Rebecca Kappel

Centraleyes

What is EASA? EASA has long been synonymous with excellence in aviation safety. As the regulatory authority for the European Union, EASA sets the standards that govern everything from aircraft design to operational protocols. Its mission is clear: to ensure that every aspect of aviation is as safe and reliable ... Read More

Most people think of running a college or university as a purely educational pursuit. And while that remains at the heart of higher education, the reality today is much broader. Leading a university also means managing a very complex set of risks: cyberattacks, financial instability, regulatory shifts, and reputational fallout, ... Read More

In 2025, companies are evaluating MSSPs the same way they’d vet any other strategic partner: through the lens of alignment, capability, and accountability.  Questions to Ask When Vetting an MSSP Today’s MSSPs are expected to contribute meaningfully to both security and strategy. That’s why the best managed security service providers ... Read More

A recent Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) survey found that 70% of organizations have now established dedicated SaaS security teams, signaling how critical this area has become in modern cybersecurity. Surprisingly, 65% of those same organizations still struggle to manage risks from third-party SaaS integrations, according to the same study.  Why ... Read More

Last month, the cybersecurity world got a wake-up call: the backbone of global vulnerability tracking—the CVE program—almost collapsed. On April 15, MITRE revealed that its contract with CISA to run the program hadn’t been renewed, and they had about 36 hours before pulling the plug. Cue widespread panic. Then, with ... Read More

Privacy is becoming more closely connected to cybersecurity. It makes sense: you can’t govern how data is used if you can’t secure it first. This connection has become impossible to ignore, and more and more regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD demand accountability for both the security and the privacy ... Read More

As RSA Conference 2025 just wrapped up, one thing’s clear: AI agents are everywhere—and apparently, they need security guards too. These digital overachievers are working 24/7, managing networks, analyzing data, and getting things done while we’re all just trying to find a charger. But without proper security, these agents could ... Read More

Why Are PCI Costs Rising in 2025? Recent trends indicate that achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance has grown notably more expensive. Several factors contribute to this rise: 1. Inflation and General Rising Costs Like many sectors, the cybersecurity industry has not been immune to the effects of inflation. Costs ... Read More

Navigating the path to ISO 27001 certification resembles assembling IKEA flat-pack furniture. Each piece is essential, but the sparse instructions can leave you scratching your head. Sure, both ISO and IKEA have Scandinavian roots, but when it comes to security standards, you’ll probably need more than minimalist-style advice. This guide ... Read More

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is as much about smart tools as it is about the people who use them. Modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are at the heart of an organization’s defense.  But behind the shiny dashboards and real-time alerts lies a growing challenge—balancing cutting-edge SOC automation tools with ... Read More