"Midnight In The War Room" looks behind the curtain--where CISOs and their teams face sleepless nights, mounting pressure, and impossible odds. It’s a story of resilience, burnout, and what it really takes to defend the digital world when the stakes are human. securityboulevard.com/2025/10/the-...

AI agents are learning to navigate the web—but they’re doing it on roads built for humans, not machines. The internet’s messy structure, paywalls, and APIs weren’t designed for autonomous systems trying to read, reason, and act. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

I sat down recently with New York assemblymember Alex Bores to look at how laws like New York’s RAISE Act mark a shift from reckless speed to responsible innovation. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Midnight in the War Room puts the spotlight on the people behind the screens—the analysts and threat hunters who defend the digital front lines every day. Their decisions don’t just stop ransomware or data breaches; they protect lives and national security. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

From AI-driven fan engagement to predictive analytics shaping game strategy, teams are transforming how they connect with audiences. The future of sports isn’t just about winning games—it’s about building smarter, more immersive relationships with fans everywhere. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Amazon is betting big on Alexa—and this time, it isn’t about smart speakers. The company is pushing Alexa toward becoming an “ambient brain,” blending into daily life as a trusted AI layer that remembers context, adapts to users, and works across devices. techspective.net/2025/10/04/t...

AI agents are reshaping the workplace, but their growing power also expands the attack surface. Proofpoint is working to embed security directly into the flow of work—protecting data, identities, and collaboration inside the agentic workspace. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

The Semperis HIP 2025 conference will highlight why putting identity security at the center of AI-powered defense strategies isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Cloud teams are racing into a GenAI future they aren’t fully prepared for. Training gaps, skills shortages, and pressure to double AI workloads are creating cracks in the foundation of enterprise cloud strategies. Success depends as much on people as platforms. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

I sat down with Andrew Rubin from Illumio to talk about how “limiting the blast radius” is the most important mindset in cybersecurity. Containment, segmentation, and faster detection can mean the difference between a contained flare-up and a full-blown crisis. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

I put the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra through its paces to see if it can really handle the job of vacuuming, mopping, and emptying itself. From carpets to hardwood floors, I tested how well it lives up to the promise of being a true all-in-one cleaning system. techspective.net/2025/09/27/e...

AMD just threw a big punch in the AI fight. Rob Enderle shares how, by teaming up with Cohere, AMD isn’t just competing on chips—it’s moving into the enterprise AI stack itself. This deal signals that hardware alone won’t win the future of AI. techspective.net/2025/09/26/a...

Digital friction slows down customers, frustrates employees, and chips away at growth. Here’s a closer look from Vara Kumar Namburu at Whatfix at how removing digital friction boosts both user satisfaction and the bottom line: techspective.net/2025/09/26/t...

Bluetti’s APEX 300 with B300K battery takes portable power to the next level. I reviewed the setup and put it through real-world use—it’s compact, expandable, and delivers serious backup when you need it most. techspective.net/2025/09/21/b...

AI just hit a turning point. Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement over training data use—setting a precedent that could reshape the entire industry. Read more here: techspective.net/2025/09/26/t...

Kathleen Martinez has chased one mystery for 20 years: where is Cleopatra’s tomb? Now her search has shifted offshore. Modern tech is rewriting what’s possible in archaeology, and how one woman’s passion is reshaping our understanding of Egypt’s most famous queen. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Companies are racing to ship faster with AI-assisted coding, but shortcuts often mean shaky code, hidden vulnerabilities, and a wider attack surface for hackers. The push for speed is real, but so is the need to slow down and secure what’s being built. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Phishing has outgrown the inbox. Texts, social apps, collaboration tools—even voice calls—are now fair game for attackers. Jim Dolce, CEO of Lookout, joins me to break down what this shift means and how defenders should respond in the latest TechSpective Podcast. techspective.net/2025/09/19/w...

The idea conveyed this week at Fal.Con 2025 is to move from chasing alerts to letting autonomous systems act in real-time. The challenge, of course, is that the bad guys are testing the same tech. It’s a race to see who can move faster. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

At its annual Fal.Con event--taking place in Las Vegas this week--CrowdStrike is pushing its variation on the new era of cybersecurity where agentic AI doesn’t just react to threats, it takes action on its own. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Security automation promised efficiency, but add agentic AI and it starts to look like strategy, not just speed. CrowdStrike's Ajit Sancheti joins the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast to dive into this topic. techspective.net/2025/09/12/w...

Apple’s new iPhone might be thinner than ever, but it feels like a trick no one asked for. The real story? Two gadgets that are far more likely to land in your bag: the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch X. Sometimes the sideshow ends up stealing the spotlight. techspective.net/2025/09/12/a...

The U.S. antitrust ruling doesn’t just rein in Google’s dominance—it tilts the playing field, giving Microsoft a chance to surge ahead in search and AI. The question now is whether this shift will create real competition or just swap one tech giant for another. techspective.net/2025/09/09/g...

