Eric Geller
@ericjgeller.com
Senior reporter at @CybersecurityDive.bsky.social covering all things digital security. I also co-host @hothtakes.bsky.social. | Send me tips: bit.ly/contactejg
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Eric Geller
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· Oct 1
New: The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center lost its federal funding at midnight. Here's my story about what happened, why it matters, and how the group — a critical resource for state and local governments — is trying to move forward: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ms-isac...
CISA is eliminating its cyber pay incentive program following a critical audit. The agency will instead expand a separate recruitment and retention program. www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-el...
Confirming @patrickhowelloneill.com on the latest CISA change that could unsettle workers.
Confirming @patrickhowelloneill.com on the latest CISA change that could unsettle workers.
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
CISA is eliminating its cyber pay incentive program following a critical audit. The agency will instead expand a separate recruitment and retention program. www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-el...
Confirming @patrickhowelloneill.com on the latest CISA change that could unsettle workers.
Confirming @patrickhowelloneill.com on the latest CISA change that could unsettle workers.
Confirming this, with the usual chuckle that reporters do when people leak emails about not leaking to reporters.
Confirming Politico: CISA tells staff to not speak with reporters, internal email shows
“CISA does not comment on leaked internal emails, especially when they’re about leaking internal emails,” CISA's director of public affairs told Nextgov/FCW.
www.nextgov.com/cybersecurit...
“CISA does not comment on leaked internal emails, especially when they’re about leaking internal emails,” CISA's director of public affairs told Nextgov/FCW.
www.nextgov.com/cybersecurit...
CISA tells staff to not speak with reporters, internal email shows
“CISA does not comment on leaked internal emails, especially when they’re about leaking internal emails,” CISA Director of Public Affairs Marci McCarthy told Nextgov/FCW when asked for comment.
www.nextgov.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Confirming this, with the usual chuckle that reporters do when people leak emails about not leaking to reporters.
Rodney Petersen, the head of NIST's cyber education initiative, is retiring from the agency after 11 years there. He presided over the creation of NIST's education framework and the launch of grant programs for workforce partnerships. www.nist.gov/news-events/... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Rodney Petersen, the head of NIST's cyber education initiative, is retiring from the agency after 11 years there. He presided over the creation of NIST's education framework and the launch of grant programs for workforce partnerships. www.nist.gov/news-events/... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
"One official said of Leavitt’s statement, 'It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.' ... [S]ome of Hegseth’s top civilian staff appeared deeply alarmed about the revelations and were contemplating whether to leave the administration." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"One official said of Leavitt’s statement, 'It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.' ... [S]ome of Hegseth’s top civilian staff appeared deeply alarmed about the revelations and were contemplating whether to leave the administration." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Mr. Sacks has recommended A.I. policies that have sometimes run counter to national security recommendations, alarming some of his White House colleagues and raising questions about his priorities." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Mr. Sacks has recommended A.I. policies that have sometimes run counter to national security recommendations, alarming some of his White House colleagues and raising questions about his priorities." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
"As delegates wrapped the annual United Nations climate talks last Saturday, those who have campaigned to reduce the use of fossil fuels expressed growing alarm that forces arrayed against them are gaining ground in the information war." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War
Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"As delegates wrapped the annual United Nations climate talks last Saturday, those who have campaigned to reduce the use of fossil fuels expressed growing alarm that forces arrayed against them are gaining ground in the information war." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Still recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma? Relax with a delicious but modest portion of Star Wars commentary and analysis from your friends at @hothtakes.bsky.social: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Still recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma? Relax with a delicious but modest portion of Star Wars commentary and analysis from your friends at @hothtakes.bsky.social: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the holiday with a new episode of your favorite Star Wars podcast 😀 : hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the holiday with a new episode of your favorite Star Wars podcast 😀 : hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
If you're a fan of Star Wars stories about Force users, you won't want to miss our new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If you're a fan of Star Wars stories about Force users, you won't want to miss our new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Have you listened to @hothtakes.bsky.social's new episode yet? Don't miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Have you listened to @hothtakes.bsky.social's new episode yet? Don't miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
In @hothtakes.bsky.social's new episode about Force-user storytelling, we discuss the upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie — what we want to see from it, and why it could be a breath of fresh air for Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In @hothtakes.bsky.social's new episode about Force-user storytelling, we discuss the upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie — what we want to see from it, and why it could be a breath of fresh air for Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Would you watch a Star Wars show about Count Dooku's descent to the dark side? What about a Jedi romance in the shadow of Order 66? These are just some of the ideas we at @hothtakes.bsky.social proposed in our new episode analyzing Force-user storytelling. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Would you watch a Star Wars show about Count Dooku's descent to the dark side? What about a Jedi romance in the shadow of Order 66? These are just some of the ideas we at @hothtakes.bsky.social proposed in our new episode analyzing Force-user storytelling. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
I had a great time on @hothtakes.bsky.social chatting with Haley and @lhn.bsky.social about what we want to see from future Star Wars stories about Force-users. We exchanged some really fun ideas for cool new stories about these characters! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I had a great time on @hothtakes.bsky.social chatting with Haley and @lhn.bsky.social about what we want to see from future Star Wars stories about Force-users. We exchanged some really fun ideas for cool new stories about these characters! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
In our new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode, we talk about Star Wars's handling of Jedi and Sith stories, and we consider how storytellers can create narratively interesting challenges for superheroes. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In our new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode, we talk about Star Wars's handling of Jedi and Sith stories, and we consider how storytellers can create narratively interesting challenges for superheroes. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
"Evans was the first to float the idea of disqualifying all Muslim groups from security grants to FEMA officials. ... FEMA leaders ... instructed her not to put the request in writing, given it could be discriminatory and illegal, the sources said." www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/p...
