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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 122

Information Security News: TSA’s Airport Facial-Recog Tech Faces Audit ProbeThe Register by Brandon VigliaroloThe U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) facial recognition program is under audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) due to concerns over privacy, data security, and potential biases. The audit will assess 

An Opportunity For the EU to Support Digital Freedom

An Opportunity For the EU to Support Digital Freedom

The EU has a great opportunity to fill the gap left by US withdrawal of funding for digital privacy and rights initiatives worldwide

Beyond Data Protection Day: Safeguarding Our Digital Lives Every Day

Beyond Data Protection Day: Safeguarding Our Digital Lives Every Day

January 28th was Data Protection Day—a global reminder that privacy isn’t just a legal formality or an operational headache. It’s a fundamental pillar of trust. If your business handles client or customer data (and let’s be honest, that includes almost every business these days), you 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 121

Information Security News: US Cyber Agency’s Future Role in Elections Remains Murky Under the Trump Administration Security Week via Associated PressThe role of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in safeguarding elections is increasingly uncertain under the Trump administration. While CISA played a 

Beyond Data Protection Day: Safeguarding Our Digital Lives Every Day

Beyond Data Protection Day: Safeguarding Our Digital Lives Every Day

January 28th was Data Protection Day—a global reminder that privacy isn’t just a legal formality or an operational headache. It’s a fundamental pillar of trust. If your business handles client or customer data (and let’s be honest, that includes almost every business these days), you 

Identity: The New Perimeter for Organisational Cybersecurity in the Age of Competitive AI

Identity: The New Perimeter for Organisational Cybersecurity in the Age of Competitive AI

In today’s hyper-connected, rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional cybersecurity paradigms no longer suffice. The perimeter-based approach, which relied on securing the network boundary, has become obsolete as organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing, remote work, and AI-driven tools. The competitive nature of artificial intelligence (AI) further 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 120

Information Security News US freezes foreign aid, halting cybersecurity defence and policy funds for alliesThe Register by Jessica LyonsRead more here The U.S. government has frozen foreign aid, including funds allocated to support allies’ cybersecurity defense and policy initiatives. This unexpected move could leave critical 

China’s Open-Source AI: The genie is out of the bottle, and the race is on

China’s AI ambitions have been making headlines for years, but recent developments have thrown a curveball into the global tech landscape. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has managed to develop a top-tier AI model despite facing significant sanctions and restrictions. And here’s the kicker—it’s open 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 119

Information Security News Google Cloud Links Poor Credentials to Nearly Half of All Cloud-Based AttacksBy Matt Kapko, Cybersecurity DiveRead moreGoogle Cloud has reported that nearly half of all cloud-based cyberattacks can be traced back to weak or compromised credentials. Attackers frequently exploit poor password hygiene 

Welcome New Member – Krishna Pasumarthi from New Zealand!

Welcome New Member – Krishna Pasumarthi from New Zealand!

Please welcome our newest member from New Zealand, Krishna Pasumarthi! Krish is a seasoned IT Risk & Security leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity strategy, third-party risk management, and security managed services. As the Managing Director of Cybrgen, he advises C-suite