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.
Put together an IR playbook — for your personal mental health and wellbeing
This edition pulls the curtain aside to show the realities of the VPNFilter campaign. Joe reflects on the struggle to prevent burnout in a world constantly on fire.
Link up, lift up, level up
This week, Joe encourages you to find your community in cybersecurity and make the effort to grow, network and hack stuff together.
Backdoors & Breaches: How Talos is helping humanitarian aid NGOs prepare for cyber attacks
In 2023, Cisco Talos and partners created a special Backdoors & Breaches card deck to help NGOs improve their cybersecurity skills with practical, easy-to-use training tailored to their needs.