Kim Nash

2 weeks ago | createsend.com | Kim Nash

President Trump rescinded parts of Biden- and Obama-era cybersecurity policies, including former President Joe Biden's  allowing U.S. agencies to accept digital identity documents to verify beneficiaries of government services programs. Friday's executive order also struck requirements for tech contractors to attest to the security of their software. (TechCrunch) Trump's order also pushed federal agencies to use AI in cybersecurity programs to manage vulnerabilities.

4 weeks ago | createsend.com | Kim Nash

Hello. More wannabe cybercriminals are turning to user-friendly online tool kits designed to help them steal login credentials, passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive data. The strategy isn’t new but the services’ increasing ease-of-use and sophistication—fueled by artificial intelligence—is driving booming demand on the dark web. One such Chinese platform went from zero to nearly 1,700 users in its new secure messaging page since April. Read our full story.

Mar 25, 2025 | wsj.com | Kim Nash

With new leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity executives wonder if the financial watchdog might lessen its bite over the next four years. The answer? It’s complicated. That’s according to Commissioner Hester Peirce, a Republican who is heading up a new SEC task force designed to develop a governance framework for the thorny topic of supervising cryptocurrency.

Mar 13, 2025 | cybersecurity.createsend1.com | Kim Nash

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Feb 26, 2025 | createsend.com | Kim Nash

Hello. I am still receiving messages on email and LinkedIn (in this thread) about problems in the process of hiring cybersecurity professionals. I appreciate and read off of these notes. I'm especially interested in hearing from people who are trying to find jobs, either those established in the field or looking to break into it. If this is you, reply to this newsletter or email me about what you're seeing and have experienced.