Innovation Spotlight: The Authentication Revolution: Badge Inc.’s “DARPA Dan” Kaufman is Rewriting Cybersecurity’s Playbook
In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, true innovation is rare. Most solutions are incremental band-aids on a fundamentally broken system. But what happens when a DARPA veteran decides to completely…
Identity Security, Simplified: How Whiteswan is Redefining Zero-Trust PAM for the Modern Enterprise
Introduction Privileged Access Management (PAM) continues to challenge enterprise security teams. For mid-market organizations in particular, complex deployments, fragmented tools, long time-to-value, and over-permissioned identities create ongoing risk. As identity-based…
Publisher’s Spotlight: Industrial Defender
By Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine In today’s hyperconnected world, protecting critical infrastructure has become a national imperative. From energy grids and transportation systems to water treatment facilities…
The Art and Science of Being a CISO
Have you ever wondered why people are chosen to become Chief Information Security Officers? I started thinking about my peers and listening to their stories of how they obtained their…
Digital Payment Security: Trends and Realities of 2025
As we navigate 2025, the digital transformation continues to reshape industries, with the financial sector at its forefront. Digital payments are no longer an emerging trend, but a fundamental part…
High Speed Smishing: The Psychology Behind Toll Road Scams
Ping! A sudden message appears: “Please pay for Toll Road usage on [insert random day here].” Instantly, you find yourself wondering, Where did I go that day? Did I forget…
Why EPSS is a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity Risk Management
Having served on the MITRE.org CVE (OVAL) advisory board, I have spent years analyzing vulnerabilities and how they impact global cybersecurity. The challenge has always been prioritization—how do we determine…
Publishers Spotlight: Flashpoint
In 2024, a new hybrid cold war is redefining the threat landscape. Cyber, physical, and geopolitical risks are converging, with nation-states, ransomware groups, and insider threats exploiting vulnerabilities to disrupt…
Publisher’s Spotlight: Merlin Group
Bridging the Gap Between Cyber Innovation and Regulated Markets Addressing the Challenge of Innovation Access in Regulated Markets In an era where the need for technological innovation is more critical…
Innovator Spotlight: Fortra
by Dan K. Anderson CEO, CISO, and vCISO As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and frequent, organizations face immense pressure to simplify their security stacks and improve operational efficiency. According…
Halting Hackers on the Holidays: Protecting Yourself from Seasonal Cyber Threats
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS Ho-ho-hold on to your data! 🎅 The holiday season is here, bringing cheer, gifts, and…cybercriminals?! That’s right! While you’re decking the halls, hackers are…
The Future of Cybersecurity: Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS As the publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine, I have a great honor and pleasure to meet with many of the market leaders and innovators…