operational security

A major cyber risk alert has rocked the world of renewable energy management, as EG4 Electronics faces a constellation of high-severity vulnerabilities impacting its entire fleet of solar inverters. The sweeping flaws, affecting every major EG4 inverter model, reveal just how exposed the bedrock...

Burk Technology's ARC Solo—a mainstay in broadcast facility monitoring and control—has recently come under scrutiny following the disclosure of a critical vulnerability that exposes the device to remote exploitation. This revelation, denoted as CVE-2025-5095 and ranked at a critical 9.3 on the...

Microsoft has unveiled a new chapter in its security journey: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices—a practical, actionable library aimed at enabling organizations to implement robust security measures at scale. This resource distills Microsoft’s own...

In early 2024, a proactive collaboration between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) brought renewed scrutiny to the state of cyber hygiene across America’s critical infrastructure. The joint threat hunt, conducted at the behest of...

Every cybersecurity professional understands that the crucial moments following the discovery of a network intrusion can determine whether an organization successfully mitigates damage—or sustains irreversible loss. In these moments, the difference between success and failure hinges on having...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the emergence of "shadow AI"—the unsanctioned use of artificial intelligence tools within organizations—has become a pressing concern. This phenomenon poses significant risks, including data breaches, compliance violations, and operational...

Based on the available sources, here is an overview of what Siemens and Microsoft are doing—and planning to do—with buildings: Microsoft: Smart, Flexible, and Sustainable Buildings Smart Workplace Orchestration with Microsoft Places Microsoft is rolling out "Microsoft Places," a next-gen...

Microsoft has released the latest security baseline for Windows Server 2025, version 2506, on June 25, 2025. This update introduces several key changes aimed at enhancing security and operational flexibility for enterprise environments. Key Changes in Version 2506 Deny Logon Through Remote...

North Korean remote IT workers, operating under what Microsoft Threat Intelligence now tracks as Jasper Sleet (previously Storm-0287), exemplify how state-sponsored cyber actors are adapting and evolving their methods to sustain financial, intelligence, and geopolitical objectives. Since 2024...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, UK businesses face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk the myriad challenges associated with operating on an unsupported system. Despite the looming deadline, a significant portion of small and medium-sized...

Rapid digital transformation has already reshaped government agencies, but few developments are as momentous—or as scrutinized—as the impending arrival of generative AI in the U.S. Department of Defense. Microsoft’s confirmation that a dedicated, secure version of its Copilot AI assistant is...

A new chapter in the ongoing battle for cloud security unfolded recently, as researchers disclosed a brazen and remarkably methodical campaign that has compromised over 80,000 user accounts spanning hundreds of organizations. The abuse of penetration testing tools—originally intended as shields...

Across the sprawling landscape of industrial control system (ICS) security, the significance of rock-solid privilege management cannot be overstated. Recent advisories surrounding Siemens SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM products have brought this into sharp relief, revealing how privilege...

A critical Windows Server 2025 Active Directory Domain Controller restart bug, recently and officially patched by Microsoft, briefly reopened longstanding concerns about the robustness of server update procedures, network traffic management, and overall IT resilience in modern hybrid cloud...

The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-33050—a significant Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting the Windows DHCP Server service—has attracted swift attention from security professionals, IT administrators, and business leaders. This vulnerability, which the Microsoft Security Response...

In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity defenses, Semperis and Akamai have joined forces to address a critical vulnerability in Active Directory (AD) within Windows Server 2025. This collaboration underscores the escalating threats targeting AD environments and the necessity for robust...

For South African businesses grappling with the mounting pressures of a digital-first economy, the announcement of the BUI Cyber Security Warranty represents a significant step-change. As cyber threats escalate in complexity and consequence, many organisations are seeking more than just...

As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...

The rapidly evolving landscape of national defense and intelligence is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by the infusion of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies. In this context, the recent collaboration between Figure Eight Federal (F8F) and Microsoft has emerged as a...

The recent security advisory concerning the Johnson Controls iSTAR Configuration Utility (ICU) Tool has sparked significant attention across critical infrastructure sectors, and for good reason: vulnerabilities in access control and configuration utilities can act as high-impact gateways for...