What You Need to Know about the Comcast Data Breach

Comcast is a global powerhouse as one of the foremost telecommunications and media conglomerates. It was established in 1963 as a small cable operator in Mississippi. Comcast’s mission focuses on connection through broadband television and film. Besides being the largest home internet service in the United States, it owns large media platforms like NBC-Universal and Universal Pictures.

AI Meets Edge Device Security: Securing Agentless Devices in Modern Connected Environments

In 2025, the edge has become the new frontier of digital transformation. From industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles to energy grids and smart hospitals, mission-critical operations now depend on distributed, intelligent edge systems. Yet this shift has created a profound security challenge. Many of these connected devices are agentless — they cannot host traditional security software or be managed through standard IT frameworks.

Top Security Threats Worldwide Q2 2025

WatchGuard CSO Corey Nachreiner and Director of Security Operations Marc Laliberte discuss key findings from the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s Q2 2025 Internet Security Report. They’ cover the latest malware and network attack trends targeting small and mid-sized enterprises and defensive tips you can take back to your organization to stay ahead of modern threat actor tactics.

Building the Strelka file scanning system with Josh Liburdi

Josh Liburdi, Principal Engineer of Security Operations at DoorDash, joined Defender Fridays to talk about building the Strelka file scanning system. Defender Fridays creates a collaborative space for security professionals to share ideas and experiences through informal, interactive conversations. All skill levels welcome - come learn alongside fellow defenders!

AI security posture management (AI-SPM): All information in one place

As AI adoption grows, so do the related risks. Organizations are actively looking for strategies to secure their AI systems. According to Vanta’s State of Trust Report, 62% of organizations plan to boost investments in AI security in the next 12 months. ‍ However, another recent survey on AI governance reveals that more than half of organizations find it challenging to keep up with AI security developments.

42 DevOps Statistics to Know in 2025

DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the development lifecycle and deliver high-quality software continuously. It emphasizes collaboration, automation, and integration between previously siloed teams. DevOps aims to improve deployment frequency, reduce failure rates, and accelerate recovery times.

Vanta signs a strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to deepen integration

We’re thrilled to announce that Vanta has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make it even easier for businesses to scale securely in the cloud. We’re expanding the reach of our compliance automation and trust management platform, enabling organizations to build stronger security programs, accelerate audit readiness, and demonstrate compliance more efficiently—all while scaling on AWS. ‍

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: How to Reduce Risk, Build Culture, and Strengthen Resilience

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, one thing remains constant: humans are both our greatest asset and our biggest risk. Despite increasingly sophisticated technology, human risk, insider threats, and social engineering attacks like phishing,continue to lead the charge when it comes to successful breaches.

Debunking Three Critical Security Myths

Being compliant doesn’t mean you’re secure. Achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance may demonstrate conformance and look good on paper, but it does not guarantee protection. Too often, government contractors check the boxes, pass the audit, and assume their job is done and they’re protected. Then a real-world attack happens—and the so-called “protections” fall apart. The defenses that met the standard weren’t built to stop real threats.