Rebecca Kappel
Rebecca Kappel is a dedicated and experienced content writer with a strong background in cybersecurity. With 2.5 years of experience in the industry, Rebecca has demonstrated expertise in analyzing and interpreting complex security data to produce informative and impactful content. Her work has been published on Security Boulevard, a prominent platform in the cybersecurity field, and she has been quoted in numerous research papers for her insights and contributions.
Rebecca Kappel
Rebecca Kappel is a dedicated and experienced content writer with a strong background in cybersecurity. With 2.5 years of experience in the industry, Rebecca has demonstrated expertise in analyzing and interpreting complex security data to produce informative and impactful content. Her work has been published on Security Boulevard, a prominent platform in the cybersecurity field, and she has been quoted in numerous research papers for her insights and contributions.
Chinese Hackers Exploited a Zero-Day in Cisco Email Security Systems
Cisco disclosed that a China-linked hacking group exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in its email security products,…
Risk Management in Banking: Leveraging AI and Advanced Analytics
Key Takeaways Many risk signals appear long before they become formal issues. AI is most useful when…
U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
The U.S. government on Tuesday warned that it could impose economic penalties on European technology companies if…
SoundCloud Confirms Security Incident
SoundCloud confirmed today that it experienced a security incident involving unauthorized access to a supporting internal system,…
NIST Password Guidelines: Length, Expiry and Screening Rules
The current NIST password guidelines are in NIST SP 800-63B-4, Digital Identity Guidelines: Authentication and Authenticator Management,…
Navigating POA&M Requirements for CMMC & FedRAMP: From Assessment to Audit
Key Takeaways POA&Ms provide a formal structure for documenting security gaps and outlining how they will be…
Operational Resilience Framework: From Risk Mapping to Crisis Response
Key Takeaways Operational resilience ensures critical services continue despite disruptions. Modern frameworks prioritize dependency mapping, impact tolerances,…
FCPA Enforcement in 2025: A Timeline from the Pause to the New DOJ Guidelines
Key Takeaways FCPA enforcement remains grounded in long-standing statutory requirements. The political tone during the Trump administration…
Effective GRC Strategy: Expert Insights and Pitfalls to Avoid
Key Takeaways Future GRC programs will depend on continuous visibility and integrated frameworks. Modern risks are interconnected…
A Practical GRC Checklist to Streamline Your Risk Management
Key Takeaways A GRC checklist reinforces consistency across governance, risk, and compliance activities. Checklists preserve institutional knowledge…
How to Build an AI Governance Program in 2026
Key Takeaways AI governance provides the structure to align AI systems with business, legal, and operational requirements.…
Unified Compliance with AI: Optimizing Regulatory Demands with Internal Tools
Key Takeaways Unified AI compliance reduces complexity and removes duplication across jurisdictions. Effective oversight depends on both…
The Role of Cyber Defense in Voting Machine Security
Key Takeaways The security of U.S. elections depends on layered defenses. Voting machines are built and tested…
OWASP AIMA
What is OWASP AIMA? OWASP AIMA (AI Maturity Assessment) is a framework developed by the Open Worldwide…
Top 5 Security Incident Management Tools
Key Takeaways Incidents now move fast across cloud, identity, SaaS, and vendor systems. A clear, structured response…
The Benefits of Agile Auditing for Your Company
Key Takeaways Audit plans that remain fixed all year struggle to reflect real conditions. Agile auditing adapts…
Modernize Your GRC Approach: Why Your Next Budget Cycle Is Ideal
Key Takeaways Governance expectations are evolving as boards take a more active role in risk oversight and…
Top Mistakes in Enterprise Risk Reporting and How to Avoid Them
Key Takeaways Many enterprise risk reports fail because they present data without context or clear interpretation. A…
Prosper Marketplace Data Breach Expands: 17.6 Million Users Impacted in Database Intrusion
In a significant development in one of the year’s largest fintech breaches, new reports released today confirm…
From Review to Rollout: Effective Strategies for Updating Policies and Procedures
Key Takeaways Strong governance lives in the rhythm of updating policies and procedures. Every policy update needs…
Inside the UK’s AI Sandbox: Where Innovation Plays by New Rules
On October 21, 2025, the UK government launched a new regulatory initiative known as the AI Growth…
Why User Access Reviews Are Critical: Key Strategies
Key Takeaways User access reviews are essential for managing security, risk, and compliance. Without regular, structured reviews,…
AI-Powered Compliance Audits: Boosting Security and Efficiency
Key Takeaways Why traditional procedural audits can’t keep pace with modern environments How AI turns audits from…
Inside the F5 Breach
On October 15, 2025, F5 publicly confirmed that its internal systems had been compromised by what it…
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions, Tied to Wider Salesforce Campaign
A major breach at Qantas Airways has taken on broader significance this week, after hackers leaked personal…
How to Manage and Minimize Your CMMC Certification Costs
Key Takeaways CMMC certification costs vary widely depending on level, scope, internal readiness, and partner choices. Early…
How to Build a Proactive Cybersecurity Monitoring Program
Key Takeaways Effective cybersecurity monitoring depends on clear objectives, layered visibility, and targeted detection. Threat scenarios, intelligence,…
What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?
Key Takeaways Maryland’s MODPA became operational on October 1, 2025, introducing one of the most restrictive state…
Italy’s AI Law Comes Into Force
On October 10, 2025, Italy became the first EU member state to bring a national artificial intelligence…
EDUCAUSE 2025 Conference Guide for Higher-Ed Leaders
What is EDUCAUSE 2025? The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is where higher education’s technology and strategy communities come…