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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most Effective Response - Ransomware is a major threat to the enterprise. Tools and training help, but survival depends on one thing: your organization’s muscle memory to respond fast and recover stronger. (Trevin Edgeworth) Why Sincerity Is a Strategic Asset in Cybersecurity - Strong security doesn’t just rely on tools—it starts with trust, clarity, and sincerity from the top down. (Joshua Goldfarb) Identity Is the New Perimeter: Why Proofing and Verification Are Business Imperatives - The future of secure digital engagement depends on continuous identity verification and proofing that can scale with risk. (Torsten George) Choosing a Clear Direction in the Face of Growing Cybersecurity Demands - In a rapidly changing AI environment, CISOs are worried about investing in the wrong solution or simply not investing because they can’t decide what the best option is. (Marc Solomon)

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