AI-Enhanced Phishing: New Challenges for Cybersecurity

With the rise of AI, phishing scams have evolved from obvious traps to highly sophisticated communications that blend seamlessly into inboxes. Attackers utilise large language models, voice cloning, and deepfakes, making phishing more difficult to detect. To combat these threats, companies must enhance technical controls, provide awareness training, and establish verification protocols.

Cyber Security Trends for 2025: AI, Crime, and Compliance

Cyber Security in 2025 feels like standing at a crossroads. The pace of change is relentless - and Cyber Security is now no longer 'just an IT problem'. It's now a leadership, legal, and cultural issue. In my almost 8 years within the industry, I have witnessed the landscape change at an extremely fast pace. … Continue reading Cyber Security Trends for 2025: AI, Crime, and Compliance

CrowdStrike Outage: Lessons from the July 2024 Incident

Background  CrowdStrike is a global leader in cyber security. It is renowned for its innovative technologies. They are well known for their state-of-the-art cyber security products. The Falcon Sensor is a key product that is extensively utilised for endpoint security. It is used in a variety of sectors. This flagship solution utilises artificial intelligence, machine … Continue reading CrowdStrike Outage: Lessons from the July 2024 Incident

How to Stay Safe Online: 5 Simple Steps

Welcome to the first official post on The Security Brief. I'm excited to dive into the world of cybersecurity with you. Let's break down some essential tips to help you stay safe online. Whether you're new to the field or just looking to boost your knowledge, you've come to the right place!  Today, I'm sharing 5 … Continue reading How to Stay Safe Online: 5 Simple Steps

About Me: Welcome to The Security Brief!

Hey, I'm Taylor and welcome to The Security Brief! About Me I am a passionate 25 year old cybersecurity professional, and I created this blog to help make the digital world a little bit safer and easy to understand! Whether you are new to cybersecurity or have some experience in the field, I’m here to … Continue reading About Me: Welcome to The Security Brief!