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I really appreciate K12 SIX and Douglas Levin's proactive approach to K-12 cybersecurity. Instead of just reacting to incidents, he's equipping schools with the practical tools and knowledge to get ahead of the curve - and genuinely making a difference. This kind of forward-thinking leadership is essential in today's threat landscape. #cybersecurity #education.

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SoCal CISO Community, please join me in welcoming your newest Governing Body member, Julie Harris, CISO at PulteGroup! Tomorrow at 2pm PST, you can find Julie and many other CISOs from your community convening for the final CISO Townhall of 2024. Join virtually tomorrow to discuss: -Enhancing cloud security and cost-effectiveness across diverse cloud environments through managed security services -Leveraging AI innovations while addressing global regulatory and data privacy standards to strengthen security strategy -Sharing best practices for implementing effective cloud security operations across a global footprint to ensure resilience and compliance Register now at My.Evanta.com! #socalciso #evantaciso #aisecurity #cloudsecurity

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Excellent read for anyone navigating the complex world of Erate for K12 cybersecurity. Thanks Scott Bailey for your expert perspective on this subject! #cybersecurity #k12 #protecteducation #erate

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Over the past year or so I've had the privilege and pleasure of acting as a mentor. It has been incredibly gratifying to help others realize and leverage their potential. Alongside Nicholas Zubrisky, we discovered and exploited 20 vulnerabilities in several different products. Our journey and the techniques we used are detailed in the blog series linked below. Breaking Barriers and Assumptions: Techniques for Privilege Escalation on Windows: - Part 1: https://bit.ly/3yGLeIW - Part 2: https://bit.ly/3X2munH - Part 3: https://bit.ly/3X0GDKS

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This is a great piece, and sounds like well-done training that would be useful for many groups. Good job, Arizona. — To give the assembled Arizona election workers direct experience with the possibilities of AI, the Phoenix attendees listened to AI-generated voice-mail messages from staffers in the secretary of state’s office telling them to keep polling locations open due to nonexistent court orders. They heard calls from AI-generated voices of voters saying they had not received their ballots. They saw faked social media posts designed to suppress turnout, like one that appeared to come from Fontes’s X account that featured a photograph of a worried-looking Latino man along with a warning that immigration officials would be near polling places on election day and that “anyone in the vicinity may be subject to search and possible detention if you are unable to show proof of citizenship.” Constance Hargrove, the elections director of Tucson-area Pima County who has worked in elections for three decades, recalled the experience as “surreal.” By the end of the training, she said, she and her colleagues “began to question everything,” from the identities of people and offices featured in social media posts to those on the other end of emails, phone calls, voice mails and text messages. Many of the practical suggestions that came out of the exercise were relatively simple: Reinforce basic online security measures such as multifactor authentication. Use .gov web domains and secure and update your digital presence. Establish strong relationships with local media so you can alert them to fake information circulating in their county. Maintain a social media presence where correct information can be disseminated quickly. Call on law enforcement to address major issues. https://lnkd.in/d9T2qc8X

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How can you secure funding to enhance #SchoolSafety, protect students and tackle crime in your #school?  🗓️ Join us on April 16 for an insightful conversation about the SVPP grant to learn:  💰 What is the SVPP program and who is eligible?  📚 What do schools need to know to position themselves for a successful application? 📚 Where can schools get help throughout the process? 🖥️ How to create a technology strategy to optimize your #security and funding?  Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02qW0Km0 #SolvingForSafer

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These past couple of weeks have been challenging. But one of the major life lessons I learned from Dr. Kenneth Cooper, DCS, CISSP in computational mathematics in networked systems is this: Every signal has an immutable value, regardless of the processing applied. Dr. Cooper demonstrated this by showing us two principles on the whiteboard. First, he presented a hypothetical “implicit” equation that might suggest the possibility of 1 == 0 & 1 ~=0 as a thought exercise—an example of how assumptions can lead to logical inconsistencies if not carefully defined. Then, he showed the explicit reality in binary logic: 1 != 0, which holds true under any well-defined condition {!=$condition}. The takeaway? Explicit, clearly defined conditions are essential in computing. When we rely on assumptions, we risk ambiguity; but with explicit statements, we ensure logical consistency and reliable output. Don't assume the viability of output. Always test your results.

