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A Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Should Test More Than The Plan
JD Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Argent Reach, a leading cybersecurity firm providing managed security and consulting services. Most organizations have an incident response plan, a business continuity plan or a policy document that explains…
As AI Is Reshapes Cybersecurity Skills, Can the Workforce Keep Up
For years, organizations have grappled with the “skills gap” within cybersecurity, which has been blamed for numerous issues, from increasing the costs businesses face when recovering from data breaches to leaving thousands of…
Edinburgh Council website pulled down after cybersecurity flaw discovered
The City of Edinburgh Council website has been taken offline after critical cybersecurity flaws were discovered. Two vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language which powers much of the internet, on Wednesday, October 21. The council…
As AI Makes Faces Easier to Misuse, ImageShield Expands Likeness Protection for Personal Cybersecurity
At the center of the new experience is Likeness Health, a model for understanding and strengthening how the representation of a person's face in photographs or other media is protected in an AI-driven world. To help users understand their risk of…
A way to fix the federal government's approach to cybersecurity compliance
When it comes to complying with requirements to address the growing cyber threat landscape they face, many federal government agencies are falling short. Understandably, agency leaders may feel crushed by the unprecedented pressure to address a…
NHS Scotland website down as major cyber-security flaws found on sites worldwide
The flaws were found within the PHP programming language, which powers much of the internet. The vulnerabilities mean that an unauthorised person could gain remote access to any PHP-based website if a specific set of conditions are met. While any…
Cybersecurity awareness must extend beyond passwords and phishing to become truly operational
Every October during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, organizations focus heavily on the human element of cyber hygiene. We remind employees to use strong passwords, deploy phishing simulations, and complete annual compliance training. But while…
Certification Course Versus Degree: Which Fits? | Mile2 Cybersecurity Institute
A security analyst who needs to qualify for a new role this quarter has a different decision than a student planning their first four years of higher education. The certification course versus degree question is not about whether one form of…
LaserHacks 2026 Brings Global Innovators Together to Develop Solutions in AI, Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
The second edition of LaserHacks 2026, a global virtual hackathon, brought together students, technology enthusiasts and innovators to develop technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges. Organised by the Cybersecurity Program at…
Cyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline
Organisations which rely on the PHP programming language are being told they should install a significant software update today - or consider taking their websites offline. Two critical vulnerabilities with PHP, which is widely used across the…
Install critical PHP safety update or go offline, cyber chiefs tell websites
Organisations which rely on the PHP programming language are being told they should install a significant software update today - or consider taking their websites offline. Two critical vulnerabilities with PHP, which is widely used across the…
Teenager Yusuf Shah who provided advice to terrorist groups is jailed
A teenager who was 16 when he was arrested at Heathrow Airport has been jailed after being convicted of providing cyber-security support to groups including al-Qaeda. Yusuf Shah, from Ilford, was also found to have downloaded documents including…
Food Lion returns online after cybersecurity incident shuts down website, app
Updated: 2:32 PM EDT Oct 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 2:32 PM EDT Oct 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Over seven days after the website and app were down, shoppers can go back to planning their…
WidePoint Highlights Carrier Deal, DHS Upside and Cybersecurity Growth Catalysts
WidePoint NYSEAMERICAN: WYY outlined its growth strategy, contract pipeline and cybersecurity capabilities during an LD Micro conference presentation, highlighting recurring revenue, positive cash flow and several potential catalysts tied to…
Maximus to Buy Agile Defense for $660M, Expanding AI and Cybersecurity Reach
Maximus NYSE: MMS said it has agreed to acquire privately held Agile Defense for $660 million, with a potential future earn-out of up to $50 million, as the government-services company seeks to expand its presence in defense, national security and…
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