Had an great turnout for the ISC2 Cleveland Chapter meeting earlier this week! Thank you to David Lundell for presenting and to everyone who attended. Stay tuned for information on next month's meeting 👀

Not all risks carry equal weight... and knowing which exposures threaten your operations is half the battle. Join us for our next webinar on Sept 9, where we will guide you through best practices and strategies when assessing your IT/OT risk. Secure your spot now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SpooNMAP used to hand you a list of open ports; the latest update tells you which ones actually matter. In our latest blog, Force Practice Lead Larry Spohn details the new automated findings reporting, LLM detection, and performance improvements. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/spoonma...

SpooNMAP Grows Up: Findings, Local LLM Detection, and a Whole Lot…

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Here's your reminder that the ISC2 Cleveland Chapter meeting is tomorrow! Join us for David Lundell's presentation on misusing Entra ID extension attributes. Register now and we'll see you 5:30PM! www.eventbrite.com/e/isc2-cleve...

Heading to Security Festival 2026 in Norway this week? Add this one to your schedule—Senior Security Consultant Melvin Langvik presents "TeamFiltration GOes Brrr" on Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00 PM. Don't miss it! www.sikkerhetsfestivalen.no/en/

Edge devices and OT infrastructure are more connected than ever, and often overlooked when it comes to security. For our next webinar, join Steph Saunders on September 9 for "Risk at the Edge: Managing Cyber Exposure Across IT & OT Assets." Register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

You know what time it is 👀 The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter meeting is back! Join us next Tuesday, August 25 for David Lundell's presentation on misusing Entra ID extension attributes, hosted at our HQ. Register now and we'll see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/isc2-cleve...

Last chance to register for today's AMA on the CMMC Phase II Suspension and Beyond at 1:00 PM. Ask your questions to clear up any confusion around this suspension, and gain an understanding of the future #CMMC regulations. Don't miss it—register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Manufacturing knows what happens when IT and OT go their separate ways; AI governance is an unexpected opportunity to do it differently. In our new blog, Rockie Brockway walks through the unified governance model that bridges both before bad habits set in. Read now! trustedsec.com/blog/weve-se...

We've Seen This Movie: The OT/IT Technology Divide

Manufacturing knows what happens when IT and OT divide; AI governance is an unexpected chance to do it differently. In this blog, we walk through a…

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Here's your reminder for this week's AMA on the recent CMMC changes ⏰ Join Chris Camejo and Lee Quinton this Wednesday at 1:00 PM as they clear up the confusion around the CMMC Phase II suspension and help guide your organization forward. Register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A cyberattack on Suisun City, CA's 911 systems prompted a state of emergency took place earlier this week. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins NewsNation to discuss the systemic vulnerabilities it exposes. Watch now! www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west...

Cyberattack knocks out California city’s 911 operations

City leaders announced Saturday that malicious software had compromised Suisun City’s computer systems Friday.

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AI doesn't let attackers walk through walls, but it does make finding the cracks a lot more efficient. In our new blog, CTO Justin Elze cuts through the hype and explains what #AI-driven offense actually looks like and why hard technical controls still work. Read now! trustedsec.com/blog/ai-offe...

AI Offense is Not Noclip Mode

AI doesn't let attackers walk through walls, but it makes finding the cracks more efficient. In this blog, we cut through the hype and explain what…

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The DoW has suspended the rollout of #CMMC Phase II. Let our experts clarify the facts. In this #AMA, we'll discuss: 🚧 What exactly was suspended? 🔍 Why did it happen in the first place? ⌛ Is CMMC being phased out, or just delayed? And much more—register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This blog post should not exist, but it does. In our latest blog, Chris Camejo details the improper #CMMC Level 2 flow-down problem facing subcontractors without CUI, and the most cost-effective path to #compliance if pushing back isn't an option. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/a-vault...

A Vault With No Treasure - CMMC Level 2 Compliance for Subcontractors…

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We can't stop thinking about the incredible time we had at Black Hat last week! Thank you to everyone who joined our training, came out to our exclusive party at the Vinyl Room, and made it such an awesome week. It was great to see you all!

