Author Archives: Greg Otto

F5 disclosures breach tied to nation-state threat actor

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F5, a company that specializes in application security and delivery technology, disclosed Wednesday that it had been the target of what it’s calling a “highly sophisticated” cyberattack, which it attributes to a nation-state actor. The announcement follows authorization from the U.S. Department of Justice, which allowed F5 to delay public disclosure of the breach under […]

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Swalwell seeks answers from CISA on workforce cuts

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Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., sent a letter Tuesday to acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala raising concerns about staffing levels and the direction of the nation’s primary cybersecurity agency, writing that the “Trump Administration has undertaken multiple efforts to decimate CISA’s workforce, undermining our nation’s cybersecurity.” Swalwell, the ranking member on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee […]

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LevelBlue to acquire Cybereason in latest cybersecurity industry consolidation

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For Cybereason, the acquisition bookends a turbulent seven-year period that saw the company swing from near-IPO status to dramatic valuation declines and multiple restructurings.

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Red, Blue, and Now AI: Rethinking Cybersecurity Training for the 2026 Threat Landscape

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Cybersecurity today is defined by complexity. Threats evolve in real time, driven by AI-generated malware, autonomous reconnaissance, and adversaries capable of pivoting faster than ever.  In a recent survey by DarkTrace of more than 1,500 cybersecurity professionals worldwide, nearly 74% said AI-powered threats are a major challenge for their organization, and 90% expect these threats […]

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Cisco uncovers new SNMP vulnerability used in attacks on IOS devices

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Cisco Systems has issued security updates to address a critical vulnerability in its widely deployed IOS and IOS XE network operating systems, after confirming the flaw is being exploited in active attacks. Designated CVE-2025-20352, the vulnerability resides in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco’s core network software. According to Cisco, the weakness […]

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What to do if your company discovers a North Korean worker in its ranks

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Experts say companies often struggle to manage the aftermath when they discover an employee’s true identity is not what it seemed.

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Why federal IT leaders must act now to deliver NIST’s post-quantum cryptography transition

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The NIST standards show that with one year of progress behind us, there are five years of opportunity ahead.

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DOD official: We need to drop the cybersecurity talent hiring window to 25 days

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Mark Gorak outlined that the department has seen a drop in the time it takes to hire, but much more work is needed.

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Check Point acquires AI security firm Lakera in push for enterprise AI protection

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The acquisition comes during a flurry of larger cybersecurity firms looking to add AI security to their customer offerings.

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