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October 16, 2025 06:00

Laura Faria: Empathy on the front lines

Laura opens up about her journey through various cybersecurity roles, her leap into incident response, and what it feels like to support customers during their toughest moments — including high-stakes situations impacting critical infrastructure.

October 8, 2025 06:00

What to do when you click on a suspicious link

As the go-to cybersecurity expert for your friends and family, you’ll want to be ready for those “I clicked a suspicious link — now what?” messages. Share this quick guide to help them know exactly what to do next.

October 2, 2025 14:00

Family group chats: Your (very last) line of cyber defense

Amy gives an homage to parents in family group chats everywhere who want their children to stay safe in this wild world.

September 18, 2025 06:00

Alex Ryan: From zero chill to quiet confidence

Discover how a Cisco Talos Incident Response expert transitioned from philosophy to the high-stakes world of incident command, offering candid insights into managing burnout and finding a supportive team.

August 21, 2025 14:00

Cherry pie, Douglas firs and the last trip of the summer

Amy (ahem, Special Agent Dale Cooper) shares lessons from their trip to the Olympic Peninsula and cybersecurity travel tips for your last-minute adventures.

August 19, 2025 06:00

JJ Cummings: The art of controlling information

Get an inside look at how JJ Cummings helped build and lead one of Cisco Talos’ most impactful security teams, and discover what drives him to stay at the forefront of threat intelligence.

July 24, 2025 14:00

BRB, pausing for a "Sanctuary Moon" marathon

Get to know the real people behind cybersecurity’s front lines. In this week’s newsletter, sci-fi meets reality, humanity powers technology and a few surprises are waiting to be discovered.

July 23, 2025 06:00

Meet Hazel Burton

In the first Humans of Talos, Amy sits with Hazel Burton — storyteller, security advocate, and all-around Talos legend. Hazel shares her journey from small business entrepreneurship to leading content programs at Talos.

May 29, 2025 14:00

A new author has appeared

Talos Content Manager Amy introduces themself, shares her unconventional journey into cybersecurity and reports on threats masquerading as AI installers.