7 Lessons for Securing AI Transformation From Former CIA Digital Guru Summary Jennifer Ewbank, former deputy director for Digital Innovation at the CIA, describes seven practical lessons from leading the agency’s AI-driven transformation. Faced with massive data deluge and high-risk missions, the CIA reorganised its digital leadership, embedded cybersecurity into development, emphasised cross-domain education, and […]
Critical Azure Entra ID Flaw Highlights Microsoft IAM Issues Summary A critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability (CVE-2025-55241) in Microsoft’s Azure AD Graph API could have allowed attackers to impersonate users — including global administrators — across tenants. Discovered by Dirk-jan Mollema, the flaw leverages an authentication failure in the legacy Azure AD Graph API together with undocumented, […]
Iranian State APT Blitzes Telcos & Satellite Companies Summary Researchers report that an Iran-linked APT cluster — Subtle Snail (aka UNC1549), associated with Charming Kitten — has recently stolen sensitive data from 11 global telecommunications firms, satellite operators and aerospace suppliers. The group has been active for several years across the Middle East, Europe and […]
Security considerations when using open source software (ITSAP.10.059) – Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Summary This guidance from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security explains the security risks linked to using open-source software (OSS) and offers practical steps organisations can take to mitigate those risks. It defines open source, outlines common threat vectors (such as […]
MGM Resorts appoints Ayesha Molino as next COO Summary MGM Resorts has named Ayesha Molino as its next Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 January 2026. She will succeed Corey Sanders, who is retiring at the end of 2025 after more than 30 years with the company. Molino joins the COO role after serving as President […]
Remarks by Chair Atkins at the Investor Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Chairman Paul S. Atkins opened his first in-person meeting as SEC Chair by thanking members of the Investor Advisory Committee and welcoming new participants. He highlighted the participation of two senior representatives from the UK Financial Conduct Authority, noting the longstanding US–UK collaboration on […]
Golden Gate Casino launches futuristic gaming floor powered by Interblock Summary The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has partnered exclusively with Interblock to create the city’s first downtown table games pit powered entirely by electronic table games (ETGs). The new zone features Interblock’s latest Craps, Roulette and Blackjack titles, immersive LED […]
Kalshi tops $1bn in monthly trading volume Summary Kalshi has crossed $1bn in monthly trading volume and now claims 62.2% of global prediction market volume, up from 3.1% a year earlier. Its share of transactions rose from 12.9% to 63.9% over 12 months. Growth is broad-based across sports and financial markets, highlighted by a record […]
Aligning workforce strategy with climate goals Summary This piece, written by Jessica Ciccozzi of East Executive, argues that with only five years to 2030 targets, HR must lead the integration of sustainability into workforce strategy, leadership capability and culture. Drawing parallels with the progress made on diversity & inclusion, the article sets out practical actions […]
PwC culls jobs of 60 partners and 1,500 staff in Middle East after Saudi clash Summary PwC has announced a substantial reduction in its Middle East workforce, cutting about 60 partner roles and roughly 1,500 staff. The wave of redundancies follows a high-profile clash with Saudi authorities that has forced the firm to restructure parts […]
