Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
Trend Analysis: Software Supply Chain Security
Infrastructure & Network Security Trend Analysis: Software Supply Chain Security

A critical, four-year-old vulnerability like Log4Shell was downloaded over 40 million times this year, a startling statistic that highlights a deeply rooted and persistent challenge within the global software supply chain. This phenomenon represents a "corrosive risk"—the insidious danger of known,

Will a Cash-Strapped CFPB Protect Your Data?
Data Protection & Privacy Will a Cash-Strapped CFPB Protect Your Data?

The High-Stakes Gamble on Your Financial Future The agency created to be the American consumer’s financial watchdog is facing a crisis of its own. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a race against the clock, pushing to finalize a landmark rule on open banking and data rights

The Quantum Era of Cybersecurity Has Already Begun
Security Operations & Management The Quantum Era of Cybersecurity Has Already Begun

While many enterprise leaders still view the dawn of quantum computing as a distant technological horizon, the unsettling reality is that its shadow already looms over today's digital infrastructure, creating profound and often invisible security vulnerabilities. The silent integration of

Resemble AI Raises $13M to Fight Rising Deepfake Threat
Data Protection & Privacy Resemble AI Raises $13M to Fight Rising Deepfake Threat

In an increasingly urgent battle against the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated fraudulent content, Resemble AI has successfully closed a US$13 million strategic investment round, bringing its total venture funding to a formidable US$25 million. This significant infusion of capital,

Can Your Defenses Stop MuddyWater's UDPGangster?
Malware & Threats Can Your Defenses Stop MuddyWater's UDPGangster?

Today we’re speaking with Rupert Marais, our in-house Security Specialist, to dissect a new threat from a familiar adversary. The Iranian-backed group MuddyWater has deployed a new backdoor, UDPGangster, in a targeted campaign against entities in Turkey, Israel, and Azerbaijan. This interview will

Could DFARS 252.204-7025 Disqualify Your Bid?
Security Operations & Management Could DFARS 252.204-7025 Disqualify Your Bid?

For defense contractors, the competitive landscape is increasingly defined not just by technical capability or price, but by cybersecurity posture, and a single provision buried in a solicitation can be the difference between a winning proposal and an immediate disqualification. While many

Oracle EBS Breach Hits Universities and Corporations Hard
Data Protection & Privacy Oracle EBS Breach Hits Universities and Corporations Hard

Imagine a digital fortress, trusted by universities and corporate giants alike, suddenly crumbling under a sophisticated cyberattack. This is the harsh reality faced by over 100 organizations worldwide due to a massive breach in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS). The fallout has exposed sensitive

React2Shell Flaw Exploited by Chinese Threat Groups
Endpoint & Device Security React2Shell Flaw Exploited by Chinese Threat Groups

What happens when a tool millions of developers trust becomes a weapon in the hands of cyber adversaries? In an era where web applications power everything from e-commerce to government portals, a devastating flaw in React, a cornerstone JavaScript library, has emerged as a global threat. Dubbed

Marquis Data Breach Exposes 788,000 to Identity Theft Risk
Data Protection & Privacy Marquis Data Breach Exposes 788,000 to Identity Theft Risk

In an era where digital transactions are as routine as morning coffee, the security of personal data hangs by a thread. On August 14, a staggering breach at Marquis, a Texas-based fintech powerhouse, exposed the sensitive information of 788,000 individuals to potential cybercriminals. This

Glassworm Malware Strikes Again in Third Wave on VS Code
Data Protection & Privacy Glassworm Malware Strikes Again in Third Wave on VS Code

Imagine opening your trusted code editor, downloading what appears to be a helpful extension, and unknowingly handing over your GitHub credentials, cryptocurrency wallet details, and even control of your machine to malicious actors. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario but the harsh reality of the

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