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The Cybersecurity Vault - episode 39, with guest Ian Thornton-Trump. 

China is one of the most aggressive nation states when it comes to cybersecurity.  They possess a renown global proficiency in attacking digital networks, harvesting sensitive data,

I was recently asked “What do intelligence reports do? They appear worthless!”

I found the question both funny and ironic. Unfortunately, I had to gently deliver some uncomfortable news.

There is a fundamental difference between intelligence and the ab

Congrats to the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Risk Management 2024!

Thanks Thinkers360 for the recognition to myself and so many of the hard working colleagues in the cybersecurity industry!

See the full list of profiles here: https

A “Perfect” 10 vulnerability score is not what users of Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) systems were expecting. The recently discovered cybersecurity vulnerability CVE-2024–20418 is remote, easy, and gives full Admin rights to the devi

The most influential cybersecurity experts discuss adversaries, risks, cyber warfare, and supply chain outages on the Cybersecurity Insights podcast!

1. Reality of Cybersecurity Risks for AI — Ejona Preci 
2. Cybersecurity is Adversarial — Our Failures are

Ransomware is one of the most devastating challenges in cybersecurity today. The attacks are vicious, expensive, impactful, and becoming commonplace.

Over the years I have predicted its rise, discussed why it is so challenging, debunked myths like bla

This year, virtual CISOs must begin making a difference in our industry. For the longest time, small and medium businesses (SMBs) have been abandoned by the cybersecurity industry. But, SMBs need security leaders to guide them through the maze of cyb

I had a great discussion with Julian, from eChannelNEWS where we discussed the pivotal role of information dissemination and the construction of a fortified cybersecurity ecosystem. Of particular importance is the influence that AI will have on cyber

First published by HelpNetSecurity — Matthew Rosenquist

Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential r

In the complex and ambiguous realm of cybersecurity, the power of visualization tools cannot be overstated. When employed judiciously, they serve as invaluable assets, offering crucial data in a readily comprehensible manner. Conversely, when inundat

Cybersecurity has a growing problem that will force an evolution in the industry — it must deliver more recognizable value!

Cybersecurity must re-envision itself to both protect and become an active contributor to the overarching business goals. Embra

There are many approaches to conduct a strategic cybersecurity risks assessment.  This is one of my favorite ways, using a Threat Agent Risk Assessment (TARA) methodology. 

This paper was authored by Tim Casey, David Houlding, and I while we were at I

Ever wonder what kinds of things happen when good-intentioned people try to manage cybersecurity?  Well, in this case, a High School in Illinois responded to a system error by resetting every student’s password and then communicating it to all the pa

People often assume the goal of perfect cybersecurity is to be impervious to attack. That is not true! In fact, it is about an optimal balance between competing goals and limitations such as costs, user friction, and acceptable risks.

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One of my cybersecurity predictions for 2023 is the rise of cyber Private Military Companies (PMC) to specialize in cyberattacks.

One of the most famous PMCs currently in the news is the Russian Wagner group that is fighting for Russia on the ground

You can’t insure, what you don’t understand.

The cybersecurity insurance industry is in a tumultuous period, with skyrocketing deductibles, new limitations, hidden assumptions, and suffering from a slew of lawsuits from customers. The market is hot, w

Cybersecurity will face serious problems in 2023 as the economics between attackers and defenders will drastically shift in favor of those who conduct attacks.

Take a look at my 2022 predictions as a reference: https://medium.com/@matthew-rosenquist/t

Cybersecurity is one of the most important—and least talked-about—business issues today. But how can you prepare your organization against the threat of a devastating attack?

In my new LinkedIn Learning class, I discuss the five biggest mistakes made