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This Week in Cybersecurity | November 6th, 2026

Join us every Friday as we take a moment to recap cybersecurity news from the week. Here's what you need to know for Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2026.

Windows Server 2016 End of Support: January 13, 2027

Windows Server 2016 support ends Jan. 13, 2027, and ESUs are no longer free in Azure. See your options and how to migrate before the deadline.

Azure, End of Life Software, Licensing, Microsoft Licensing, SQL, Windows

This Week in Cybersecurity | October 30th, 2026

Join us every Friday as we take a moment to recap cybersecurity news from the week. Here's what you need to know for Oct. 24-30, 2026.

Critical PHP Vulnerabilities: What Happened and What to Do

Attackers are targeting critical PHP flaws. See what happened, what CISA recommends and how to patch safely without breaking your websites or applications.

Cybersecurity, Security

This Week in Cybersecurity | October 23rd, 2026

Join us every Friday as we take a moment to recap cybersecurity news from the week. Here's what you need to know for Oct. 17-23, 2026.

Tech Support Scams Are Surging … and Working

Tech support scams now reach employees by text and phone. Learn why IT support phishing slips past identity controls and how endpoint detection stops it.

Business Email Compromise, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness

This Week in Cybersecurity | October 16th, 2026

Join us every Friday as we take a moment to recap cybersecurity news from the week. Here's what you need to know for Oct. 10-16, 2026.

Data Classification: What It Is and Why It Matters

Data classification sorts data by risk so you can protect it, stay compliant and roll out AI tools like Copilot without exposing sensitive information.

Data, Incident Response, Risk Management

CMMC Compliance: 5 Accelerators

CMMC Phase 2 is under review. Use the time to name owners, map CUI flow, prove your tools and build evidence. Five accelerators, in order.

CMMC, Compliance, Cybersecurity

Windows 2012 R2 End of Life: What Happens When ESUs End

The last Windows Server 2012 R2 patch ships Oct. 13, 2026. Find out what happens to your servers and how an Azure migration gets you secure fast.

Azure, End of Life Software, Licensing, Microsoft Licensing, SQL, Windows

What’s Keeping Security Leaders Up at Night?

A lightning-round recap from Secure Iowa 2026 on overhyped AI fears, overlooked data risks, and what really keeps CISOs up at night.

AI, CISO, Cybersecurity, Security, Strategy

WiFi 7 vs WiFi 6: Real-World Speed, Benefits, and Should You Upgrade?

WiFi 7 is here. Learn what makes WiFi 7 different than WiFi 6, the realistic benefits of upgrading, and why most businesses won’t reach peak performance—yet.

Networking, WiFi, Wireless Solutions