Rodney Parlait is a thought leader who specializes in behavioral analysis and human error in cybersecurity. With his combined expertise in both areas, he covers a wide array of topics that investigate how different behaviors and cognitive biases contribute to human errors that weaken cybersecurity. Rodney provides actionable solutions and practical tips to help organizations and individuals overcome these challenges.
Pedestrians navigating the busy intersections of Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City recently encountered a bizarre and unexpected auditory experience, as the familiar, automated voice prompts of crosswalk signals were surreptitiously replaced.
Read MoreAs global security landscapes grow increasingly complex and multifaceted, nations are recognizing that conventional law enforcement methods must evolve to meet sophisticated new threats.
Read MoreThe seemingly harmless act of streaming a movie or downloading a new album has become an increasingly high-stakes activity, with cybercriminals exploiting these everyday habits to launch sophisticated attacks.
Read MoreThe archetypal image of a cybersecurity professional, once confined to a hooded figure in a dark room illuminated only by lines of code, has become a relic of a bygone era.
The moment a critical alert signals a breach, Security Operations Centers are plunged into a frantic race against time, not just to contain the threat, but to answer fundamental questions about what is truly at risk.
Technology Review Read MoreThe seemingly unrelated price hike at a local bakery or favorite online shop may actually be a direct consequence of an increasingly sophisticated digital war being waged against small enterprises, creating a hidden tax on consumers.
Feature Article Read MoreThe persistence of weak passwords remains one of cybersecurity's most perplexing and stubborn challenges, with countless data breaches annually revealing that millions still rely on easily guessable credentials.
Read MoreA meticulously crafted email, seemingly from a trusted colleague within a government agency, can serve as the digital key that unlocks a nation's most sensitive information, a scenario that became a stark reality in a recent sophisticated cyberattack...
Read MoreMost cybersecurity breaches do not begin with a sophisticated piece of code cracking a firewall, but rather with a simple human moment—a rushed click, a misplaced trust, an ignored warning.
Trend Analysis Read MoreWhile high-stakes ransomware attacks capture headlines and dominate public fear, a surprising revelation from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows they are merely a whisper in the storm of reported consumer fraud.
Trend Analysis Read MoreA recent cyberattack that brought Poland's energy grid to the brink of a widespread blackout serves as a stark reminder that the security of national infrastructure can hinge on something as simple as a factory-set password.
Industry Report Read MoreA seemingly routine corporate email announcing a progressive branding initiative for Pride Month has become the delivery mechanism for one of the most psychologically sophisticated phishing campaigns of the year.
Trend Analysis Read MoreIn the shadowed corridors of international relations, the rules of engagement are being rewritten not by treaties, but by keystrokes, as state-sponsored cyber operations increasingly pivot from traditional military reconnaissance to a far more insidi...
Read MoreAs digital threads weave an ever-tighter web across continents, a sophisticated cyberattack originating halfway around the world can cripple critical infrastructure in the heart of Europe within minutes.
Feature Article Read MoreRecent detailed analysis of cyber threat activity has brought to light a perilous situation for organizations utilizing the SmarterTools SmarterMail email server software, as ransomware groups are actively exploiting two critical vulnerabilities to g...
Read MoreA severe zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in widely used BeyondTrust remote access products, creating a critical security risk for organizations that rely on self-hosted instances for privileged access management.
Read MoreThe digital security model that protects nearly every aspect of modern life was conceived during an era of mainframe computers and punch cards, long before the internet became a ubiquitous and adversarial environment.
Read MoreA successful cyber attack on a major governmental body often conjures images of widespread chaos and compromised secrets, but the recent targeted intrusion against the European Commission on January 30 paints a far more nuanced picture of resilience.
Read MoreDeep within the digital veins of America's most essential services, a silent and methodical preparation for a new kind of warfare is underway, orchestrated by a sophisticated group with ties to the Chinese state.
Feature Article Read MoreIn the complex digital ecosystem where trust is a currency, the very tools designed to build and create can be twisted into weapons of espionage, turning a developer's trusted companion into an unseen spy.
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