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The newest analysis from TorchLight on cybersecurity, managed IT, compliance, emerging technology, and the decisions shaping secure organizations.
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In-House SOC vs. Managed SOC: What 24/7 Security Really Costs
Read more: In-House SOC vs. Managed SOC: What 24/7 Security Really CostsHiring another analyst won’t automatically deliver 24/7 cybersecurity coverage. Compare the real cost of building an in-house SOC against managed and co-managed security, using verified workforce research and federal compensation data. A practical 2027 budgeting guide for executives and IT leaders in regulated organizations. Copy excerpt
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Running Linux? An AI-Developed Exploit Raises New Security Concerns
Read more: Running Linux? An AI-Developed Exploit Raises New Security ConcernsAn AI-developed exploit targeting a critical Linux TCP vulnerability raises new concerns for organizations running Linux servers. Here’s what IT leaders need to know about exposure, IPv4 versus IPv6, patch availability, and protecting critical infrastructure as AI-assisted attacks become more sophisticated.
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2027 SEC Exam Readiness: The Cybersecurity Evidence RIAs Need
Read more: 2027 SEC Exam Readiness: The Cybersecurity Evidence RIAs NeedThe SEC’s FY2027 exam priorities put RIA cybersecurity, Regulation S-P, third-party risk, and compliance evidence under renewed scrutiny. Discover what investment advisers should document, validate, and prioritize before finalizing their 2027 cybersecurity budgets.
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Healthcare Vendor Breaches: What Clinics Should Budget For In 2027
Read more: Healthcare Vendor Breaches: What Clinics Should Budget For In 2027Major healthcare vendor breaches involving CareCloud, TriZetto, iRhythm, and Oracle Health exposed risks beyond clinic networks. As healthcare organizations finalize their 2027 cybersecurity budgets, vendor oversight, HIPAA risk assessments, and incident response readiness deserve greater attention. Here’s where clinic leadership should prioritize its investments.
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CISA Flags Exploited Backup Software: Can Your Business Continuity Plan Survive An Attack?
Read more: CISA Flags Exploited Backup Software: Can Your Business Continuity Plan Survive An Attack?CISA’s October 2026 warning confirms attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in backup management software. For CEOs, boards, and IT leaders, the bigger concern is business continuity: Could your organization still recover if both its primary systems and backup infrastructure were compromised? Here’s what leadership needs to know.
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School District Vendor Risk Management: Why Education Needs Better Vendor Oversight
Read more: School District Vendor Risk Management: Why Education Needs Better Vendor OversightA school district can secure its own network and still face student-data exposure through a third-party vendor. Using California’s ETS breach as a case study, TorchLight examines vendor risk management, student privacy, and four practical questions school boards should be asking, with specific guidance for Washington and California education leaders.
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When The Audit Ends, What Happens To Credit Union Member Data?
Read more: When The Audit Ends, What Happens To Credit Union Member Data?When an audit ends, sensitive member information may remain with the auditor for years. The Mercadien cybersecurity incident highlights why credit union leaders should review data retention, secure deletion, and vendor notification terms as part of existing oversight.
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Spokane Public Schools Cybersecurity Incident: What We Know So Far
Read more: Spokane Public Schools Cybersecurity Incident: What We Know So FarSpokane Public Schools now says it has reason to believe student and staff data was compromised in the September cybersecurity incident. The investigation remains ongoing as specialists work to determine what information was affected and who may need to be notified.
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The Data Your AI Agent Reads Can Hijack It: What Regulated Organizations Need To Know After SalesBleed
Read more: The Data Your AI Agent Reads Can Hijack It: What Regulated Organizations Need To Know After SalesBleedSalesBleed showed how ordinary business data can become instructions to an AI agent with access to sensitive systems. For RIAs, the bigger question is whether leadership understands which AI tools are already operating, what they can access, and what authority they have. Here’s what firms should review now.
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