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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 

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, 

Introduction – Nicholas Francis, Mentorship Programme Participant 2025

Introduction – Nicholas Francis, Mentorship Programme Participant 2025

Nicholas Francis is one of our latest crop of mentorship programme participants. Here is his introduction as a new member of the CyAN community.

CyAN Mentorship Wrap-Up – 2025-1

CyAN Mentorship Wrap-Up – 2025-1

CyAN is nearing the end of its spring 2025 mentorship programme. We extend a sincere thank you to our members who have agreed to contribute to the development of new talent entering the information security sector: Saba Bahgeri (Australia), Mohammed Shakil Khan (UAE), Mathew Nicho 

Welcome New Member – Amna Almadhoob from Bahrain

Welcome New Member – Amna Almadhoob from Bahrain

Please welcome our newest member from Bahrain, Amna Almadhoob As a leader in the cybersecurity field, specializing in the financial industry, Amna brings extensive experience in defining strategic direction to secure operations, assets, and products against evolving threats. She has a proven track record in 

CyAN Voices: Growing Careers Through Mentorship

CyAN Voices: Growing Careers Through Mentorship

In this mentorship story of 2025, Sumandeep Kaur shares her experience as a Web Developer and Cybersecurity Intern under the guidance of her CyAN mentor, Shantanu Bhattacharya. Empowering Early-Career Web Developer & Cybersecurity Professionals: My Journey with the CyAN Mentorship Program By Sumandeep Kaur Acknowledging