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What We Can Learn from the Log4j Vulnerability

Pure Storage

In December, a critical zero-day vulnerability was reported in the widely used Log4j framework. Log4j is so ubiquitous, in fact, that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly called this “the most serious vulnerability I have seen in my decades-long career.”. And that’s the key to the vulnerability.

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School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden

Security Industry Association

It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals who are working diligently each day to enhance the safety and security of our schools and mitigate active shooter threats.

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Crisis Management Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Bernstein Crisis Management

Key activities in this stage include: Risk analysis: Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s operations to identify potential threats and assess their probability and potential impact.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Data breaches often exploit vulnerabilities in software, weak passwords, or insider threats to gain access to critical systems and exfiltrate data. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in outdated systems or through advanced persistent threats (APTs). To fix these vulnerabilities: 1.

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Inflation, Job Anxiety, and Grievance: A Recipe for Civil Unrest in 2025

Bernstein Crisis Management

The findings reveal an unprecedented lack of trust in governments, business leaders, and the media, with distrust tied to economic inequality and a pervasive sense of societal unfairness. According to the Edelman survey, young adults are particularly vulnerable, with 53% endorsing hostile activism as a legitimate tool for change.

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AI’s Double-Edged Sword: The Threat and Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

Zerto

On the other, it provides cybercriminals with sophisticated tools to exploit vulnerabilities. By analyzing social media profiles, email correspondence, and other publicly available data, AI can generate convincing phishing emails that are difficult to distinguish from legitimate communication.

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Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment

Pure Storage

Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment by Pure Storage Blog Summary The Pure Storage Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool that helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their storage environment and offers actionable steps to help them reduce exposure to threats.