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Critical Review: The Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions of 2025 vs. Reality
Every year, the cybersecurity industry produces a deluge of predictions that shape strategy, influence budgets, and set market expectations. But how accurate are they? This report conducts a forensic analysis of the top 10 cybersecurity predictions made for 2025, comparing the forecasts from late 2024 against the documented reality of what transpired.
By critically evaluating where the industry was right, where it was wrong, and—most importantly—why, we can identify the systemic biases in our forecasting and build a more reliable model for the future. This is not just an academic exercise; it is a crucial accountability report that provides actionable lessons for leaders, strategists, and practitioners. Continue reading
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Tagged cyber, cyber security, predictions
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APT meet PFT and AOA
Just to clarify, this post is about APT and I’m not trying to sell you something. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is the all the buzz these days. It’s become an all-encompassing term to describe just about any covert intrusion in … Continue reading
Open letter to Sprint
I’m a T-Mobile customer. I’m distraught that ATT is on track to purchase the company. In a word, ATT sucks. If the deal happens, I will be leaving T-Mobile. There is no question, I will be looking for another carrier. … Continue reading
Cybertage
To Sabotage by the Beastie Boys. Apologies all around. haha Inspiration: http://twitter.com/WeldPond/statuses/14499873948700673
Wikileaks wack-a-mole, cyberwar first steps
I read that the Pentagon was looking into ways to take down Wikileaks, but ultimately decided to do nothing. There was talk of Cyber Command getting involved and this got me wondering if those in charge realize what they are … Continue reading
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Tagged intricacies, network disruption, pentagon, political exercise, politicians, series of tubes, target, vulnerabilities, wikileaks
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CarMax can’t fix my car, sends me to another dealership. FAIL
This is a letter I’ve mailed to CarMax Corporate Headquarters. To whom it may concern, I have purchase and sold four cars through CarMax. Up until recently I have been happy with my CarMax experience and have recommended them to … Continue reading
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Tagged carmax, jeep liberty, maxcare extended service plan, white marsh maryland, white marsh md
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5 reasons to take that government cyber security job
Mike Subelsky had a great list of reasons you might not want to take a government cybersecurity job, I followed up with a few additions. It got me thinking that it wasn’t all bad, there are actually reasons that someone … Continue reading
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Tagged cyber, cyber security, government job, job security, patriotism
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The government leads in cyber-boring
Mike Subelsky has a great blog post where he writes about why you might not want a government cybersecurity job. I agree with all his points and even have some to add.
The Cybermen are coming!
In a recent AP article, a researcher describes a hypothetical scenario where given $100 million dollars he could build a cyber army in two years. Link here. I found this interesting because the tone of the article suggested that cyber … Continue reading
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Tagged cyber army, cyber security, cyberspace, cyberwar, espionage, Opinion
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