Tech conferences are essential for learning, networking, and staying updated in the fast-evolving IT and cybersecurity landscape. However, not all conferences are created equal. Here’s how to pick the best one for your needs. Types of Tech Conferences 1. General Conferences Multi-track events with mixed beginner/intermediate sessions. Examples: FOSDEM, KubeCon, Embedded World. Best for: Discovering new topics, but requires careful session selection.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the discontinuation of its RSS feed for Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) alerts, shifting notifications to email and Twitter (X). This decision has sparked criticism due to the lack of prior notice and concerns over reliance on a third-party platform (X) for critical security updates. Official Sources: CISA Notice on RSS Feed Discontinuation…

One cybersecurity expert even said he recently found evidence that a U.S. political campaign in Oregon hired a North Korean IT worker.

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Noem also defended reducing the size of CISA, postponing the creation of a new headquarters for the agency and making other funding cuts or program changes at the organization.

The CEO of a local cybersecurity firm has been arrested for planting malware in a hospital's computer systems, exposing new risks to healthcare cybersecurity.

The technology giant said two zero-day vulnerabilities were used in attacks on iOS devices against "specific targeted individuals," which suggests spyware or nation-state threat activity.

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Since January, threat actors distributing the malware have notched up more than 100 victims.

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Bob Lord and Lauren Zabierek both posted on LinkedIn Monday morning that they were resigning from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Donald Trump’s White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president: Don’t. Or else.