With global cybercrime costs projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, this episode unpacks the surge in ransomware and data breaches targeting critical sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and water systems. We explore how "enterprising adversaries" are weaponizing generative AI for deepfakes and vishing while exploiting third-party supply chains to compromise major entities like 700Credit and Snowflake. Finally, we analyze the critical "human element" of cybersecurity, from the infiltration of North Korean IT workers to the bribing of insiders, revealing why identity protection has become the new perimeter.
www.breached.company/briefing-2025-cybersecurity-threat-landscape-and-incident-analysis
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As the global cybersecurity market approaches $300 billion, organizations are shifting from reactive measures to a "preemptive" posture to combat the rise of autonomous AI agents and "harvest now, decrypt later" quantum threats. We explore how the "CISO 3.0" must navigate a massive 4.8 million-person talent shortage by adopting cybersecurity mesh architectures and platform consolidation while managing a complex "compliance cliff" that includes the EU AI Act, DORA, and strict new SEC enforcement priorities. This episode analyzes the critical pivot toward identity-centric security and AI governance required to survive an era where machines battle machines and trust is the new perimeter.
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This series explores how emerging technologies—from Artificial Intelligence to biotechnology—are acting as "force multipliers" to transform the human brain itself into a contested battlefield. We examine NATO's strategic framework for "Cognitive Superiority," detailing how adversaries exploit the "OODA loop" to disrupt decision-making and how nations can build resilience against these invisible threats. Moving beyond traditional propaganda, we reveal how this continuous "gray zone" warfare targets not just military forces, but the trust and social contracts of entire democratic societies.
https://www.myprivacy.blog/the-silent-war-psychological-operations-from-the-kgb-to-tiktok
https://www.compliancehub.wiki/the-white-house-influencer-pipeline-how-the-biden-administration-revolutionized-government-communications-through-social-media
www.myprivacy.blog/cognitive-warfare-a-synthesis-of-natos-strategic-assessment-and-research-initiatives
 
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As the cybersecurity landscape transitions from reactive detection to automated preemption, this series explores how the rise of "Agentic AI" and autonomous threats are forcing organizations to radically modernize their security stacks. We dive deep into the essential governance strategies for the year ahead, including the adoption of the new NIST SP 800-63-4 digital identity guidelines and the necessity of moving toward phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication. Join us to discover how CISOs are optimizing budgets to combat deepfakes and supply chain risks while preparing for a regulatory environment that demands continuous, demonstrable compliance.
 
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Join us as we explore the comprehensive guidance released by international cybersecurity agencies, including CISA and the NSA, regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence into critical infrastructure environments. We will break down the four key principles for owners and operators, which range from understanding unique AI risks—such as model drift and lack of explainability—to embedding necessary oversight and failsafe practices. Finally, we discuss how to balance the efficiency and predictive capabilities of AI with the absolute necessity of maintaining functional safety and data security in operational technology.
 
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Join us as we explore the critical alignment between the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the ISO 27001:2022 standard, demonstrating how financial entities can leverage existing ISMS frameworks for regulatory compliance. We break down the detailed mapping of governance, third-party risk management, and incident reporting, turning complex regulatory requirements into actionable security controls. Whether you are managing critical ICT functions or preparing for threat-led penetration testing, this episode provides the practical blueprint to help your organization meet DORA's mandatory resilience standards. 
 
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As 2026 approaches, cybersecurity leaders face a "strategic redesign" that prioritizes resilience and recovery over mere prevention to handle the $20 trillion cybercrime economy. This episode explores the critical convergence of autonomous Agentic AI, the urgent mandate for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and the cementing of Zero Trust as a non-negotiable regulatory standard. Tune in to understand how self-healing infrastructure and decentralized identity frameworks are reshaping the digital defense landscape for long-term survival.
 
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In 2025, software supply chain attacks have surged by 34%, with threat actors like Salt Typhoon exploiting a "lack of visibility" to target critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. This episode explores the permanent "SolarWinds Effect" on executive liability and how CISA’s updated 2025 SBOM mandates are forcing organizations to cryptographically prove the integrity of their software "ingredients". Finally, we analyze the shift from static vendor questionnaires to continuous, AI-driven Zero Trust architectures designed to limit the blast radius of inevitable third-party breaches
 
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