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I have 3-4 subsidized annual memberships to Hacker in Heels' Insiders to award! ✨ Secure Her Future ✨ is an initiative that provides subsidized membership for the most underrepresented women in cybersecurity—black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)—to Hacker in Heels Insiders for $97 annually. We use money that has been graciously given to us by guest mentors (who forgo the speaker fee we offer) as well as additional gifted funds to fill our scholarship fund. If applications are open, that means there are currently subsidized membership available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all available subsidized memberships are distributed. The sooner you submit your application, the better! Interested in supporting this initiative, know someone who'd make a great addition to our community, or want to apply yourself? Let me know in the comments below👇 #womenincybersecurity #cybersecurity #informationsecurity

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#GSX2024 was amazing! Still taking it all in and more to come next week! Tomorrow, I am so excited to join Tracy Nini and John Matas CFE, CFCI on the Securing Success Show. "Securing Success" is a pioneering podcast series dedicated to shining a light on the evolving landscape of asset protection, digital fraud, and cybersecurity industries. Hosted by industry stalwarts Tracy Nini and John Matas, the podcast aims to explore the depths of career development and leadership within this niche, yet crucial sector. They have a powerful mission "to empower professionals in asset protection, digital fraud, and cybersecurity with insights, advice, and stories that inspire growth, leadership, and success. We delve into the challenges and triumphs faced by leaders in this field, offering our future guardians actionable strategies for career advancement and organizational leadership." Thanks for inviting me guys!! #westcoastrecruiting #blacklightsecurity #security #securingsuccess #cybersecurity #careergrowth #assetprotection #leadership

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Heading to RSA Conference and looking forward to diving into all things data protection and cybersecurity! ☕️ If you're around, let's catch up over coffee. Direct message me. Plus, don't miss my presentation with Shannon Yavorsky 🗣️ "Bridging Theory and Practice of Privacy and Data Protection" on Monday, May 6th at 9:30 AM. A deep dive into connecting the dots between academic insights and real-world applications. See you there! #RSAC #Privacy #DataProtection #wisporg

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For my Intel folks, here is the latest in my series of "AI Should be Making My Life Easier." A method to summarize blog posts that have RSS feeds. Shout out to Daniel Miessler for the prompt format idea! DoTadda, Inc. will 100% make this easier and better, you can actually just subscribe to the feed with a DoTadda, Inc. email and everything just works. My goal here is to get stuff in the hands of folks who either may not have budget, or may need some convincing, and flex my nerd muscles which feel neglected lately. https://lnkd.in/gGTBkdRA

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Political deepfakes pose a significant threat to our democratic processes and societal integrity. I'm honored to share my insights on this pressing issue and discuss strategies to mitigate its impact in my latest article featured in The Hill. Let's work together to safeguard our democracy from this emerging challenge. #PoliticalDeepfakes #Deepfakes #Democracy #TheHill #CyberSecurity #Disinformation https://lnkd.in/gG7E_aJ7

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Using Hypori Halo for Government with the FedRAMP High designation allows any federal agency or department to reduce capital expenses by replacing a government device. Federal employees can now gain secure access to connect and collaborate on the go. Learn more about our FedRAMP "In Process" designation - https://lnkd.in/g5t2FpGb #FedRAMP #HyporiHalo #BYODfortheDOD

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Folks, Our confirmed attendance is at a record level. Clearly the message and mission has hit an major inflection point! Don't miss out on the secrets of CMMC compliance. The is will be both entertaining and serious, with a lot of can you believe this was happening in a organization stories. And how to solve the toughest part of your CMMC certification processes. https://lnkd.in/gcw49xQe #CMMC #CybersecurityCompliance #DoD #DefenseContracting #XDR #CyberSecurity #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #DataProtection #ComplianceDeadline #GovCon #DefenseIndustry #CMMCCertification #CyberReadiness #SecurityStandards #FederalContracting #RiskManagement #CyberDefense #DataVisibility

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K12 SIX Updates K-12 Cybersecurity Recommendations for 2024-25 School Year The K12 SIX Technical Working Group is pleased to release the 2024-25 updates to its popular ‘K12 SIX Essential Cybersecurity Protections’ series of products. Developed by K-12 IT practitioners, for K-12 IT practitioners—and aligned to cybersecurity risk management best practices—the K12 SIX Essentials series establishes baseline cybersecurity standards for U.S. school systems and provides guidance and tools to support their implementation. K12 SIX-recommended practices are designed to defend against the most common cyber threats facing school districts Join us on October 22, 2024 at 1 pm ET for a webinar (“Protect Your Schools & Students: The K12 SIX Essential Cybersecurity Protections”) to preview the updates to the series and understand how school systems nationwide are putting them to use. https://lnkd.in/gjaMdayh April Mardock CISSP Mike Potter John LaPlante Brad Hagg #edtech #k12 #cybersecurity K12 SIX

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Cybersecurity is an invaluable asset for organizations. Check out these helpful security solutions and training resources to learn how nonprofits can keep their organization, donors, and constituents safe while working within a budget: Security for nonprofits: https://lnkd.in/ggpMyuhj #msftadvocate #nonprofits #security

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It's going to be an incredibly busy Black Hat USA 2024 for me this year. I've written a post highlighting a few of these activities, including the session AI Safety and You: Perspectives on Evolving Risks and Impacts, as well as the conference Locknote. I'll post more about these soon. See you in Vegas. #BHUSA #AI

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