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Recent Evolution of the Dark Web

Dark Web in 2026: What CISOs Need to Know About Today’s Underground Economy

Dark Web in 2026: What CISOs Need to Know I wrote a book about the dark web. Literally — Inside thNew Book Inside the Dark Webe Dark Web, published by CRC Press and used as the core textbook for Charles Sturt University’s Dark Web course. So when I say the dark web of 2026 looks nothing like the dark web of even three years ago, I’m speaking from deep familiarity with how this space has evolved.

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Cybersecurity Titles For Your Bookshelf

Best Cybersecurity Books 2026: A CISO’s Picks (With Free Downloads)

Best Cybersecurity Books 2026: A CISO’s Picks (With Free Downloads) Every year, dozens of “best cybersecurity books” lists get published by people who clearly haven’t read half the titles they recommend. They scrape Amazon bestseller lists, copy each other’s picks, and call it a day. I’m not doing that here. I’ve written 26 cybersecurity books.

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CISO

From Cyber Risk to Business Risk: A CISO’s Masterclass in Risk Translation and Board Governance

From Cyber Risk to Business Risk: A CISO’s Masterclass in Risk Translation and Board Governance By Dr. Erdal Ozkaya In my journey across 51+ countries—most recently as a keynote speaker for the World CIO 200 Summit global tour—I have seen a fundamental shift in our industry. From Istanbul to New York, the challenge remains the

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The Future of Cyber Resilience: Moving Beyond Prevention and Response

The Future of Cyber Resilience: Moving Beyond Prevention and Response in 2026

The Future of Cyber Resilience: Moving Beyond Prevention and Response

The “fortress” mentality is dead

Cyber resilience is not just about preventing and responding to attacks; it’s about adapting and recovering from them. This blog post / guide outlines a new model focused on the three key capabilities of anticipate, withstand, and recover.

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Zero Trust in the Real World

Zero Trust in the Real World: A CISO’s Guide to Getting it Done

Zero Trust in the Real World: A CISO’s Guide to Getting it Done

“Zero Trust is not a product you can buy; it’s a strategy you must implement.”

Zero Trust is not a product; it’s a strategy. For the modern CISO, it’s about managing the transition from a “trusted network” to a “verified identity” model without breaking the business. In complex environments, you can’t just flip a switch you have to manage technical debt while capitalizing on new builds.

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