Monthly Archives: June 2025

Why we should be thinking about drone attacks in the US

“There’s a gap between the state of unmanned air craft and … the law that governs what you can do to secure yourselves,” said Carter Lee. The post Why we should be thinking about drone attacks in the US first appeared on Federal News Network.
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No pay raise for federal employees in 2026 budget request

Unlike the “skinny” budget released in early May, the administration did include funding requests for OPM, Education and independent agencies like CFBP. The post No pay raise for federal employees in 2026 budget request first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DoControl helps organizations enforce zero trust security strategies

DoControl announced expanded capabilities that further support organizations in enforcing zero trust security strategies – without compromising business agility or user productivity. Zero trust principles dictate that no user, device, or location is inherently trusted. While this approach is essential for reducing risk, overly rigid enforcement can hinder business operations. DoControl addresses this challenge with a new capability that balances security with usability. The latest enhancement enables organizations to quarantine sensitive SaaS assets in near … More → The post DoControl helps organizations enforce zero trust security strategies appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Monday, June 2nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9474, (Mon, Jun 2nd)

(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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3 CIO tips for modernizing legacy technology

Tackling technical debt can feel like an uphill battle. Here’s how decision-makers overcome hurdles, mitigate concerns and build momentum.
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How modern procurement helps rein in tail spend and navigate a challenging market

Modernize procurement to cut tail spend and boost compliance. Discover how leading teams use Amazon Business to drive smarter, more strategic purchasing.
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Demystifying digital transformation

Digital transformation has become a strategic imperative and is more accessible than ever, regardless of where your company stands on its journey.
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Product showcase: Smarter pentest reporting and exposure management with PlexTrac

The threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Staying ahead means going beyond automated scans and check-the-box assessments. It demands continuous, hands-on testing through a security approach that proactively identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates threats in real time. To manage these exposures effectively, security teams need a streamlined way to track, prioritize, and remediate issues as they’re discovered. PlexTrac empowers offensive and defensive teams to collaborate in real time, transforming manual testing efforts into actionable insights … More → The post Product showcase: Smarter pentest reporting and exposure management with PlexTrac appeared first on Help Net Security.
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CISO 3.0: Leading AI governance and security in the boardroom

In this Help Net Security interview, Aaron McCray, Field CISO at CDW, discusses how AI is transforming the CISO role from a tactical cybersecurity guardian into a strategic enterprise risk advisor. With AI now embedded across business functions, CISOs are leading enterprise-wide governance and risk management efforts. He also shares insights on practical challenges, new skillsets, and building AI-fluent security cultures. With AI now embedded across business functions, how does a CISO’s role evolve to … More → The post CISO 3.0: Leading AI governance and security in the boardroom appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Simple SSH Backdoor, (Mon, Jun 2nd)

For most system and network administrators, the free SSH client Putty has been their best friend for years! This tool was also (ab)used by attackers that deployed a trojanized version[1]. Microsoft had the good idea to include OpenSSH (beta version) in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. One year later, it became a default component with Windows 10 version 1803. I remember the join of type for the first time “ssh” or “scp” in a cmd.exe! SSH is a very powerful tool that can be used in multiple ways, and it was de-facto categorized as a “LOLBIN”[2].
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