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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 167

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 167

ICS Advisories, Global Data Breaches, and Leadership Under Pressure This issue covers new CISA Industrial Control Systems advisories and an Apple vulnerability added to the KEV Catalog, alongside major global breaches impacting Workday, Intel, PayPal, Orange, and Colt. We highlight Commvault pre-auth exploit chains, increased 

Sydney CyAN x LeadersIT Gathering – August 2025 Recap by Kim Chandler McDonald

Sydney CyAN x LeadersIT Gathering – August 2025 Recap by Kim Chandler McDonald

Is it Possible to Future-Proof the Cyber Workforce? On Wednesday 13 August, the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) Sydney chapter smashed its attendance record at Peoplebank Sydney IT Recruitment. Co-hosted with our friends at LeadersIT, the evening tackled a big, thorny question: Is it possible to 

Two Distinguished Leaders Return as Mentors in the CyAN September 2025 Cohort

Two Distinguished Leaders Return as Mentors in the CyAN September 2025 Cohort

We are proud to welcome back Bharat Raingangar (UAE) and Saba Bagheri (Australia) as mentors in the CyAN Mentorship Programme – September 2025 Cohort. Both leaders bring exceptional experience, proven impact, and a passion for shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. 🌍 Bharat Raingangar 

Welcome Our Newest CyAN Member: Sam Bertram, UK InfoSec Leader

Welcome Our Newest CyAN Member: Sam Bertram, UK InfoSec Leader

We are delighted to welcome Sam Bertram from the United Kingdom to the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN). Sam is an experienced Information Security leader with more than 15 years across both offensive and defensive security. His expertise runs deep in red teaming, threat-led testing (CBEST, 

Welcoming Our Global Mentors – September 2025

Welcoming Our Global Mentors – September 2025

The Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) is proud to welcome the new mentors for the CyAN Mentorship Program – September 2025 cycle. This global initiative connects experienced cybersecurity leaders with aspiring professionals, fostering collaboration, growth, and knowledge sharing across industries and regions. Our September 2025 Global 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 166

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 166

ICS Alerts, Global Breaches, and Building the Cyber Workforce of Tomorrow From the United States to Norway, Australia to the United Kingdom, and across Asia and Europe, Cyber (In)Securities Edition 166 delivers critical cybersecurity alerts, global breach updates, and expert insights shaping the future of 

Meet the CyAN Mentorship Committee – Driving Global Cybersecurity Mentorship

Meet the CyAN Mentorship Committee – Driving Global Cybersecurity Mentorship

We are excited to introduce the global team guiding the CyAN Mentorship Programme. From Europe to the Americas, the Middle East to APAC, these dedicated members bring deep expertise and leadership to support the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Working together, they provide strategic direction, 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 165

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 165

Global Cyber Threats, Leadership Blind Spots, and AI Infrastructure Risks This edition of Cyber (In)Securities offers a global scan of today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, spanning ransomware takedowns, credential leaks, AI infrastructure vulnerabilities, and critical insights from CyAN leaders. Key highlights: Editor’s Desk – by 

🇨🇦 Encryption, Accountability, and the Cliff Edge: Why Canada Must Rethink Bill C-2

🇨🇦 Encryption, Accountability, and the Cliff Edge: Why Canada Must Rethink Bill C-2

Bill C-2 is not compatible with Canada’s global ambitions. This isn’t just a technical issue – it’s a constitutional one. So, dear Ottawa… A word to Prime Minister Carney About the Author: Kim Chandler McDonald is the Co-Founder and CEO of 3 Steps Data, driving 

“What happens to Heroes?”  🎬 Episode 9 – When it all falls apart, some stand up for others by Didier Annet

“What happens to Heroes?”  🎬 Episode 9 – When it all falls apart, some stand up for others by Didier Annet

Who are the Heroes ? This installment, number nine, explores the rapid transformation that occurs when ordinary employees suddenly become heroes, taking on rescue roles following a devastating cyberattack. What I will call the “Heroes” “I had to stay calm. Show that everything was okay.