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Securing your personal information

Comprehensive Guide to Personal Cybersecurity

Comprehensive Guide to Personal Cybersecurity
In an era defined by constant connectivity, our digital lives are inextricably woven into the fabric of our physical existence. From online banking and social interactions to professional endeavors, personal information is perpetually in motion.

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Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning

Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape 

Developing Cybersecurity Leaders Through Continuous Learning: Building Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape

Being prepared for the next big threat is a constant concern for cybersecurity teams. If organizations want the benefits of a steady, secure network of data and operations, they must continually invest in the quality of the team and its leadership.

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GenAI in 2025

GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro

GenAI in 2025: Why Your CISO Needs to Be the AI Security Maestro

Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer futuristic; it’s already deployed across most organizations, leading use cases in data analysis, personalized chat experiences, and research, according to Gartner’s 2025 findings. Business units are embracing this shift, but security teams are racing to keep pace.

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Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals

Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals

Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals
The Algorithmic Underworld: Peering into the Weaponization of AI by Cybercriminals
The hum of servers, the silent flow of data – the digital realm, once a frontier of innovation, is increasingly becoming a battleground. And on this evolving battlefield, a new and formidable adversary is emerging: artificial intelligence….

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Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law

Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law

Building Fast While Staying on the Right Side of the Law
I’m excited to share that I will be speaking at the 2025 Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, hosted by LogicalNet, on October 14th! This will be my fourth year participating in the event, and I’m looking forward to another excellent day of learning and networking.

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Revolutionizing Incident Response and Building True Cyber Resilience

Revolutionizing Incident Response and Building True Cyber Resilience

Revolutionizing Incident Response and Building True Cyber Resilience
Cyber threats are relentless and constantly evolving. Organizations face an increasingly complex threat landscape, compounded by a persistent shortage of cybersecurity talent, overwhelming alert volumes, and pressure to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

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Dr. Erdal Ozkaya — Strategic CISO, Microsoft MVP & Cybersecurity Author