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My reflections after 30 Years in Cybersecurity: lessons learned, future trends, and advice for small businesses navigating modern digital threats.

What’s Next & Wrapping Up My Reflections on 30 Years in Cybersecurity

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Here we are—the final installment of my Reflections on 30 Years in Cybersecurity series. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You now have a front-row seat to my journey through the trenches of cybersecurity, from battling ILoveYou and Code Red to unraveling Stuxnet and SolarWinds. You’ve also endured my cybersecurity war stories, late-night incident response memories, and probably more dad jokes than you bargained for.

30 Years in Cybersecurity: Key lessons from the field, including persistent challenges, evolving threats, and how to stay ahead in the digital age.

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – Lessons Learned & Persistent Challenges

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Welcome back! If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already covered the wild early days of cybersecurity—when dial-up tones were the internet’s soundtrack—and the major attacks that shaped the industry, like Stuxnet, WannaCry, and SolarWinds. But beyond the headlines and war stories, working in cybersecurity for 30 years has taught me a few things (besides the importance of caffeine and a reliable VPN).

Explore AI security concerns and benefits as DeepSeek AI rises. Essential insights for small businesses balancing innovation with cybersecurity.

DeepSeek AI’s Emergence and Its Implications for Small Businesses

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DeepSeek AI has quickly emerged as a dominant force in the AI landscape, offering businesses advanced automation at little to no cost. Its rise to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store has been swift, capturing attention from entrepreneurs and regulators alike. However, with any disruptive technology, there are risks to consider—especially for small businesses that rely on AI-driven tools but also need to prioritize security and regulatory compliance.

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