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Jennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

Jennifer Lawinski is a writer and editor with more than 20 years experience in media, covering a wide range of topics including business, news, culture, science, technology and cybersecurity. After earning a Master's degree in Journalism from Boston University, she started her career as a beat reporter for The Daily News of Newburyport. She has since written for a variety of publications including CNN, Fox News, Tech Target, CRN, CIO Insight, MSN News and Live Science. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner and two cats.

Latest from Jennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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ICS/OT Security
Attackers Breach IT-Based Networks Before Jumping to ICS/OT SystemsAttackers Breach IT-Based Networks Before Jumping to ICS/OT Systems
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Careers
How Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get HiredHow Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get Hired
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
4 Min Read

All from Jennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

Application Security
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
White House Outlines AI's Role in National Security
White House Outlines AI's Role in National Security
Oct 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act to Regulate Internet of Things
EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act to Regulate Internet of Things
Oct 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Data Privacy
FHE Consortium Pushes for Quantum-Resilient Cryptography Standards
FHE Consortium Pushes for Quantum-Resilient Cryptography Standards
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
Oct 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Despite Prevalence of Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior
Despite Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior
Oct 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
Oct 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
ICS/OT Security
NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity
NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity
Oct 2, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Congress Advances Bill to Add AI to National Vulnerability Database
Congress Advances Bill to Add AI to NVD
Sep 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Behind the door of Cyber Range Room 2 at the Australian Center for Cyber Cooperation, people in blue shirts sit at desks
Threat Intelligence
Target Practice: Honing Critical Skills on Cyber Ranges
Target Practice: Honing Critical Skills on Cyber Ranges
Sep 23, 2024
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6 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Ready to Rumble: US Women's Cyber Team Preps for Global CTF Contest
Ready to Rumble: US Women's Cyber Team Preps for Global CTF
Sep 18, 2024
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6 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
UnDisruptable27 Project Wants to Shore Up Critical Infrastructure Security
UnDisruptable27 Tackles Critical Infrastructure Defense
Sep 12, 2024
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9 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Google Updates Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery Service
Google Updates Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery Service
Sep 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Wiz Launches Wiz Code Application Security Tool
Wiz Launches Wiz Code Application Security Tool
Sep 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Data Privacy
California Approves Privacy Bill Requiring Opt-Out Tools
California Approves Privacy Bill Requiring Opt-Out Tools
Sep 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
NASA Focuses on Cybersecurity of Its Mission-Critical Software
NASA Focuses on Cybersecurity of Its Mission-Critical Software
Aug 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Gartner Spotlights AI, Security in 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Tech
Gartner Spotlights AI, Security in 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Tech
Aug 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
White House Pledges $10 Million for Open Source Initiative
White House Pledges $10 Million for Open Source Initiative
Aug 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
DARPA Announces AI Cyber Challenge Finalists
DARPA Announces AI Cyber Challenge Finalists
Aug 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
NIST Finalizes Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
NIST Finalizes Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
Aug 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Healthcare Providers Must Plan for Ransomware Attacks on Third-Party Suppliers
Healthcare Providers Must Plan for Ransomware Attacks on Third-Party Suppliers
Aug 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts
What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts
Jul 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
New FCC Pilot Shores Up Security for K-12, Libraries
New FCC Pilot Shores Up Security for K-12, Libraries
Jun 27, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Careers
Ambitious Training Initiative Taps Talents of Blind and Visually Impaired
Ambitious Training Initiative Taps Talents of Blind and Visually Impaired
Apr 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Funding the Organizations That Secure the Internet
Funding the Organizations That Secure the Internet
Apr 2, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

Editor's Choice

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Vulnerabilities & Threats
OWASP Beefs Up GenAI Security Guidance Amid Growing DeepfakesOWASP Beefs Up GenAI Security Guidance Amid Growing Deepfakes
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Nov 4, 2024
5 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How to Win at Cyber by Influencing PeopleHow to Win at Cyber by Influencing People
byGregory R. Simpson
Nov 5, 2024
5 Min Read
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Application Security
Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction AboundsCybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Oct 31, 2024
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