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Crypto Settlement: Why Banks Win, Intermediaries Lose
June 11, 2026·5 min read
Blockchain
Opinion

Crypto Settlement: Why Banks Win, Intermediaries Lose

Blockchain disruption targets clearing and settlement, not banks themselves. Firms controlling regulatory trust and technical reliability will dominate the next five years.

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Quantum Threats: Why Your Encrypted Data Isn't Safe
May 01, 2026Opinion

Quantum Threats: Why Your Encrypted Data Isn't Safe

Patient adversaries are harvesting encrypted data today to decrypt later when quantum attacks become cheap. Learn where your organization sits on the target list.

When Cyber Insurers Demand Quantum-Safe Cryptography
March 27, 2026Prediction

When Cyber Insurers Demand Quantum-Safe Cryptography

Cyber insurers will drive post-quantum cryptography adoption faster than regulations. Watch their underwriting criteria shift as actuarial models price harvest-now-decrypt-later risk.

Why Elite Hackers Stopped Using Zero-Days
December 30, 2025Opinion

Why Elite Hackers Stopped Using Zero-Days

Sandworm's shift from expensive zero-days to basic misconfigurations reveals a terrifying truth: your security fundamentals are broken. Here's why and what to fix.

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked? Your Emergency Response Plan
January 20, 2025

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked? Your Emergency Response Plan

Step-by-step emergency response plan for cryptocurrency exchange hacks. Learn immediate actions, forensic procedures, and recovery strategies from security experts.

November 02, 2015

5 Facts You Need to Know About Cyber Insurance

Uncover the complexities of cyber insurance with insights on policy specifics, exclusions, and understanding risks. This guide empowers you to manage security effectively by demystifying cyber insurance coverage.

July 10, 2015

Security Longreads for July 10th, 2015

Explore the week's top security stories, including government encryption access issues and a hacking firm's breach. Dive into Symantec's insights on hacker motives and the Mob's tech use, plus a sales analysis.

June 15, 2015

What Does China Want With…

Explore the hidden motivations behind major security breaches like Anthem and OPM. Discover how stolen personal data can be used for competitive advantage and marketing, and why it's crucial to protect all data.

June 05, 2015

Security Longreads for June 5, 2015

Dive into this week's Security Longreads, exploring the OPM breach linked to Anthem, Netflix's security in agile development, insights on the CISO's role, and a review of Google Photo's data-mining features.

April 24, 2015Opinion

RSA: Are We Talking About The Right Things?

RSA's focus misses the mark, overlooking key issues like nurturing security talent, expanding the workforce, and measuring program effectiveness. Let's reshape the conversation for next year's event.

September 19, 2014

Security Longreads — Issue #17

Explore the latest issue of Security Longreads, featuring in-depth articles on major data breaches, innovative tech solutions, and privacy concerns in education. Stay informed on key security insights!

Jay Schulman — Plan for Thursday