Insider threats, human error, social engineering, and the behavioral science of cybersecurity — defending from within.
2026’s Unsettling Opening Act
It’s only January, but I’ve already witnessed a seismic shift in how threats operate. Gone are the days of purely manual, or even semi-automated, attacks. We’re now contending with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence in ways that were once confined to sci-fi thrillers. This isn’t just a prediction; it’s a stark reality unfolding before our eyes.
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In this article, I explore:
The Compliance Tsunami: Why “can I go to jail for doing my job?” is no longer a joke for CISOs.
The $20 Million Deepfake: How social engineering 2.0 has compromised the boardroom.
The 2026 Roadmap: Why “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” means you need to care about Quantum-Agility today.
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The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap
Back in June 2025, when I stood on the stage at the face-to-face SECON conference, the energy in the room was electric. We shook hands, we debated in the hallways, and we shared our “war stories” over coffee. But even then, I could see the fatigue in your eyes.
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peed Without Breach: Engineering the Controls for AI-Driven Software
As AI accelerates software delivery, unguarded use introduces avoidable risks; secrets exposure, broken auth, unsafe data access. Here’s how engineering leaders keep the speed and cut the risk.
By Yagmur Sahin, Head & VP of Engineering
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What People Really Ask AI About Cybersecurity (And Why It Should Worry CISOs)
Cybersecurity has moved out of the server room and into the living room.
In my work advising boards and speaking globally, I have noticed a distinct shift. The questions aren’t just coming from IT departments anymore. They are coming from CEOs, marketing managers, and my neighbors.
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Recapping the Cybersecurity Landscape of 2025 (SECON Keynote Preview)
As we gather for the SECON International – 4th Annual International ISC2 Chapter Conference, it’s a critical time to look back at the last twelve months. The year 2025 will be remembered not just for evolving threats, but for the fundamental shift in the very nature of cyber warfare, largely catalyzed by the accessible power of Generative AI
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Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
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Countering the Digital Threat – NATO 2025
I am incredibly honored and proud to announce that I have been formally invited to speak as a lecturer at the prestigious NATO Approved Course: the Residential “Terrorist Use of Cyberspace in General Terms” Course.
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Benchmarking CISO Performance
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are no longer confined to the role of mere technical guardians of digital assets. Instead, they have unequivocally emerged as strategic business leaders, integral to an organization’s resilience and growth
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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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