The Apocalypse, Live from the #RSAC Expo Floor
The future depicted in the RSAC expo halls this year can best be described as equal parts terrifying and fun. Here is the photographic evidence.
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ATA 2026: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea Treat U.S. Infrastructure as a Standing Battlespace
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) highlights escalating risks to the U.S. from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and aggressive ransomware actors, emphasizing pre-positioning in key systems for potential disruption during crises.
RSAC 2026 - Highlights
As I meet with different cybersecurity vendors, organizations, and professionals this week at RSAC 2026, I am keeping a running timeline of my highlights. I'll be updating throughout the week. Come back for the updates!
The AI Revolution Could Bring A New Kind Of Tyranny (Unless We Force a Better Outcome)
AI is reshaping labor, incentives, and power. As automation competes with humans, security pros will be the first to see the risks — and the first who must show up and help shape what comes next.
The Purdue Model Is Aging: Here's Why Operators Are Looking Toward 2.0
The Purdue Model has long been the GuideStar for securing factories, power plants, and water systems: layer your sensors at the bottom, controllers above, and tie it all to enterprise IT at the top with firewalls segmenting between. Simple. Effective. Or so the industry told itself.
Five Luminaries Worth Following During #RSAC and Beyond
Before we all board our planes, allow me to draw your attention to five people I am especially looking forward to seeing and/or hearing from ...
Cyber Fortress: The War Game Preparing the U.S. for Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
Dragos CEO and Army National Guard Lt. Col. Rob Lee explains how Cyber Fortress brings together military units, infrastructure operators, and international partners to train for real-world cyberattacks against operational technology systems.
Cyberwar’s New Red Line: Why Attacks on Civilians Must Be Stopped
Dragos CEO and National Guard Lt. Col. Rob Lee warns that cyber operations targeting civilian infrastructure, from hospitals to water systems, are crossing a dangerous line the cybersecurity community must confront directly.
CYBR.SEC.CAST Episode 64: Rob Lee
Dragos CEO and U.S. National Guard Lt. Col. Rob Lee on why he returned to military service and the role exercises like Cyber Fortress play in preparing both government and private sector operators for real-world cyber incidents, including those tied to the Iran War.
Welcome to the GhostLine: Chris Glanden’s Tool for Telling Anonymous Cybersecurity Stories
Chris Glanden is blending cybersecurity, journalism, and storytelling through projects like GhostLine and his new narrative podcast series about AI failures.
From IT Help Desk to Cyber Storyteller: How Chris Glanden Built a Creative Career in Cybersecurity
How a career that began in IT support evolved into cybersecurity consulting, podcasting, and documentary filmmaking focused on telling the human stories behind technology.
CYBR.HAK.CAST Episode 10: Chris Glanden
Hosts Michael Farnum and Phil Wylie talk with Chris Glanden, founder and CEO of Barcode and co-founder of the Cyber Circus Network, about his unconventional path into cybersecurity, his passion for storytelling, and the creative projects he’s bringing to the industry.
America's Medical Hardware Is a Battlefield
Many medical devices have expected lifespans measured in decades, and the majority of connected medical devices currently in use wouldn't meet the FDA's latest cybersecurity standards if submitted for approval. Adversaries have noticed.
Iranian Attack on Stryker Brings BYOD Dangers Back to Center Stage
The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) dimension carries implications well beyond Stryker.
#FollowFriday: Five OT Security Leaders Speaking at OT.SEC.CON.
With OT.SEC.CON. coming up, this week's #FollowFriday celebrates five leaders in the space we're looking forward to seeing there.