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EDPACS _ 2023 _ Kevin Lynn McLaughlin, PhD  & Erik S. A. Elliott

EDPACS _ 2023 _ Kevin Lynn McLaughlin, PhD  & Erik S. A. Elliott Unleashing the Power of Mobile Threat Hunting Toolkits: Why They Are Crucial in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape “Mobile threat hunting toolkits are a crucial component of modern cybersecurity … Continue reading

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CYBERSECURITY AND FUSION CENTERS

To cite this article: Kevin Lynn McLaughlin (2023): CYBERSECURITY AND FUSION CENTERS, EDPACS, DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2023.2205689 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/07366981.2023.2205689 In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, it is vital to streamline complexity and create accessible solutions. The establishment of … Continue reading

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Sometimes you need a who, A what, no – a who, oh ok 

It always surprises me when I meet a novice or someone who is new to a field or new to a role and they are embarrassed to ask for help. Even worse is when they are afraid that receiving feedback … Continue reading

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Pollyanna Leadership?

“Positive leadership isn’t just about being optimistic, it’s about acknowledging challenges while emphasizing resilience and a can-do attitude. It empowers individuals and inspires teams to take risks, embrace change, learn from mistakes and work together to overcome obstacles. Unlike authoritarian … Continue reading

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Retaining Cybersecurity Talent

.     Kevin M’s Tips For Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, it’s important to have a talented and skilled team in place to protect your organization’s assets and data. However, finding and retaining cybersecurity … Continue reading

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AI and Cybersecurity

I would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using AI technologies in the field of cybersecurity. On one hand, AI technologies can greatly enhance the capabilities of cybersecurity professionals in detecting and responding to security incidents. AI algorithms … Continue reading

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Zero Trust

For the past few years I was puzzled by the concept of Zero Trust (ZT). I thought it was this big, nebulous thing that I just could not wrap my mind around.  Every time I asked a vendor partner for … Continue reading

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A Risk Approach to Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management McLaughlin, 2022

When first arriving at an organization that has not invested in a major cybersecurity program and then looking at the sheer number of computer vulnerabilities in the environment a sense of feeling overwhelmed is a common initial response. In many … Continue reading

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Small and Medium Size Organizations at Risk

The bad guys are now starting to target mid-tier companies with their hacking activities.  In many cases these companies have not yet come to realize that having a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) or a Virtual Cerified|CISO (vC|CISO) is … Continue reading

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Security Steering Committee – Members Needed

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