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Evans was the first to float the idea of disqualifying all Muslim groups from security grants to FEMA officials. ... FEMA leaders ... instructed her not to put the request in writing, given it could be discriminatory and illegal, the sources said." www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/p...
How should Star Wars balance telling relatable stories with telling larger-than-life stories about Force users? That's one of the questions we at @hothtakes.bsky.social consider in our new episode, with special guest @lhn.bsky.social. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How should Star Wars balance telling relatable stories with telling larger-than-life stories about Force users? That's one of the questions we at @hothtakes.bsky.social consider in our new episode, with special guest @lhn.bsky.social. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Just saw Wicked: For Good. My review: I loved seeing Glinda do the Mustafar Duel Lightsaber Spin with her wand. 👍🏻
two people fighting with lightsabers in a room with a red door
ALT: two people fighting with lightsabers in a room with a red door
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Just saw Wicked: For Good. My review: I loved seeing Glinda do the Mustafar Duel Lightsaber Spin with her wand. 👍🏻
We published a new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode today. @lhn.bsky.social joined us! One of the things we talked about was Andor's sparing use of Force mysticism, and how the Force's near-absence from the show affected the viewing experience. Listen now: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We published a new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode today. @lhn.bsky.social joined us! One of the things we talked about was Andor's sparing use of Force mysticism, and how the Force's near-absence from the show affected the viewing experience. Listen now: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
"The young Jimenez told the agents that he was a U.S. citizen, but an officer said, 'I don’t care' and told him to 'get out of the car' as they broke the car window and arrested him." newrepublic.com/post/203600/...
ICE Detains High School Citizen by Smashing Into His Car During Lunch
ICE agents violently arrested a high school student on his lunch break—after he told them he’s American.
newrepublic.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"The young Jimenez told the agents that he was a U.S. citizen, but an officer said, 'I don’t care' and told him to 'get out of the car' as they broke the car window and arrested him." newrepublic.com/post/203600/...
🎙️ In today's new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode, we discuss what stories about Force-users add to the Star Wars franchise, why these characters can be hard to relate to, and how Disney should tell Jedi and Sith stories in the future. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎙️ In today's new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode, we discuss what stories about Force-users add to the Star Wars franchise, why these characters can be hard to relate to, and how Disney should tell Jedi and Sith stories in the future. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
does this mean we need to get @govpritzker.illinois.gov @jbpritzker.bsky.social on @hothtakes.bsky.social
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
does this mean we need to get @govpritzker.illinois.gov @jbpritzker.bsky.social on @hothtakes.bsky.social
I enjoyed chatting about Cybersecurity Awareness Month with my colleagues from Dark Reading and TechTarget Search Security. www.darkreading.com/cybersecurit... I discussed my story about why security awareness training doesn't work. www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cyberse...
Security 101: Cyber Training Still Fails Miserably
Dark Reading, Cybersecurity Dive, Search Security cover the state of cyber awareness and how orgs can overcome struggles with password hygiene, phishing.
www.darkreading.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I enjoyed chatting about Cybersecurity Awareness Month with my colleagues from Dark Reading and TechTarget Search Security. www.darkreading.com/cybersecurit... I discussed my story about why security awareness training doesn't work. www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cyberse...
We've got a new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode for you today! @lhn.bsky.social joins Haley and me to talk about how Star Wars tells stories about Jedi and Sith, and what we want from those stories going forward. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
Hoth Takes #65: Show Me the First Padawan Braid
Between Andor and the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Star Wars is currently leaning into stories about the “regular” people of the galaxy. But what about the Jedi and the Sith, the people at…
hothtakes.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We've got a new @hothtakes.bsky.social episode for you today! @lhn.bsky.social joins Haley and me to talk about how Star Wars tells stories about Jedi and Sith, and what we want from those stories going forward. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/h...
This just in: It costs more money to make 24 hours of content in Hollywood today than it cost to make two hours of content a decade ago. www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...
Disney Spent More On ‘Andor’ Than Any Of Its ‘Star Wars’ Movies
Disney has revealed it spent $60.5 million on Star Wars streaming series Andor in 2024, giving the show a total cost of $705.5 million - far higher than the spending on any of the movies in the saga.
www.forbes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This just in: It costs more money to make 24 hours of content in Hollywood today than it cost to make two hours of content a decade ago. www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...