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Dawn Cappelli on the global threat environment

The gloves are off: the threat environment has escalated! Global conflicts have led to a surge in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. Tune in to the latest episode of the Data Security Decoded podcast for a fantastic conversation with Dawn Cappelli that covers rising global tensions, the rapidly evolving threat landscape, and how to secure OT environments from bad actors. Subscribe to our channel and never miss an episode!

Proud to be Data Privacy Week 2026 Champions with the National Cybersecurity Alliance

We are proud to be Data Privacy Week 2026 Champions with the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Stay tuned all week as we share practical tips, real-world insights, and expert perspectives from our teams and special guests across WatchGuard Tech All-Stars. A few simple reminders to start: Privacy is about choice, awareness, and control. And it starts with the everyday decisions we all make online.

The SMB Paradox: Most Targeted, Least Prepared for Cybersecurity

For years, the prevailing myth among small and midsize businesses (SMBs) was that they were too small to be a target. That myth has been definitively shattered. The reality is sobering: SMBs now account for a disproportionate share of cyber incidents and data exposure. In fact, research cited in the Guardz 2025 SMB Cybersecurity Report found that 43% of U.S. SMBs have experienced a cyberattack, including 27% hit within the past year.

What You Need to Know about the Minnesota Department of Human Services Data Breach

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS) is a vital part of the state’s health plan industry. It is responsible for managing public health, welfare programs, and social services within the state, ensuring support for vulnerable populations and that millions of residents have seamless access to healthcare. The recent MN DHS data breach directly impacted FEI Systems, the managing vendor of MnCHOICES, one of the department’s network systems.

What You Need to Know about the Illinois Department of Human Services Data Breach

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is one of the state’s largest agencies, with over 15,000 employees. Created in 1997, it provides residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who face multiple barriers to self-sufficiency and others who are striving for economic independence.

The Strengths and Shortcomings of AI Control Tower

This is why platforms like ServiceNow AI Control Tower are showing up in governance roadmaps. Control Tower helps organizations standardize how AI systems are requested, reviewed, cataloged, and managed across their lifecycle. It can bring order to chaos. But there’s a second, equally important reality: the strongest governance workflow in the world can’t govern what it can’t see.

The Evolution of Endpoint Protection in Response to Advanced Threats

Endpoint protection helps keep everyday devices safe. In an organization, various types of endpoints are used, like desktops, laptops, and servers. These devices are often the first targets that attackers try to use to break into an organization’s infrastructure. In the past, protection meant blocking known viruses. That approach worked when threats were easy to recognize. Now, attacks have become more advanced and harder to detect.