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A reflection on Identity Security, and my Cybersecurity Fellowship

At first glance, identity security can look like a password problem. Make it longer, Add a number, Insert a symbol, Perhaps, as the image suggests, include an emoji, your pet’s name, and a little piece of your soul. šŸ˜„ But during my cybersecurity fellowship with International Justice Mission (IJM) under the Global Technology Solutions, I […]

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ISACA Cyber Competition Recognizes Students for CrowdStrike Outage Analysis

Jun 15, 2026 By: daviddefusco By Dave DeFusco Five students in the Katz School of Science and Health’s M.S. in Cybersecurity earned third place and scholarship prizes at the ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter 2026 Cybersecurity Case Study Competition by tackling one of the most disruptive technology failures in recent history. Competing under the team name ā€œThe Futurists,ā€

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The Stryker Attack Is a Warning: Your Own Systems Can Be Turned Against You

The recent cyberattack on Stryker should concern every enterprise leader—not because of what was confirmed, but because of what it represents. On March 11, 2026, Stryker disclosed a cyber incident that disrupted parts of its global Microsoft environment. Importantly, the company stated there was no evidence of ransomware or malware, and that its products including

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The 5 Steps to a NIST-Aligned Incident Response Plan: A Practitioner’s Guide to ResilienceĀ 

Why Your IR Plan Needs More Than a Checklist The question isn’t if your organization will face a security incident, but when. The speed and structure of your response directly determine the financial and reputational damage you sustain. As a Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in Incident Response, I’ve seen firsthand how a fragmented plan leads to

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Optimizing Your SIEM: The Architecture of a 40% Incident Reduction

Optimizing Your SIEM: The Architecture of a 40% Incident Reduction

It’s common to hear security vendors promise “full visibility,” but the reality for most organizations is that their Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system is a noisy, bloated data repository. It’s often viewed as a compliance tool rather than the operational core of Threat Detection. If you’re struggling with alert fatigue, false positives, and

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