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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 181

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 181

You can download this edition by clicking the three dots icon on the far right and selecting Download PDF File. For the best reading experience, we recommend enlarging it by clicking the fullscreen icon, which is the third icon from the right. All article titles 

Breaking Into Tech: What No One Tells You as a New Grad by Efe Zindanci

I just graduated from Isik University with a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, and like many recent graduates, I am working on finding my place in the tech world. It feels exciting because it opens new possibilities, but it is also stressful at times 

Is Social Media Distracting Gen Z From the Real AI Security Crisis by Lauren Mauro

Is Social Media Distracting Gen Z From the Real AI Security Crisis by Lauren Mauro

I scroll past another TikTok about how AI is “ruining everything!” The comments are predictably catastrophic: artists losing jobs, humanity’s demise, the usual. I keep scrolling. Five videos later, an AI-generated meme makes me laugh. Of course, the comments are pure outrage: “Stop normalising AI!” 

India’s Cyber Threat Landscape 2025: The ₹20,000 Crore Cyber Tsunami by Pathan Humam

India’s Cyber Threat Landscape 2025: The ₹20,000 Crore Cyber Tsunami by Pathan Humam

As part of the 3-Month Cybersecurity Mentorship Program, I’m excited to share my research report titled “India’s Cyber Threat Landscape 2025 – The ₹20,000 Crore Cyber Tsunami: A Strategic Roadmap for Business Resilience.” Under Mr. Shakil Khan’s mentorship, I’ve gained deep insights into GRC implementation, compliance processes, real-world challenges, and 

The Weakest Link is Still Human: Why social engineering remains the top cyber threat and how we keep falling for it by Isobel McCaffery

The Weakest Link is Still Human: Why social engineering remains the top cyber threat and how we keep falling for it by Isobel McCaffery

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. That was one of my mother’s favourite sayings growing up. Back then, I thought it was just her way of both avoiding doing something preventing my brother and me from arguing with her decisions. 

CyAN Mentorship: A Global Journey in Motion

CyAN Mentorship: A Global Journey in Motion

The September 2025 cohort of the CyAN Mentorship Program is in full motion, bringing together mentors and mentees from across the globe. From Sydney to Spain, from Bahrain to Budapest, from India to Morocco, and from the United Arab Emirates to the United States, this 

An Ode to a Mentor: Remembering David Pensak

An Ode to a Mentor: Remembering David Pensak

First Encounters Some mentors change the way you think. A rare few change the way you see yourself, your work, and even the future you’re building. For Michael T. McDonald and I, that person was David Pensak. I first encountered David in 2012 when I 

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 

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