Tomorrow at DEF CON, don't miss this 👀 Senior Security Consultant @two06.bsky.social is presenting "Social Engineering with Reel" at 2:00 PM. Check it out! redteamvillage.io/schedule/

The difference between a standard cloud test and a subscription takeover? Finding the right secrets. In this blog, @rootsecdev.bsky.social introduces two open-source tools designed to minimize the time spent hunting for Azure secrets that probably shouldn't be there. trustedsec.com/blog/the-art...

The Art of Hunting Azure Cloud Secrets

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Transport Layer Security 🔒 the compliance checkbox that's harder to get right than it looks. In our new blog, Director of Advisory Services Chris Camejo covers the most common TLS misconfigurations and what organizations need to know to meet the standard. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/tls-enc...

TLS Encryption and Compliance

Transport Layer Security: the compliance checkbox that's harder to get right than it looks. In this blog, we cover the most common TLS misconfigurations…

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The cybersecurity industry is navigating two significant developments: AI's impact on offensive capabilities and suspected Iran-linked attacks on US water utilities. TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy joined Fox Business to break down what these developments mean for the industry. Watch now!

Heading to DEF CON 34? Senior Security Consultant @two06.bsky.social is presenting "Social Engineering with Reel" on Friday, August 7 at 2:00 PM—fresh off his Black Hat Arsenal appearances. Add it to your schedule! redteamvillage.io/schedule/

AI containment incidents at both Anthropic and OpenAI are pushing the cybersecurity industry to rethink how autonomous models are tested and controlled. TrustedSec's David Kennedy joined CNBC to explain what happened and what it signals for the future of AI security. Watch now! youtu.be/B51mtJ092Qk

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Need another reason to be excited for Black Hat? Here's one—next Wednesday at 10:10 AM, Senior Security Consultant Brandon McGrath presents "Cleric: ETW Sandbox and Memory Scanner" at the Black Hat Arsenal. Don't miss it! #BHUSA blackhat.com/us-26/arsena...

"Cyber traditionally has rules, kind of things you don't do. Iran doesn't play by that same book." David Kennedy joined Fox News Channel to discuss the suspected Iran-linked attacks on US water treatment facilities and what they reveal about critical infrastructure security. youtu.be/mDwccusAc_c

Feds Believe Iran Behind Water System Hack | Fox News Channel

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Phishing, spoofing, malvertising... sound familiar? Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins WWL First News to cover the most common online threats and how AI is changing the game. His interview starts at 1:55—listen now! www.audacy.com/wwl/podcasts...

Here's how to spot and avoid online scams

Phishing, spoofing…malvertising? The list of ways bad actors try to steal your info online is a long one. We’ll go over some of most common ones and how AI is changing the game with Alex Hamerstone, d...

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CMMC Phase II is suspended, but that doesn't mean you stop preparing. Join Chris Camejo and Lee Quinton on August 19 for "AMA: #CMMC Phase II Suspension and Beyond" for an expert breakdown of what changed and how to move forward. Secure your spot now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Attending Black Hat next week? Don't miss Senior Security Consultant @two06.bsky.social presenting "Social Engineering with Reel" at the Arsenal. Two chances to see Reel in action on August 4 at 5:15pm and August 5 at 4:00pm. Check it out! blackhat.com/us-26/arsena... #BHUSA

Last chance to register—don't miss today's AMA at 1:00 PM! Get answers to your pressing questions about California's privacy landscape and learn what these new requirements mean for your organization. Register and join us! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Modern AI has changed the game, and fake health influencers are proof. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone weighs in with HuffPost on why these avatars are nearly impossible to detect and what you can do about it. Read it now! www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-fak...

Fake AI Wellness Influencers Are All Over Social Media. Here’s How To Spot Them.

These avatars are often dressed up like doctors or fitness advocates and try to sell unproven supplements and products to social media users.

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The hardest part of AI adoption isn't the technology, it's the strategy. In our new blog, Joe Sullivan outlines a practical framework covering governance, risk classification, threat modeling, and monitoring before the tools ever go live. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/ai-dire...

AI Directives and AI Strategy Development

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Here's your reminder for this month's ISC2 Cleveland Chapter meeting! Join us tomorrow at our HQ for Geoff Sternecker's presentation, "From Question to Detector in 20 Minutes: Agentic AI." Register now and see you at 5:30PM! www.eventbrite.com/e/isc2-cleve...