relations Board talks about striking the balance of securing government facilities while maintaining an opening environment to the public.
- Jennifer Moore — Most Influential People in Security 2026by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
Jennifer Moore’s extensive career in security began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2026on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
The 2026 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation and commitment to progress across the industry.
- AI Tools Are Provided Full Enterprise Accesson September 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
A recent report by Ospin analyzed enterprise production environments in 2026.
- Organizations Pledge Cooperation in Open Secure AI Allianceon September 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
A number of organizations announced the establishment of an open secure AI alliance.
- World Cup Insightson September 4, 2026 at 9:00 am
Security executive James Weston discusses intelligence-led security and lessons learned at FIFA World Cup.
- Could AI Elevate Women in Cybersecurity?by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 1, 2026 at 2:40 pm
September 1 is International Women in Cyber Day, and this year, Security magazine is discussing how AI could uplift women in the field.
- Hype vs. Reality: What Organizations Need to Know Before Using AIby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Listen to Diana Kelley, CISO at Noma Security, explain how organizations can safely implement AI.
- From Puzzle Solver to Program Builderon August 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Listen to Dina Atwell, Director, Cyber Insider Threat Program Management at Capital One, discuss her career in the security industry.
- Multiple Suicides Reported in US Cyber Operations Forceson August 17, 2026 at 2:53 pm
5 individuals associated with the U.S. Cyber Operations Forces committed suicide.
- Wheel and Spoke Too Soonon August 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
Recently, a well-meaning LinkedIn colleague posted a “wheel of privilege” exercise.
- Make LinkedIn Work for Your Security Careerby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on August 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Your LinkedIn presence is often the first leadership meeting you will never know you had.<
- Shadow AI Impacts 74% of Organizationsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Most organizations are running more AI tools than they thought.
- Stop, Drop, and Rollon August 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
Insights from national fire prevention standards for active shooter prevention.
- Majority of Organizations Unsure if They Could Detect AI Attackon July 30, 2026 at 2:07 pm
A report by Onapsis analyzed the results from a study on artificial intelligence (AI) security and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Hiring Candidates Based on Practical Skills, Not Just Resumesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Listen to Lukasz Lazewski, CEO and Founder of LLInformatics, share how security leaders can learn to make insightful hiring decisions.
- Deconstructing the Myth of the “Brilliant Jerk”on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
In some tech circles, insulting colleagues and belittling anyone slower to understand is treated as a sign of confidence, and the next generation of leaders are learning from it.
- The Hidden Power of Advisory Boardson July 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
Security leaders discuss the importance of advisory boards in the industry.
- Convergence as a Security Career Edgeby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on July 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
Convergence is no longer just an organizational idea; it can be a personal career strategy.


























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