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Analysis and commentary on GRC, security, and AI. Essays for operators and leaders who need signal, not recycled talking points.
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The SOC 2 Compliance Cargo Cult
When Zero Trust Meets Reality
Fast briefings with context.
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NIST Publishes Hardware Security White Paper on Firmware-Based Monitoring
Summary: NIST published Cybersecurity White Paper 52, “Firmware-Based Monitoring for Bus-Based Computer Systems,” on …
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OpenAI Opens Applications for a Safety Fellowship Focused on Alignment Research
Summary: OpenAI announced the OpenAI Safety Fellowship on April 6, 2026, describing it as a pilot program for external …
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NIST Releases CSF 2.0 Quick-Start Guides for ERM and Informative References
Summary: NIST announced two Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 quick-start guide updates on March 23, 2026. The agency released the final …
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NIST Finalizes Revision 3 of Its DNS Deployment Guide
Summary: NIST published the final version of SP 800-81 Revision 3, “Secure Domain Name System (DNS) Deployment Guide,” …
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NIST Maps the Hard Parts of Monitoring Deployed AI Systems
Summary: NIST published AI 800-4, “Challenges to the Monitoring of Deployed AI Systems,” on March 9, 2026. The report …
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Topic 01
GRC
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Security
Real-world security analysis beyond the vendor marketing and fear mongering.
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AI
Artificial Intelligence developments with a focus on risk and regulatory impact.
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