Nikki Motas

Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Penetration Testing – Part 1

By Nikki Motas / 2025-12-01 2025-12-02

Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a revolution larger than the Internet itself, and it is rewriting the rules of security. To understand AI security, we must first understand Large Language Models (LLMs) – the AI systems we interact with daily. While truly mastering LLMs requires extensive study, this article builds an intuitive, foundational understanding. Too often, …

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Blood Centers of America and Illumant Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Cybersecurity Across Blood Centers

By Nikki Motas / 2025-11-24 2025-11-24

[Palo Alto,CA] — [November 2025] — Blood Centers of America (BCA), the nation’s largest blood supply network, has entered into a strategic partnership with Illumant, a leading cybersecurity firm, to significantly enhance cybersecurity protections for blood centers nationwide. This alliance underscores a mutual commitment to safeguarding sensitive healthcare information and ensuring the resilience of critical …

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SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: Which Security Framework is Right for Your Organization?

By Nikki Motas / 2025-07-11 2025-10-17

In today’s threat landscape, proving your organization’s commitment to information security is no longer optional — it’s a business requirement. Whether you’re a SaaS provider, managed service firm, or global enterprise, two of the most widely recognized standards often come up in client conversations: SOC 2 and ISO 27001. While both frameworks demonstrate strong security …

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Penetration Testing: Staying Ahead of Cybercriminals.

By Nikki Motas / 2025-05-14 2025-10-17

Why Conduct Penetration Testing? In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Organizations face constant risks from attackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain, reputational damage, or unauthorized access to sensitive data. Penetration testing (pen testing) is one of the most effective ways to strengthen defenses and ensure resilience against real-world …

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Cybersecurity Starts with Everyone: Why Employee Training Is Your Best Defense

By Nikki Motas / 2025-03-08 2025-10-17

In the age of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, your organization’s strongest security tool isn’t just a firewall or endpoint protection software — it’s your people. Cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of IT departments. Every employee, from interns to executives, plays a vital role in protecting both company and personal data. That’s why consistent, …

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Disinformation, Deepfakes & Digital Deception: Understanding the Modern Identity Threat

By Nikki Motas / 2025-02-07 2025-10-17

In today’s hyperconnected world, what you see — and hear — can no longer be trusted at face value. Fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, deepfakes and disinformation campaigns are emerging as powerful tools for cybercriminals and state actors alike. Whether impersonating a CEO’s voice to authorize a wire transfer or manipulating public opinion with …

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Ransomware-as-a-Service & Credential Theft: Today’s Greatest Threats to Business Security

By Nikki Motas / 2025-01-10 2025-10-20

In today’s digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity for survival. Two of the most formidable threats facing organizations of all sizes in 2025 are Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and credential theft. These modern attack methods have democratized cybercrime, giving even inexperienced hackers the tools to launch devastating campaigns. The result? Rising …

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