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CYBERSECURITY NEWSLETTER
January 2026
** 🗒️ Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026
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https://itauditlabs.com/cybersecurity-in-2025-and-it-security-predictions-for-2026/
** 📖 Latest from the Blog (https://itauditlabs.com/cybersecurity-in-2025-and-it-security-predictions-for-2026/)
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AI governance isn't optional anymore. Identity attacks aren't slowing down. And executives want security metrics that actually connect to business impact—not just tool inventories.
Our latest blog breaks down what's coming in 2026 and why proactive cybersecurity programs will outperform reactive ones every single time.
What your need to know:
* Why AI governance is becoming a standard security control
* How identity-based attacks are evolving (even with MFA in place)
* What cybersecurity metrics executives actually care about
* Why continuous improvement beats one-time projects
Security isn't a checkbox. It's an ongoing program. Organizations that plan intentionally for 2026 will manage risk better than those scrambling to catch up.
Read the full post → (https://itauditlabs.com/cybersecurity-in-2025-and-it-security-predictions-for-2026/)
Want to strengthen your cybersecurity posture for 2026? Explore our services (https://itauditlabs.com/services/) https://itauditlabs.com/services/or schedule a consultation (https://itauditlabs.com/contact/) today.
Read Blog (https://itauditlabs.com/cybersecurity-in-2025-and-it-security-predictions-for-2026/)
** 🎲 You’re Invited to Game Night (https://itauditlabs.com/game-night/)
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https://itauditlabs.com/game-night/
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** Wednesday, January 7th @ 5:00 PM CT (https://itauditlabs.com/game-night/)
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What's happening:
We're kicking off 2026 with something new—Gaslands, our latest addition to the rotation. Plus all the usual favorites:
* Multiple board games running simultaneously
* Dedicated Blood on the Clocktower room (for those who prefer psychological warfare with their fun)
* Lock picking station
* Pinball & darts
Who should come:
You. Your family. Your spouse. Your competitive alter-ego. This isn't networking disguised as fun—it's genuine fun that happens to involve interesting people.
Fair warning: Our team approaches board games with the same intensity we bring to penetration testing. Well - almost the same intensity.
💡 Tip of the Month
Stop Recycling Your Master Password
Finally using a password manager? Good. Now stop protecting it with the same password you've used since 2014. Your vault is only as secure as the password guarding it—make it a strong passphrase, enable MFA, and never store it digitally.
** 🎙️ Field Notes Live - Thursday Morning (https://www.youtube.com/live/at-jGS3GDoU?si=9LySAwp3ieMNObzH)
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https://www.youtube.com/live/-S8sR9owGb4?si=7JDM_zwmxkXVrhLn
Grab your coffee. We're going live.
Field Notes Livestream
📅 Thursday, January 8th @ 8:00 AM CT
📺 YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/at-jGS3GDoU?feature=share)
💻 LinkedIn Live (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414418202866319360)
Eric Brown and Nick Mellem are breaking down what's actually happening in cybersecurity right now—no slides, no fluff, no decoder ring required.
What we're about:
* Insights into cybersecurity life
* What's being exploited
* What you should do about it
Tune in live. Ask your cybersecurity questions. Get straight answers over morning coffee.
See you Thursday morning!
** 🎙️ Tune In: Cybersecurity Podcasts
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https://itauditlabs.com/the-audit/
https://itauditlabs.com/sipcyber-podcast/
Two podcasts. Two vibes. Same mission: making cybersecurity actually make sense.
The Audit Podcast
Deep dives into cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management with industry experts who've seen it all. Real conversations, real insights, zero fluff.
SipCyber with Jen Lotze
Educational sessions that break down complex security concepts over coffee (or a drink—we don't judge). Perfect for upskilling without the overwhelm.
Whether you're commuting, working out, or pretending to organize your inbox, we've got the cybersecurity content worth your time.
The Audit
Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audit-cybersecurity-podcast/id1650694235) | Listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3AvoM0eU1qpiWV40AxmDCl?si=3fe32feb97374111) | Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@itauditlabs)
SipCyber
Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sipcyber-presented-by-it-audit-labs/id1840710416) | Listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4k55pquxIQlsunguLKTyxm?si=11d07012db094f7d) | Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi7bty7H54s&list=PLo97iuYkjVbqQJGl5H3UiNuMFfBhsBhyw)
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