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A newly disclosed flaw in on‑prem Microsoft Exchange environments could allow attackers to compromise identity systems and move laterally across environments, without detection. Vulnerability Overview At Black Hat USA 2025, security researcher Dirk‑jan Mollema (Outsider Security) revealed a high‑severity vulnerability affecting hybrid Microsoft Exchange deployments, where on‑prem Exchange connects to Microsoft 365 via Entra ID.The flaw enables attackers

What happens when AI stops being a novelty, and starts shaping how teams actually work? That’s the question we unpacked at our latest Smart Cookies event, where a room full of leaders gathered to explore how AI moves from curiosity to capability, and eventually, from sidekick to system. Our evening was hosted by Bryon Scharenberg

Date: March 13, 2025 Location: Industrious U District, Seattle Presented by: Kalles Group, Industrious, Treat Cookies Facilitated by: Bryon Scharenberg, Director of Growth at Kalles Group Bringing Leaders Together to Talk About Change Change is constant—but navigating it well? That takes skill, courage, and clarity. That’s exactly what we explored at our most recent Smart

It’s Bigger Than Data—Here’s Why It Matters Did you know that 2 out of 5 cyberattacks target small and mid-sized businesses?* This stat can be surprising, but it’s a good reminder that no matter your company’s size, security isn’t optional—it’s foundational. And while most of the headlines focus on data breaches and ransomware attacks, security

We had a fantastic evening of conversation and insights at our Smart Cookies event, focused on Risk and Privacy. For those who couldn’t make it, here are some of the key takeaways from our panelists, who brought their diverse professional backgrounds to the discussion. Key Takeaways from the Panel Discussion   1. Integrating Privacy and

  Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful organization. In many ways, leadership development is like tending a garden. Just as a gardener needs the right tools, patience, and insight, businesses need structured programs, helpful guidance, and a strong atmosphere to shape effective leaders.  Without attentive care, the garden may wither. With it, the

The following article is from an interview with Bryon Scharenberg conducted by Roberto Polozio of Safety Detectives, and originally published under the title, “Is Your Data Safe As You Think?” on July 21, 2024. It can be accessed in it’s original format here. Whatever you know about cybersecurity, cybercriminals probably know that too and are

The promise of AI is making headlines, and it makes sense to pursue its possibilities for your organization. You’ve likely played around with ChatGPT or Copilot, seeing how it can be a starting point for common workplace tasks and using it to answer basic, unnuanced questions. But you also may have noticed that generative AI

Change is a constant in the world of project management. A strategic approach is essential for helping teams adapt, and an effective change management strategy will keep projects on track to completion with minimal disruptions. In this article, we’ll discuss five best practices that can help project managers successfully navigate change when it arises.  1.

The human neural net is a logical data processor unparalleled in history. The human brain remains, by and large, the best information synthesis machine ever created. And that will not change in our lifetimes. What will change is how quickly human beings — innately lazy beings — will be willing to let it atrophy. What

The DoD adopted the Capability Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) to require independent accreditation for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Suppliers in early 2020. It is meant to protect Controlled Unclassified Data (CUI) — data that is more sensitive than Federal Contract Information (FCI) but less sensitive than the Secret and Top-Secret data classification. This is