Innovation at the Edge: Securing Progress Without Compromise
In cybersecurity and information security, innovation is both an opportunity and a liability. Organizations must adapt faster than adversaries, deploying new technologies, processes, and defenses to maintain advantage. Yet history shows that unchecked innovation — whether in AI-driven analytics, cloud migration, or zero-trust adoption — can introduce just as many vulnerabilities as it solves. The […]
Global Geopolitics and Espionage Campaigns (2025 Update)
Recent cyberespionage campaigns reveal an alarming global surge in state-sponsored hacking — especially targeting telecom, government, and media. In this article, we’ll explore notable government-aligned cyber activity in 2025. Chinese State-Aligned Attacks on Telecom Networks This year, “Salt Typhoon,” a hacking group almost certainly linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), was confirmed to […]
Insider Threats in a Hybrid Workforce: What to Watch for in 2025
Insider threats — malicious, negligent, or even accidental breaches performed by trusted individuals — have evolved rapidly with the rise of distributed teams and the proliferation of hybrid work models. Organizations face a growing challenge: how to safeguard sensitive information when employees, contractors, and partners operate remotely, often with less oversight and on diverse networks. […]
Gamification in Security Awareness Training
Gamification in security awareness transforms cybersecurity training from a routine task into a dynamic, engaging experience. By weaving game mechanics — such as quizzes, challenges, and recognition programs — into training content, organizations can motivate participation, reinforce key concepts, and cultivate a culture of continuous vigilance. Why Gamify Security Awareness? Gamification leverages the brain’s […]
Rise of Voice Phishing: AI-Powered Vishing Targeting Enterprise CRMs
AI-powered voice phishing, or “vishing,” has emerged as a top threat by bypassing email filters and traditional controls to directly target employees through convincing, real-time social engineering. In 2025, several high-profile breaches demonstrate that vishing’s evolution — combining AI voice synthesis, CRM targeting, and publicly scraped data — is redefining the cyber risk facing corporations […]
Turning Compliance Into Opportunity: How Blacksmith Fuels MSP Growth
If you’ve scrolled any cybersecurity headlines in 2025, you’ve noticed a trend: “Lack of compliance” isn’t just a technicality — it’s become a key cause of major breaches across industries. The growing scrutiny is clear: when organizations are hit, the first big question reporters, regulators, and clients ask is, “Were they compliant?” Breaches, Compliance, and […]
Press Release: Blacksmith Announces Strategic Integration with HaloPSA
Blacksmith, the channel’s leading platform for policy creation, audit tracking, and security program management, has announced a transformative integration with HaloPSA, the unified professional services automation solution for modern MSPs. This integration allows managed service providers (MSPs) to operationalize compliance by turning Compliance Roadmaps in Blacksmith into actionable HaloPSA projects — streamlining security, compliance, and […]
Allianz Life Hack Impacts 1.1 Million Customers — What Happened and Why It Matters
In July 2025, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America disclosed a major cyberattack impacting approximately 1.1 million customers. The breach exposed sensitive personal information and is part of a broader wave of high-profile cyberattacks targeting global companies. As the digital footprint of financial institutions continues to expand, this incident highlights the evolving risks associated with cloud-based platforms and sophisticated […]
Securing the Expanding Attack Surface: From IoT to 5G
The explosion of connected devices and faster networks is fundamentally redefining cybersecurity in 2025. With millions of new IoT devices deployed in fields ranging from manufacturing to healthcare, and 5G networks rapidly scaling up worldwide, organizations now face a vastly widened attack surface. Hackers are quick to target these new entry points—and without proactive defense, […]
Understanding the CIA Triad in Cybersecurity and MSP Compliance
The CIA Triad — Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability — is the heart of every effective cybersecurity strategy. These three interlocking principles define what it means to keep data safe in any organization, from global enterprises to small businesses. What Are the Parts of the CIA Triad? Confidentiality: Ensures information is accessible only to those authorized to […]