By acquiring Onum, CrowdStrike is betting that smarter, policy-driven pipelines will help enterprises handle the crushing volume of security telemetry with more speed, context, and efficiency. That’s what it takes to make “autonomous SOC” more than just a buzzword. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Stablecoins promise dollar-like stability with blockchain efficiency—but questions of trust, transparency, and regulation are piling up. Will they scale into a global payments backbone or stall under scrutiny? #Stablecoins #Crypto #DigitalFinance #blockchain www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Simplicity and trust were core themes at AWS re:Inforce earlier this summer. Agentic AI will only earn a lasting role in security and enterprise operations if people can understand what it’s doing, why it’s acting, and how decisions are made. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro, joins me on the TechSpective Podcast to discuss how, instead of just reacting to attacks, organizations can now simulate entire systems, predict risks, and test defenses before threats even appear. techspective.net/2025/08/25/r...

Identity is officially the center of cybersecurity strategy. The Palo Alto–CyberArk deal makes it clear that the next wave of security innovation is about managing who has access, how identities are used, and where AI fits into that mix. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Google is betting big that people want more than just hardware. Admittedly, that is not a very risky bet. There is a reason that in Q2 2025, the Google Pixel had a 3% US smartphone market share, while Apple's iPhone held a 49% share. techspective.net/2025/08/24/g...

Zscaler has been the focus of some online backlash this week--which they have quickly and clearly responded to--but the issue illustrates the importance of this conversation and why the industry as a whole has to grapple with the same concerns. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks and notebooks. But the real lifesavers are the gadgets that keep students powered, connected, and a little less stressed. Here is a list of gadgets and tools built for real campus life—not just for show. techspective.net/2025/08/21/1...

AI is neither a miracle cure nor a scam. Some people treat it like magic that will solve every problem, while others dismiss it as nothing more than hype. The truth is somewhere in between. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Security teams are drowning in alerts, chasing noise instead of real threats. SIEM fatigue has become a daily reality—and attackers know it. #AIsecurity #CyberDefense #SIEM #AgenticAI www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Chris Hemsworth explained to me that by understanding how stress shapes our responses, we can use discomfort as a tool to build real resilience. The key is balance: enough challenge to grow, not so much that it breaks you. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

AI agents aren’t people—but the way they work, learn, and impact an organization has more in common with human employees than most realize. techspective.net/2025/08/13/w...

Prevention and detection matter, but without a plan to recover and adapt when attacks succeed, you’re still exposed. Organizations should adopt a mindset to accept that breaches will happen, and build the ability to bounce back fast. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

AI is stepping into the SOC—not to take jobs, but to make them better. Instead of replacing analysts, AI teammates are helping them move faster, cut down noise, and focus on real threats. #CyberSecurity #AI #SOC #ThreatDetection www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

I throw up in my mouth a little every time this toxic MAGA BS from Dodge comes on the TV. I’m obviously not the target market, and I already had no plans to buy a Dodge anything—but this confirms it. youtu.be/u1KC9ssyNUk?...

Threadripper Pro 9000 isn’t just powerful—it’s overkill, in the best way. With up to 96 cores, massive memory bandwidth, and support for high-end GPUs, this chip gives creative pros and engineers the kind of edge that feels almost unfair. techspective.net/2025/08/07/t...

Who owns the data behind AI? More importantly—who should get paid for it? As AI keeps getting smarter, it’s pulling from everything we’ve ever written, shared, or uploaded. That’s where the idea of a decentralized data contributor comes in. techspective.net/2025/08/07/i...

Horizon3.ai and the NSA are presenting a joint keynote at Black Hat 2025 that will examine how hackers are chaining exploits across multiple third-party services to gain access to Defense Industrial Base resources and other critical infrastructure. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

AI isn’t just a buzzword at Black Hat 2025—it’s everywhere. The spotlight this year is on agentic security—systems that act autonomously to stop threats without waiting for a human. #BlackHat2025 www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Republicans and Texas are trying to cheat. But there's a twisted silver lining: the fact that they still bother with voter suppression and gerrymandering means they haven’t figured out how to flat-out rig the vote. Not yet, anyway. www.coffeeandpolitics.net/2025/08/04/w...

Cybercriminals don’t take time off during the holidays—that’s when they ramp up. Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl joined me on the TechSpective Podcast to discuss how retailers face a perfect storm of seasonal demand, digital transactions, and distracted shoppers. techspective.net/2025/08/04/r...

With the help of Jennifer Randolph and the DNA DOE PROJECT, a new Nat Geo series, "Naming The Dead," explores how genetic genealogy, forensic tech, and online sleuthing are helping crack decades-old cases. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Agentic AI may change how we approach cyber risk. Instead of static snapshots, continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) could offer a real-time map of vulnerabilities—paired with an intelligent AI agent that can prioritize, contextualize, and even act. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

More companies are stepping up to make AI careers accessible—and Torq’s partnership with AI4ALL is a great example. It’s one of several promising moves across the industry to close the equity gap in AI and security talent. #TechInclusion #FutureofAI www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Agentic AI is here—and it’s not just helping us, it’s acting for us. We need an adaptive trust layer that can distinguish between good bots, malicious automation, and human behavior in real time. #AI #Cybersecurity #AgenticAI #DigitalTrust www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

Not every vulnerability needs a patch—at least not right away. In many cloud environments, chasing remediation can delay what matters most: reducing real risk. Shifting the focus to mitigation—especially in runtime—may be the smarter, faster path to security. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...