Cybersecurity
Network Security & Vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability Count Surges 20% Year-over-Year
More than 48,000 CVEs were tracked in 2025, marking a 20% increase from 2024 and 66% increase from 2023. This acceleration underscores the critical importance of rapid patching strategies.
Source: TechTarget
• SCADA System Vulnerability CVE-2025-0921 Disclosed
A privileged file system vulnerability (CVE-2025-0921) in the Iconics Suite SCADA system could lead to denial-of-service attacks on critical infrastructure systems.
Source: Palo Alto Networks
Infrastructure & Cloud Security
• Cloud Security Architecture Best Practices
Security architecture in cloud environments requires strong identity controls, network segmentation, and automation. Organizations must adapt security strategies based on public, private, or hybrid cloud deployment models.
Source: Fidelis Security
• Linux Security Overhaul Addresses Growing Threats
Startup Amutable is developing solutions to bring "verifiable integrity" to Linux systems, addressing escalating attack vectors on this widely-used operating system.
Source: Network World
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Bridging PAM, IAM & IGA for Non-Human Identity Management
With the rise of agentic AI and non-human identities (NHIs), organizations need unified strategies bridging Privileged Access Management (PAM), IAM, and Identity Governance Administration (IGA).
Source: BeyondTrust
Data Protection & Privacy
• 2026: Global Data Protection at a Crossroads
2026 marks a critical inflection point with three major forces reshaping data protection: GDPR reopening, rapid AI development, and expanding digital regulation amid geopolitical tensions.
Source: Future of Privacy Forum
• Privacy Guides: Non-Profit Privacy Resource
Privacy Guides provides practical information for protecting data security and privacy, offering independent resources free from commercial interests or paid sponsorships.
Source: Privacy Guides
Software & Hardware Security
• Exploited Vulnerabilities Drive 40% of Intrusions
Cisco Talos reports that exploited vulnerabilities were responsible for nearly 40% of all intrusions in Q4 2025, highlighting the critical importance of timely patching and vulnerability management.
Source: SC Magazine
• Hardware Security Modules Face Post-Quantum Migration
HSMs are foundational security components for public key infrastructure, and organizations are now preparing for post-quantum cryptography migration to maintain long-term security.
Source: Forrester Research
• HSM Market to Grow at 10% CAGR to $3.51B by 2031
The hardware security modules market is experiencing steady growth, valued at $1.98B in 2025 and projected to reach $3.51B by 2031, driven by increasing security requirements.
Source: GreenSheet
Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
• Threat Hunting vs. Incident Response: Reducing Dwell Time
Proactive threat hunting complements incident response capabilities. Organizations are adopting threat intel feeds and continuous monitoring to reduce the mean time to detect (MTTD).
Source: Wiz Academy
• AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity
The convergence of AI and cybersecurity is creating an arms race between defenders and attackers. Organizations must leverage data and autonomous defense systems to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Source: Cyber Defense Magazine
Cybersecurity Education & Certifications
• Free Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course with Certificate
Simplilearn offers free cybersecurity courses covering network protection, malware prevention, and data security fundamentals with recognized certificates for career advancement.
Source: Simplilearn
• Cisco NetAcademy Free Cybersecurity Certification
Cisco NetAcademy provides free cybersecurity training covering fundamentals, common threats, prevention strategies, and practical scenarios with industry-recognized certifications.
Source: Cisco Networking Academy
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