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AI Voice Phishing: Why Your Defenses Face the Wrong Direction
AI voice-cloning has fundamentally reversed phishing attacks—now criminals call employees impersonating trusted leaders, exploiting help desk processes instead of technical vulnerabilities.
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AI Homogenization: Why Differentiation Matters Now
As AI tools commoditize professional work, differentiation shifts from speed to unique perspective. Discover how to stand out when everyone has access to the same models.
Crypto Security Failures: It's Always the People
40% of crypto hacks exploit stolen private keys, not broken cryptography. The real security gap isn't the math—it's the humans and processes protecting it.
AI Agents & Hidden Web Instructions: Security Risk
Autonomous AI agents can be manipulated by hidden webpage instructions to make unauthorized payments. Learn how indirect prompt injection threatens enterprise automation.
Who Keeps the Interest? The Real Stablecoin Battle
Stablecoin competition isn't about technology—it's about who controls float income. Learn why Open USD's consortium model threatens Circle's $653M quarterly advantage.
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Top 5 Security Career Struggles
Explore the top 5 struggles in security careers, from being a "one trick pony" to misdirected anger, and discover actionable solutions to overcome these hurdles for growth and success.
My New Book Is Out (and it’s free)
Discover invaluable career guidance in my new book, "Building A Life and Career in Security," available for free this week on Amazon. Learn how to kickstart and elevate your career with ease!
Building a Life and Career in Security - Jay Schulman
As I’ve looked at my own path and helped others along their journey, there is a framework for success in information security.
On Writing A Security Book
Discover the journey behind writing "Building a Life and Career in Security," a new book offering insights and advice on advancing your information security career. Join the conversation on career growth!
4 Things You Should Tell Your Non-Infosec Friends
Discover four crucial security tips to share with non-tech-savvy friends, from avoiding work emails for personal use to employing password managers. Learn how to help secure their digital lives.
The 14 Best YouTube Videos to Grow Your Security Career
Discover the top 14 YouTube videos to enhance your information security career, covering foundational skills, security metrics, management, application security, and awareness in quick, engaging formats.
Security Longreads for August 14, 2015
Dive into the latest Security Longreads, featuring thought-provoking insights on cybersecurity challenges, Oracle's CSO controversy, and a two-year-old automotive vulnerability. Plus, explore engaging reads on conflict aversion and productivity.
Get Engaged In Local Security Groups
Discover how to strengthen your local security network by engaging with organizations like OWASP, ISACA, ISSA, and more. Enhance your career through local meetups and conferences.
The Only Security Certifications You Actually Need
Discover which security certifications truly boost your job prospects. Focused on employer demand, this guide highlights the essential CISSP and CISA for security and audit roles.
More Advice on Growing Women in Security
Explore strategies to boost female representation in information security by valuing diverse skills beyond technical expertise. Learn how fostering inclusion and early encouragement can bridge the gender gap.
3 InfoSec Women on Women in Security
Explore insights from three women in information security as they discuss challenges, the importance of diversity, and strategies to encourage more women to pursue careers in this dynamic field.
We Need More Women in Security
Explore the urgent need for more women in security, highlighting barriers and solutions like mentorship and structured learning. Discover how diversifying the field can strengthen the industry.