Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review: Baltimore’s expensive gaffe, ransomware takedown outcomes, Workiva Salesforce breach
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Sep 5, 2025 This week, a city lost $1.5 million due to a vendor impersonation scam, exposing flaws in fraud prevention. The discussion highlights the ongoing battle against cyber threats like ransomware and the crucial balance between tech and human processes. Emerging AI poses fresh security dilemmas, while organizations grapple with data management complexities amid evolving regulations. Empathy proves vital in recovering from breaches, emphasizing the importance of trust in cybersecurity. Join the conversation to understand the challenges and solutions in today’s cyber landscape.
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Security Leader Who Coaches Football
- Ray Espinosa balances cybersecurity leadership with coaching high school football.
- He described prepping for week one while handling 2026 planning and security responsibilities.
Lock Down Vendor Change Processes
- Implement process-level gates, not just training or point tools, to prevent supplier spoofing fraud.
- Verify vendor changes with strict, human-validated controls before changing payment details.
Fix Processes, Not Just Tools
- Organizations often fix symptoms with training or tools and then move on without changing processes.
- That incomplete approach leaves the same fraud vector open to repeat exploitation.