Quantum + AI: Is Your Organization Ready for the Next Cybersecurity Disruption?
Most organizations are still figuring out AI. Quantum computing, by comparison, feels like a problem for another decade. The reality is that these two technologies are developing in parallel, and their convergence is already shaping the cybersecurity decisions that leaders need to make today. This is not about fear or hype. It is about understanding […]
Even Before Mythos, American Critical Infrastructure Faced Significant Cyber Risks
Why strengthening OT cybersecurity matters even more in the age of AI Introduction July 2026 was not a great month for those concerned by the vulnerability of U.S. critical infrastructure (CI) to cyberattacks. First, two major AI labs reported that advanced models exceeded the intended boundaries of isolated testing environments and infiltrated other companies’ production […]
How Cyber Teams Are Adapting to AI-Driven Threats
AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape faster than most organizations can keep up. Threat actors are using AI to scale attacks, bypass traditional defenses, and exploit vulnerabilities in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. At the same time, cyber teams are leveraging AI to detect, respond, and adapt to these evolving risks. […]
Human in the Lead: Rewriting Cybersecurity for the Age of Machine-on-Machine Conflict
In cybersecurity, we have spent the last decade obsessed with tools. Shodan, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and a growing alphabet soup of platforms define many security budgets and board conversations. But listening to our Cybersecurity Strategy Panel this past Spring, one thing became clear: the defining question of the AI era is not which tools we […]
Cyberpsychology: Out of Your Mind and Into Their Hands
As digital threats evolve, so too must our understanding of the human behaviors that drive them. This article will focus on the importance of cyberpsychology and its role in the wake of increased AI-companionship, information warfare, sophisticated deception attacks and social media influence with AI-driven tactics. The Impact of Cyberpsychology In Defense Cyberpsychology examines how […]
5 Post-Quantum Questions Cybersecurity Leaders Should Be Asking Now
Post-quantum cryptography is no longer a distant concern. As quantum computing advances, the encryption standards that protect sensitive data today may become vulnerable tomorrow. For cybersecurity leaders, this shift is not just a technical challenge but a strategic one that demands planning, investment, and cross-functional coordination. The transition to post-quantum cryptography requires more than deploying […]
Two Clocks, One Future: What a Post-Quantum Cryptography Conversation Revealed About Our Blind Spots
At The Cyber Guild Executive Roundtable on Post-Quantum Readiness, leaders from government, industry, academia, and policy explored what happens when two technology revolutions arrive at the same time. While the discussion covered cryptography, AI, governance, talent, and risk, four themes consistently surfaced: At the heart of the discussion was a simple but powerful metaphor: Two […]
Understanding the NIST Incident Response Lifecycle: A Review of Demystifying Cybersecurity, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part review series. Read Part 1. Demystifying Cybersecurity: A Ransomware Incident is a four-part video series developed by The Cyber Guild in partnership with College Board. Organized around the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Incident Response Lifecycle (IRL), the series uses a real-world ransomware scenario to illustrate […]
Understanding the NIST Incident Response Lifecycle: A Review of Demystifying Cybersecurity, Part 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part review series. Read Part 2. Demystifying Cybersecurity: A Ransomware Incident is a four-part video series developed by The Cyber Guild in partnership with College Board. Organized around the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Incident Response Lifecycle (IRL), the series uses a real-world ransomware scenario to illustrate […]
The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking in Cybersecurity
Generative AI in cybersecurity can accelerate research, summarize threat information, draft communications, and support faster decision-making. That value is real. But as AI becomes more embedded in daily workflows, leaders and practitioners also need to pay attention to a quieter risk: the erosion of critical thinking. The impact of generative AI on critical thinking matters […]