Security Architecture Framework Examples: 5 Real-World Implementations (2025)

Real-world security architecture framework examples are surprisingly hard to find—most resources explain what frameworks are without showing how organizations actually implement them. After analyzing hundreds of security architecture deployments across IoT networks, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing environments during my PhD research at the University of York, I’ve identified patterns …

Security Analyst Career Progression: 7 Proven Steps to $180K+ in 2025

Security Analyst Career Progression: The Path Nobody Tells You About (Until Now) Understanding security analyst career progression is crucial whether you’re just starting in cybersecurity or looking to advance to senior roles. When I transitioned from programming to security research in 2018, I wish someone had given me a realistic …

Zero Trust Security Example: 5 Real-World Implementations (2025)

Real-world zero trust security examples are rare—most articles just repeat vendor marketing. When I first encountered “zero trust” during my transition from programming to security research in 2018, I dismissed it as another vendor buzzword. I was wrong. Dead wrong. After years of implementing zero trust architectures across IoT networks …

The Essential Non-Tech Founder’s Guide to Cybersecurity in 2025

This non-tech founder’s guide to cybersecurity will help you protect your startup without becoming a security expert. If you’re building a business without a technical background, cybersecurity probably feels like this massive, intimidating black box. I get it. During my PhD research on IoT security at University of York, I …

How’s the Job Market for Cybersecurity in 2025? A Deep Analysis

The global cybersecurity industry faces a striking paradox in 2025: while 3.5 million positions remain unfilled worldwide, entry-level candidates experience rejection rates exceeding 70%. This comprehensive analysis examines the job market for cybersecurity, shifting employer expectations since 2023, and strategic approaches that successfully launch and advance cybersecurity careers. The cybersecurity …

The Ultimate Guide to AI in Cybersecurity (2025)

In the world of cybersecurity, a new conversation is dominating every forum, every conference, and every late-night SOC shift. On one hand, you see major vendors like Malwarebytes launching their “Trusted Advisor” promising an AI-powered personal assistant to simplify security. On the other, a quick scroll through YouTube reveals a …

Ultimate Power Guide: OWASP Top 10 for LLMs – 2025 Edition

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming business, development, and cybersecurity at a scale we’ve never seen before. But every leap forward in generative AI brings new risks and attack surfaces. As enterprises implement LLMs everywhere—from chatbots to autonomous agents—the urgency to understand and mitigate their vulnerabilities has never been greater. …

[Free Tool] The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Email Security Checks: Safeguarding Your Digital Inbox

Email security has become increasingly important as cybercriminals continue to target organisations with sophisticated email attacks. With more than 4 out of 10 organisations experiencing phishing attempts each year, securing your email communications isn’t just good practice – it’s essential for survival in today’s digital landscape. This comprehensive guide explores …

Bitcoin Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Protect Yourself

Introduction The rise of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has attracted many opportunists and speculators in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of Bitcoin scams have also increased. According to the FBI’s 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report, Americans lost an incredible $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency scams last year alone, marking a 45% increase from 2022. Investment scams accounted …