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This Friday! February 13th! Join Security BSides Northern Virginia for our first Hacker Happy Hour of 2026!
Meet up at Bunnyman Brewing in Chantilly, Virginia for immaculate vibes & excellent networking! We are celebrating our 10th year of our Northern Virginia hacker community.
Come hang out!
Shadya Maldonado shares her journey from military service to founding ArcQubit, Inc., a pioneering software company. With over 16 years of experience, her career demonstrates curiosity and dedication to advancing cybersecurity and modernizing technology.
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Then, once transformed, you still need to re-validate that the outputs are correct, and voila, a repeatable way to deliver client reports in a scalable way.
Pretty cool. Today I helped a client develop a proof-of-concept for an AI server that normalizes vulnerability-scanning results across thousands of report lines. This process produces much clearer executive summaries, ranked by risk, with some assistance from Claude.
If you are relying on a vendor's "generic safety score," you might be building on a house of cards.
My latest blog covers:
1️⃣ Why averages hide danger.
2️⃣ The importance of "Red Teaming."
3️⃣ Questions you MUST ask your AI vendors today.
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Hackers don't try once and give up.
So why do we test our AI defense that way?
🛑 NIST found that when they allowed for repeated attempts on AI agents, simulating a persistent junior hacker, the average attack success rate jumped from 57% to 80%.
New Video Alert! 🚨 Ever wonder what it really takes to break into the cybersecurity field? We sat down with Jasson Casey to get his expert insights and tips.
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Jason Casey shares his path from Software Engineer to Cyber Expert. Learn why deep technical curiosity and protocol knowledge are your best career assets in the age of AI. Watch the full episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity.
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Great Audible New Year promotion! Since you were probably planning to buy a few books, why not earn a $15 credit by using 3 of your Audible Credits?
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Stop making resolutions. Start rebooting
You wouldn't run a critical server at 100% utilization for a year without maintenance. Why do it to yourself?
Instead of vague goals, join me for The System Reboot. It is a 3-day protocol to clear your personal technical debt
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Security Copilot in Microsoft 365 E5: Maximizing AI-Powered Security Capabilities
You can learn what your license includes and use it to protect your organization more effectively. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
US SMBs face over $3 million annually from data breaches, similar to opening a second store. This highlights the serious risk and financial burden. Three threats demand urgent action hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in devices like WatchGuard, Fortinet, and Cisco
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The "Deadman's Switch" is a Nightmare Scenario for SMB Leaders.
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Most "AI Strategy" is just guessing with a chatbot.
Real deployment needs RAG architecture, token economics, and security governance. I built a no-fluff guide to move you from "playing" to "shipping."
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CISA just released the blueprint for securely integrating AI into Operational Technology.
If you use AI to drive efficiency in physical ops, you must balance it with safety. This guide covers:
-Assessing data risks
-Continuous model testing
-Maintaining human oversight
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The "Chaos Monkey" Drill
Once a year, tell your SysAdmin they are "dead" for the day.
Try to restore a file or cut a payroll check using ONLY the documentation in the binder.
If you have to call them, you failed the test.
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Updated my Mastering LLMs course with a breakdown of RAG vs. Fine-Tuning, Safety Protocols, and the CO-STAR Framework. Stop guessing; start engineering. Get the full guide + templates for $9.99 👇
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Most people are still guessing with AI. They type a prompt, hope for the best, and get hallucinations.
It is time to treat English like a programming language.
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How do you go from inner-city Memphis to the FBI, and then to leading policy at Twitter & Amazon?
Erica Shoemate (the "Queen of Pivot") shares her incredible non-traditional journey into #cybersecurity and #AIPolicy. A must-listen!
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I took the demo and deployed my own models to check out the security, governance, and billing features that make tracking your AI projects much less complicated, down to transaction visibility.
Check it out for yourself
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That's when I found Airia’s Enterprise AI Orchestration Platform, a neutral platform that supports any cloud, offering security, compliance, and governance for your AI journey.
Since everyone has been experimenting with building agents and agentic flows, I've been wondering how we can establish governance and safeguards around them, while still making it simple for the business to develop and for security to maintain visibility and oversight.
Eric emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in cybersecurity. With technologies and threats constantly evolving, professionals must stay informed about the latest tradecraft and techniques.
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Eric’s journey into cybersecurity is not only inspiring but also enlightening for anyone looking to enter this ever-evolving field. With over two decades of experience in the military and private sectors, Eric shares his insights on career development, leadership, and the future of cybersecurity.
In the latest episode of “Breaking into Cybersecurity,” host Chris Foulon sits down with Eric Stride, the Chief Security Officer at Huntress.
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This article provides a clear explanation of:
💡 The power of qubits and superposition.
💡 Its Importance for your business strategy & security.
💡 A simple, jargon-free understanding.
Gain the knowledge to join informed discussions without a physics degree.
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