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Shawn Maschino serves as the main contributor and editor at CybersecurityShawn.com. With over two decades of experience and a strong dedication to reshaping perceptions of cybersecurity in the business realm, the content presented on this website aims to bolster and stimulate businesses in enhancing their cybersecurity strategies and fostering meaningful discussions on the subject.

SABSA and Enterprise Security Frameworks: Current State & Enhancement Needs For Modernization

Cybersecurity Architecture, Cybersecurity News, Shawn's Corner / 5 minutes of reading

SABSA remains the most comprehensive business-driven security framework ever created—but its complexity and outdated assumptions have stalled adoption. This research explores why modern enterprises need a practical replacement, the shortcomings of alternatives like NIST and ISO, and how new models such as the Security Controls Framework point the way toward a true “cybersecurity operating system” for CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs.

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Understanding the New Cyber Threat: Autonomous LLMs as Hackers

Cybersecurity Architecture / 4 minutes of reading

The rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 has ushered in a new era of cybersecurity concerns. Recent research (Fang et Al., 2024), found here, highlights a newly emerging threat: LLMs can autonomously hack websites, performing intricate tasks such as blind database schema extraction and SQL injections without prior knowledge of specific vulnerabilities. […]

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Get Out of the Whirlpool: A Look into the Barracuda ESG Security Breach

Cybersecurity Architecture / 5 minutes of reading
Get Out of the Whirlpool: A Look into the Barracuda ESG Security Breach

The cybersecurity world has been rocked by a recent cyber-espionage campaign that targeted Barracuda’s Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the incident, focusing on the technical intricacies, business implications, and actionable insights for cybersecurity teams and business leaders.

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Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: Analyzing the CISA and NSA ESF Guidance

Cybersecurity Architecture / 5 minutes of reading
Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: Analyzing the CISA and NSA ESF Guidance

In an era where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, the guidance provided by CISA and NSA for critical infrastructure security is a significant step towards fortifying defenses. This article delves into the key aspects of the guidance, analyzing the threats and risks, and providing actionable recommendations for businesses to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

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