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Gear Tested and Approved: My Top Picks for Dads and Grads This Season

1 week ago | techspective.net | Tony Bradley

With Father’s Day and graduation season around the corner, the pressure is on to find gifts that are more than just thoughtful—they should be useful, durable, and preferably, something the recipient will actually use. I’ve spent the past few months testing out a range of gadgets and gear, and I’ve put together a list of products that I not only recommend—I rely on them myself.
Making Identity Governance Accessible

1 week ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Identity is the frontline of today’s cybersecurity battles. Whether it’s stolen credentials, over-provisioned access, or dormant accounts, attackers have found that the easiest way in is often through the front door—by posing as someone who already belongs. And yet, for many organizations, the systems meant to manage identity and access are either too costly, too complex, or simply out of reach. This tension is pushing the Identity Governance and Administration market to evolve.
Establishing A Secure Foundation Of Trust For AI Development

1 week ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Artificial intelligence is changing how we build software. It speeds up development and helps teams ship faster. But with that speed comes a big question: Can we trust the software AI creates? In a world of AI-powered code, trust isn’t a bonus—it’s a must. Why Trust Matters NowAI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Gemini Code Assist are everywhere. Developers are using them to build faster and automate more. But AI also brings new risks. AI doesn’t just help write code.
Why AI Is The New Cybersecurity Battleground

1 week ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Artificial intelligence has quickly grown from a capability to an architecture. As models evolve from backend add-ons to the central engine of modern applications, security leaders are facing a new kind of battlefield. The objective not simply about protecting data or infrastructure—it’s about securing the intelligence itself. In this new approach, AI models don’t just inform decisions—they are decision-makers. They interpret, respond, and sometimes act autonomously.
Building The Future Of Cybersecurity-One Student At A Time

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Cybersecurity is a discipline built on trust, precision, and adaptability. As threats evolve, so must the people tasked with defending our systems and data. Yet for all the investment in tools and platforms, one area often remains underdeveloped: the human side of security. Developing strong, skilled professionals isn’t just a workforce issue—it’s a business imperative. Effective cybersecurity depends on people who understand your environment, your priorities, and your risk tolerance.
Hacking The Music Industry With Tech, Independence And A DIY Ethos

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Some people talk about disrupting the system. Nick Hexum and 311 are actually doing it. 311 recently came through Houston on tour and played at the 713 Music Hall. I had the privilege of showing up a few hours before the band took the stage to sit down with the band’s founder and lead singer Nick Hexum. We spent an hour or so talking about a wide range of topics. I was impressed with Hexum but left the interview feeling a little inadequate.
AI, Sovereignty, And The New Cybersecurity Crossroads

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

It’s no secret the cybersecurity landscape is shifting fast. Between the surge in AI adoption, rising demand for data sovereignty, and the political turbulence rattling global trust in U.S.-based tech, security leaders are being pulled in a dozen directions at once. We’re no longer navigating steady waters—we’re in a storm of change. If there’s one thing I’ve learned covering this space, it’s that disruption isn’t just coming. It’s already here.
Building The Future Of Smarter Security Operations

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Security Operations Centers are meant to be the command hubs of cybersecurity. But many are bogged down by tool sprawl, false alerts and burned-out teams. Splunk’s State of Security 2025 report shows that security teams are spending more time maintaining tools than stopping threats—and it’s costing them. I sat down with Michael Fanning, CISO at Splunk, to talk about what insights the reports revealed for him. He summed it up clearly: “The future SOC is extremely streamlined.
Building The Future Of Smarter Security Operations

2 weeks ago | splk.it | Tony Bradley

Security Operations Centers are meant to be the command hubs of cybersecurity. But many are bogged down by tool sprawl, false alerts and burned-out teams. Splunk’s State of Security 2025 report shows that security teams are spending more time maintaining tools than stopping threats—and it’s costing them. I sat down with Michael Fanning, CISO at Splunk, to talk about what insights the reports revealed for him. He summed it up clearly: “The future SOC is extremely streamlined.
Achieving True Breach Readiness For Business Continuity

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Tony Bradley

Cybersecurity strategy has undergone a fundamental shift—from aspiring to build impenetrable defenses to accepting that breaches are inevitable. In today’s environment, the defining question is no longer if you’ll be breached, but when—and whether your business can keep running when it happens. This shift marks the rise of breach readiness: the proactive discipline of preparing for compromise without letting it compromise continuity.