It’s been one of those days where I’ve been reflecting on both progress and challenges in the cybersecurity world. Some of the articles I’ve come across today highlight the ongoing efforts to improve security, close gaps, and adapt to new threats. There’s been a consistent theme lately around diversity in cybersecurity and how it leads to better results — not just in terms of inclusion but in developing more creative and effective solutions.
I’ve got my CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge), so seeing news about its recognition through the Cybersecurity Excellence Award is a reminder that some of the foundations I’ve built are still valuable and relevant. But that also makes me think about the bigger picture — how diversity in thought, leadership, and practice ultimately strengthens our collective defenses.
Let’s get into today’s highlights:
🛡️ How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
A new report outlines practical steps businesses can take to guard against cyber threats. It emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), regular software updates, and employee training as key pillars of protection. Basic measures remain critical — even as threats become more sophisticated.
👉 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/how-to-protect-your-business-from-cyber.html
🌍 Six Governments Suspected of Using Israeli Spyware
Reports suggest that six national governments have been deploying Israeli spyware to monitor political figures, journalists, and activists. The spyware uses advanced evasion techniques, making it difficult for traditional security measures to detect or stop it.
👉 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/six-governments-likely-use-israeli.html
💡 Are We Closing the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity?
This article explores whether the cybersecurity industry is truly making progress in addressing the gender gap. While there’s been an increase in hiring and promoting women, the deeper challenge lies in ensuring they have influence and leadership opportunities — not just representation.
👉 https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/are-we-closing-gender-gap-cybersecurity
📱 Mobile Jailbreaks Pose Corporate Risk
New data reveals that mobile jailbreaks are becoming a serious corporate risk. Employees who jailbreak their devices to remove restrictions are inadvertently creating security gaps that threat actors can exploit. This underscores the need for stronger mobile security policies and monitoring.
👉 https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/mobile-jailbreaks-corporate-risk
🤖 Next-Gen AI Security: Self-Healing Systems and Secure Coding
AI is becoming increasingly integrated into cybersecurity, but it comes with risks. This article discusses how next-gen AI systems are being designed with self-healing capabilities, allowing them to adapt and respond to threats in real-time.
👉 https://medium.com/@dave-patten/next-gen-ai-security-self-healing-systems-red-teaming-and-secure-coding-in-the-ai-era-5ad0708d5ca6
🌐 Application Security vs API Security
This webinar explores the differences between application security and API security — and why both are critical for securing modern infrastructure. API security, in particular, is becoming more complex as developers increase the use of cloud-based and microservice-based applications.
👉 https://tecnowebinars.com/webinar/106321/application-security-api-security-understanding-the-differences-the-need-for-both/akamai
🏆 CCSK Wins Cybersecurity Excellence Award
The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) has been recognized with a Cybersecurity Excellence Award. This reinforces the value of understanding cloud security and the growing demand for skilled professionals in this space.
👉 https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/ccsk-wins-cybersecurity-excellence-award
🔍 Insider Threats – Potential Signs and Security Tips
This piece dives into the growing risk of insider threats. It breaks down key signs to look out for and emphasizes the importance of employee monitoring and security training to reduce internal risks.
👉 https://www.dataprivacyandsecurityinsider.com/2025/03/insider-threats-potential-signs-and-security-tips/
💡 Takeaway:
It’s encouraging to see progress on multiple fronts — from improved AI-driven security to better recognition of industry skills like CCSK. But the ongoing challenges around insider threats, mobile device security, and state-sponsored spyware remind me that this field will always require adaptability and strategic thinking.
From a diversity standpoint, it’s clear that more representation is improving outcomes — but I also think leadership mindset is just as important as who’s at the table. A team functions best when everyone’s voice matters, and that’s something I want to keep in mind as I continue building my own path in this industry.
It’s about finding balance — between strength and adaptability, control and creativity — and making sure that progress isn’t just happening at a technical level, but on a human level too. 👊
