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US enterprises incorporate cyber risk into larger strategic focus
The rapid adoption of AI and cloud is forcing significant shifts toward business resilience and financial impact.
By David Jones • Updated 9 hours ago -
Businesses modernizing networks for AI fear expanding attack surface, limited visibility
IT leaders are worried that security controls aren’t keeping pace with threats to AI systems.
By Eric Geller • July 7, 2026 -
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TrendlineThreat Intelligence
Government disarray and new technologies are dramatically reshaping how U.S. organizations collect and exchange threat intelligence.
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Deep Dive
Sophisticated threat campaign pushes Cisco to the very edge
A monthslong exploitation wave against Cisco SD-WAN systems raises larger questions about trust and the insecurity of network infrastructure.
By David Jones • July 7, 2026 -
Why schools are easy prey for hackers — and why they struggle to fight back
Power plants and gas pipelines might receive more attention, but schools are arguably more vulnerable.
By Eric Geller • July 6, 2026 -
Most cybersecurity workers have been told to conceal a breach, report finds
Security firm Bitdefender also found that U.S. companies were simultaneously more confident and more strained on cyber defense than foreign peers.
By Eric Geller • July 2, 2026 -
Anthropic reactivates Fable, Mythos after securing government approval
The company’s powerful frontier models are back, but vetting issues remain unresolved.
By Eric Geller • July 1, 2026 -
DHS proposes new system for public-private infrastructure security collaboration
The Trump administration eliminated the previous framework in 2025, sparking backlash from experts and infrastructure operators.
By Eric Geller • June 30, 2026 -
OpenAI voluntarily limits new AI models at government’s request
The company said Friday it was working with the government on a more formal process for reviewing model releases.
By Eric Geller • June 29, 2026 -
Sponsored by Cobalt
From mythos to reality: Why the 2026 state of pentesting report proves the need for programmatic defenses
AI can find zero-days in minutes. Your defense strategy must evolve now.
By Gunter Ollmann, CTO, Cobalt • June 29, 2026 -
Software, AI companies form alliance to tackle open-source security flaws
The emergence of frontier AI models has increased the speed and capabilities of malicious hackers.
By David Jones • June 26, 2026 -
FCC requires emergency-alert distributors to secure their systems
More than a decade after a high-profile hacking campaign, the commission is moving from recommending basic security protocols to requiring them.
By Eric Geller • June 26, 2026 -
AWS unveils agent security, data access tools
The updates reflect Anthropic’s Mythos model and the speed at which vulnerabilities can be surfaced.
By Paige Gross • June 26, 2026 -
NIST offers security guidance for water utilities using remote-access tools
The technology is one of the water sector’s biggest cybersecurity weaknesses.
By Eric Geller • June 25, 2026 -
As cyber risk evolves, the insurance industry tightens guardrails
C-suite executives are concerned about resilience, but claims are increasingly tied to strict underwriting standards.
By David Jones • June 25, 2026 -
Microsoft, Europol lead global takedown of infostealer malware
Cybercriminals used Amadey and StealC to infect thousands of computers worldwide, leading to ransomware and other digital crimes.
By David Jones • June 24, 2026 -
Deep Dive
White House’s state infrastructure cybersecurity initiative stalled
The Trump administration says it wants to help states implement innovative defenses. Most states are still waiting for the call to participate.
By Eric Geller • June 24, 2026 -
Trump sets new deadlines for agencies and contractors to adopt post-quantum cryptography
The president also launched efforts to research the scientific benefits of quantum computers — and protect that research from adversaries.
By Eric Geller • June 23, 2026 -
Looming AI-fueled threats require urgent cybersecurity improvements, Five Eyes members say
The intelligence-sharing alliance said advanced AI models will surpass expectations in a matter of months.
By Eric Geller • June 23, 2026 -
Interpol, Europol renew agreement to combat hackers and other criminals
Experts say international partnerships are key to taking down sprawling cybercriminal operations.
By Eric Geller • June 22, 2026 -
CISA urges device hardening after thousands of Fortinet credentials compromised
Security researchers warn of a months-long FortiBleed campaign targeting western organizations.
By David Jones • June 22, 2026 -
Sponsored by Microsoft
AI is transforming enterprise data risk. Here’s how security leaders are responding.
New research from 1,700 security leaders reveals three imperatives for securing AI adoption.
June 22, 2026 -
Nation-state rivals linked to majority of consequential attacks targeting critical UK sites
The nation’s top cybersecurity official warned that business leaders, authorities need to rethink how they protect critical infrastructure from state-sponsored adversaries.
By David Jones • June 18, 2026 -
Major critical infrastructure disruptions are inevitable, acting CISA chief says
In recent years, the U.S. government has reoriented its cybersecurity strategy away from prevention and toward resilience.
By Eric Geller • June 17, 2026 -
California water utility probes breach claim by Iran-linked actor
The group Handala said it attacked one of the nation’s largest water companies.
By David Jones • June 17, 2026 -
AI isn’t solving cybersecurity workforce woes
More than half of cybersecurity professionals say they’re thinking about leaving the industry, according to a new report.
By Eric Geller • June 17, 2026