Greyware, Supply Chain Integrity, and Why “New” Network Equipment Must Mean Factory-Sealed
When your brand-new Cisco switches arrive looking like they’ve been to a few parties without you, it’s not just an unboxing disappointment—it’s a supply chain red flag that could compromise your entire infrastructure. Let me tell you about a recent situation that perfectly illustrates why “trust but verify” isn’t paranoia in cybersecurity—it’s basic operational hygiene. […]
Cybersecurity Highlights of 2025 and IT Security Predictions for 2026
Cybersecurity in 2025 marked a turning point for organizations of all sizes. Threats became faster, more targeted, and more disruptive, while leadership teams placed greater emphasis on cybersecurity risk management and resilience. IT security was no longer viewed as a technical concern alone. It became a business priority tied directly to uptime, revenue, and trust. […]
Warcraft to Warfare: Why Your Next SOC Analyst Might Be an AI Bot
The Real Talk: A Closer Look: The Irony of Alert Overload Edward Wu spent eight years building AI-powered detection systems that generated millions of security alerts. His penance? Founding DropZone AI to automate the investigation of those same alerts. The reality: Most security teams already have too many alerts. What they desperately need is help […]
Critical Infrastructure: Everything is Connected and Vulnerable
Subscribe to The Audit Brief, where we break down the latest episode of The Audit Podcast. The Real Talk: A Closer Look: The Vulnerability You Can’t Patch Lesley Carhart, technical director of incident response at Dragos, delivers an uncomfortable truth: Industrial control systems are designed to be vulnerable. When someone hits the emergency stop button […]
Spyware Campaigns Targeting Messaging Apps: What IT Audit Teams Need to Know
CISA has issued a new warning about active spyware campaigns targeting messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. High-value users are being hit with device exploits, fake apps, and zero-click attacks. Here’s what organizations need to know — and how IT Audit Labs can help strengthen mobile and messaging security.
Red Team Warfare: A Navy Cyber Officer’s Inside Look at Military Offensive Operations
Subscribe to The Audit Brief, where we break down the latest episode of The Audit Podcast. The Real Talk: A Closer Look: The Continuous Testing Problem Foster Davis, former Naval cyber warfare officer, joins us with a reality check: If you’re only testing annually, you’re essentially not testing at all. Attackers study your infrastructure 24/7—especially […]
St. Paul Cyber Attack: Eric Brown Shares Expert Insights on FOX 9
Cybersecurity expert Eric Brown of IT Audit Labs joined FOX 9 to break down the recent St. Paul cyber attack, explaining how ransomware cripples city systems, the role of the National Guard’s cyber team, and steps individuals can take to protect their data. Learn the motives behind municipal cyber attacks, the high cost of recovery, and why ongoing cybersecurity investment is critical.
The Future of Digital Storage: From Hard Drives to DNA
In today’s digital world, storing data is more important than ever. We’ve come a long way—from punch cards and magnetic tapes to hard drives, flash drives, and cloud storage. But big changes are on the horizon. Evolving Hard Drives Hard disk drives (HDDs) still play a major role in data storage. They use magnetism to […]
Quantum Computing Made Simple: What You Need to Know
Quantum computing flips the switch on classical bits—using qubits that exist in multiple states simultaneously—to tackle problems at unprecedented speed. From accelerating drug discovery and powering next‑generation AI models to posing new challenges for today’s encryption, quantum tech is poised to redefine industries. In our chat with expert Bill Harris, we break down the fundamentals, explore real‑world applications, and discuss how innovators like IBM and leading nations are racing toward a quantum future.
Click, Update, Repeat: Surviving Today’s Cybersecurity Minefield
As software development accelerates, overlooked vulnerabilities multiply—and threat actors are ready to exploit them. From malicious macOS toolkits to stolen ChatGPT credentials, today’s risks demand a balance between timely updates and system stability. By patching promptly, using trusted security suites, and layering defenses like password managers and antivirus tools, you can navigate this golden age of data breaches with far less exposure.