James Plouffe
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When Buzzwords Collide: From A(I) To Z(ero Trust)
In the past 15 years, Zero Trust has become the dominant cybersecurity model. Now along comes AI. Find out what role generative AI and AI agents will play in driving Zero Trust adoption and maturity in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Is Zero Trust Canceled? Revisiting DEF CON Research
Did AmberWolf’s talk at DEF CON 33 uncover any true fundamental flaws in Zero Trust? Although we think the research uncovered some significant issues, calling it a “total bust” is definitely overblown. Find out why.
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Black Hat 2025: Troop Forrester Goes To Hacker Summer Camp
2025 marks the 28th year of Black Hat, and although it remains on the edgier side of corporate-focused cybersecurity conferences, it sometimes feels like the event is considering completely ditching its hoodie in favor of a collared shirt.
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From The Basement To The Corner Office: Zero Trust Gets A “Promotion” In The DoD
Learn the implications of the new Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office and Chief Zero Trust Officer in the US Department of Defense.
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AWS re:Inforce 2025 — Heavy On User Experience Enhancements, Light On The GenAI Hype
This year's AWS re:Inforce event included a big announcement and revealed other security-related enhancements. Read our top takeaways.
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Meet The New Analyst Covering Zero Trust And Microsegmentation
The 25-plus years of my career so far can be divided into two acts. Act I was enterprise IT, beginning with desktop support and progressing to network and security architecture at organizations ranging from small business to the Global 10. Act II opened with a move into technical alliance and ecosystem roles at security vendors […]
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Zscaler Snatches Up Red Canary: The Good, The Bad, And The Concerning
Find out what Zscaler's acquisition of Red Canary could mean for the cybersecurity market as a whole as well as for security leaders and their teams.