This week’s cybersecurity news was a good reminder of how quickly familiar risks can turn into real impact.   Between ransomware claims involving a major supplier, a large consumer data leak becoming public months later, and new vulnerabilities actively being...

One of the things I love most about working in cybersecurity is that there’s always something new to learn. New techniques, new patterns, new ways attackers try to outsmart defenders. Every day brings another opportunity to sharpen your skills, help someone else solve...

There’s something about the start of a new year that invites fresh perspective. The calendars reset, inboxes refill, and we all quietly hope this is the year things feel a little more manageable. In cybersecurity, that optimism is often met with reality — not because...

The first week of a new year is usually quieter than we expect — fewer alerts, fewer meetings, a little more room to think. I’ve always liked that pause. It’s a chance to look at systems not for what they promise, but for what they actually do when no one’s watching....

As we head into the final week of 2025, it’s a good time to pause and take stock — not just of what we built this year, but how we supported one another along the way. In cybersecurity, progress rarely comes from big, dramatic moments. It comes from steady...

As the year winds down, I’ve been thinking about how much cybersecurity resembles a well-officiated soccer match. When the fundamentals are solid, the rules are clear, and everyone understands their role, the game flows the way it should. When the basics slip,...

There’s a moment at the start of every good drive or long hike where you pause, take a breath, and mentally map the terrain ahead. Not because you expect trouble, but because preparation makes the rest of the journey smoother. Cybersecurity works the same way — the...

I’ve always found that cybersecurity rewards the same mindset that helps you appreciate a new place: pay attention, stay patient, and look twice at the things most people walk past without noticing. Most of the progress we make as analysts doesn’t come from big...

One thing I’ve learned in this field is that every investigation teaches you something—sometimes about the threat, sometimes about the system, and sometimes about your own instincts. I like that part of the job. You follow the clues, stay patient, and let the picture...

As we head into Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking about how much of cybersecurity comes down to gratitude—gratitude for the teams who stay curious, who ask questions, who share what they know without hesitation. After more than twenty years in this field, I’ve seen how...