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Does Your CISO Have the Authority the Job Now Requires?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Does cybersecurity leadership model match the business consequences it now carries?

Did MoneyGram Get Hacked? Ransomware Gang Claims It Did

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:10:00 -0400

Cybercriminals claimed a breach, but no samples have been shared.

AI Use Outpaces Governance in Small Businesses

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Small businesses are building AI faster than they can govern it.

H&M Investigating Possible Data Breach

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:57:00 -0400

Fashion retailer H&M Group is investigating claims that it was breached.

The Unintended Consequences: Why "Quick Fix" Security May Compromise Life Safety

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In the wake of increasing safety concerns, school administrators understandably face immense pressure to act quickly to fortify their classrooms.

8,500+ European Wind, Solar Systems Exposed

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) and cybersecurity organization Modat discovered more than 8,500 exposed systems linked to European wind farms and solar parks.

AI-Powered Pentest Tool Used to Breach South Korean Banks

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Infrastructure for a targeted campaign against South Korean financial institutions has been discovered.

Key Considerations for Outsourcing Security

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

It’s no doubt that security should be an essential part of daily operations.

Anthony “Tony” Pope Named Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Pope is the first non-clinical recipient of this award.

5 Data Security Stories to Know About (September 2026)

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Five data security stories to know about.

3 Fundamentals Mid-Market IT Leaders Should Focus On

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Three key steps IT leaders can take to bolster their organization’s security.

Security Leaders Share Additional Thoughts on Oracle Health Breach

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Recently, additional information was released regarding the data breach Oracle Health faced in Spring 2025.

48% of Cybersecurity Professionals Rely on Passwords for Personal Accounts

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Nearly half of cybersecurity professionals depend on passwords to authenticate personal accounts, and almost as many depend on them for work accounts.

Former Security Guard Knocks Out Opponent in Dana White’s Contender Series

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Sal Everett, a former UFC security guard, knocked out an opponent on Dana White’s Contender Series.

FBI Removes Accenture Contractor Following Employee Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The FBI employee breach was caused by an Accenture flaw.

Researchers Determine That 2,514 Cybersecurity Events Occur Each Second

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:40:01 -0400

The Comcast Business 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report analyzed 79.3 billion cybersecurity events detected across its cybersecurity customers between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026

Mississippi City Discloses Ransomware Incident

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Vicksburg, Mississippi, had computer systems temporarily shut down due to a cyberattack.

US-Bound Oil Supertanker Breached by Hackers

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

While approaching the coast of Texas, an oil supertanker was hacked.

Frontline Education Data Breach Highlights Third-Party Risks

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:20:00 -0400

An education technology company was breached.

Why Location Intelligence is Becoming Critical for Emergency Response and Security Operations

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

When an alarm triggers and the operator can see the event pinned to a specific room on a live 3D indoor map, the response changes fundamentally.

Jackie Bean Named Executive Director of SDM & Security Magazines

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Jackie Bean has been named the Executive Director of SDM and Security Magazines.

AI Risk Is Here, but Not in the Way You Might Expect

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Focusing solely on AI, and not what AI will become a force multiplier of, won’t help us minimize loss and disruption.

Preventing AI Data Breaches and Leaks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Approximately 612,000 UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year, according to the UK Government's Cyber security breaches survey with OpenAI and Anthropic most recently having committed data breaches from uninstructed cyberattacks.

Disinformation, Defense and Democracy: A Look as This Year’s Election Security

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Securing the electoral process is essential to ensuring Americans’ voices are heard, and that they trust they have been heard.

Trump, AI Executives Sign Voluntary AI Safety Accord

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Breaking down the voluntary AI safety accord signed by President Trump and AI executives.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Drives Home a Key Challenge: Agentic AI

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0400

As AI continues to evolve, governance is struggling to keep pace.

The Problem with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Recommendations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400

The issue with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month suggestions? Identity attacks have evolved.

ShinyHunters and the New Reality of Identity Theft

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The new generation of cybercriminals, exemplified by groups like ShinyHunters, practice a more persistent version of identity theft.

Improving Security Training to Adapt to Modern Phishing Schemes

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security magazine speaks with with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information.

40M McDonald's Records Exposed Through Customer Data Platform

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400

McDonald’s Indonesia exposed more than 40 million records.