We've got one word for it, and it's usually the wrong one
In this week's Threat Source newsletter, Joe explores why the word "burnout" often fails to capture the true toll of working in the cybersecurity industry and why we need better language to address it.
Begun, the Patch Wars have
Long foretold, the Great Patching has begun and it’s a doozy. Buckle in as Joe takes you through the story.
Reporting from Vegas: Networking, AI, and good boys
Joe’s on-the-ground report from Cisco Live U.S. is here, complete with therapy dog pictures and tips on handling conference overstimulation.
It pays to be a forever student
In this newsletter, Joe discusses why understanding other disciplines can often flow back into the macro and micro of cybersecurity, especially in a world of AI.
This one’s for you, Mom
This week, Joe talks about allyship and how being aware of an issue is the first step in helping to fix it.
All gas, no brakes: Time to come to AI church
This week, Joe cautions the rush to adopt AI tools rife with truly awful security vulnerabilities.
How Cisco Talos powers the solutions protecting your organization
What happens under the hood of Cisco's security portfolio? Our reputation and detection services apply Talos' real-time intelligence to detect and block threats. Here's how.
Adios 2025, you won’t be missed
This week, Joe laments on 2025, and what we can think of in 2026 in the wild world of cybersecurity.
Ransomware attacks and how victims respond
This edition highlights the detailed studies that have been recently published on how ransomware attacks affect victims, from PTSD to burnout, and discusses ways to help deal with the fallout of victimization.