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Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger is the managing editor for Security magazine. Alger writes for topics such as physical security and cyber security and publishes online news stories about leaders in the security industry. She is also responsible for multimedia content and social media posts. Alger graduated in 2021 with a BA in English – Specialization in Writing from the University of Michigan. Image courtesy of Alger

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Company Database Deleted by AI Agent: What Security Leaders Need to Know

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
May 1, 2026

Nine seconds — that’s how long it took for an AI agent to delete a company’s production database and volume-level backups. 


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Ransomware Responsible for 90% of Manufacturing Cyber Losses

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 29, 2026

When ransomware attacks affect the sector, the losses are significant. 


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What the Medtronic Breach Means for Security Experts

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 27, 2026

Security experts are sharing their insights on the broader implications of this breach.


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Netherlands Faces Greatest National Security Threat Since World War Two

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 24, 2026

Dutch intelligence agency AIVD says the Netherlands is facing the greatest national security threat in decades. 


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Security Leaders Discuss the Claude Mythos Breach

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 23, 2026

What security experts are saying about the Claude Mythos breach. 


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NIST’s New Prioritization Criteria for CVEs, Examined by Experts

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 23, 2026

NIST recently changed how it handles CVEs. 


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How Should Effective AI Red Teams Operate?

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 23, 2026

Dr. Peter Garraghan speaks with Security magazine about AI-specific red teaming. 


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Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 22, 2026

Anthropic’s new AI model may have been accessed by unauthorized users. 


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Why Bridging Siloes Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated

Listen to Bruce McIndoe, President of McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC, in this podcast episode.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 22, 2026

Bruce McIndoe provides actionable steps for bridging siloes.


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Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 21, 2026

Security magazine speaks with the expert partner behind this program. 


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