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Jennifer Lawinski

Contributing Writer

Jennifer Lawinski is a writer and editor with more than 20 years experience in media, covering a wide range of topics including business, news, culture, science, technology and cybersecurity. After earning a Master's degree in Journalism from Boston University, she started her career as a beat reporter for The Daily News of Newburyport. She has since written for a variety of publications including CNN, Fox News, Tech Target, CRN, CIO Insight, MSN News and Live Science. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner and two cats.

Latest from Jennifer Lawinski

Cables plugged into a network switch
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
FCC Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules for TelecomsFCC Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules for Telecoms
byJennifer Lawinski
Dec 10, 2024
3 Min Read
a patchwork quilt
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Google Launches Open Source Patch Validation ToolGoogle Launches Open Source Patch Validation Tool
byJennifer Lawinski
Dec 9, 2024
2 Min Read

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Mobile Security
SecureG, CTIA Project Secures Business Phone Calls
SecureG, CTIA Project Secures Business Phone Calls
Dec 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Identity & Access Management Security
AWS Rolls Out Updates to Amazon Cognito
AWS Rolls Out Updates to Amazon Cognito
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Cloud Security Startup Wiz to Acquire Dazz in Risk Management Play
Cloud Security Startup Wiz to Acquire Dazz
Nov 21, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Endpoints for Compassionate Care
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Systems for Compassionate Care
Nov 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
SWEEPS Educational Initiative Offers Application Security Training
SWEEPS Educational Initiative Offers Application Security Training
Nov 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
TSA Proposes Cyber-Risk Mandates for Pipelines, Transportation Systems
TSA Proposes Cyber-Risk Mandates for Pipelines, Transportation Systems
Nov 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Nov 14, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
ICS/OT Security
Incident Response, Anomaly Detection Rank High on Planned ICS Security Spending
Planned ICS Security Spending: Incident Response, Anomaly Detection
Nov 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Figure 12, Initial Attack Vectors
ICS/OT Security
Attackers Breach IT-Based Networks Before Jumping to ICS/OT Systems
Attackers Breach IT-Based Networks Before Jumping to ICS/OT Systems
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Careers
How Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get Hired
How Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get Hired
Nov 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Application Security
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Giant blue letters spelling out AI in a dark blue background
Cyber Risk
White House Outlines AI's Role in National Security
White House Outlines AI's Role in National Security
Oct 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act to Regulate Internet of Things
EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act to Regulate Internet of Things
Oct 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Data Privacy
FHE Consortium Pushes for Quantum-Resilient Cryptography Standards
FHE Consortium Pushes for Quantum-Resilient Cryptography Standards
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
Oct 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Despite Prevalence of Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior
Despite Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior
Oct 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
Oct 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
ICS/OT Security
NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity
NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity
Oct 2, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Congress Advances Bill to Add AI to National Vulnerability Database
Congress Advances Bill to Add AI to NVD
Sep 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Behind the door of Cyber Range Room 2 at the Australian Center for Cyber Cooperation, people in blue shirts sit at desks
Threat Intelligence
Target Practice: Honing Critical Skills on Cyber Ranges
Target Practice: Honing Critical Skills on Cyber Ranges
Sep 23, 2024
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6 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Ready to Rumble: US Women's Cyber Team Preps for Global CTF Contest
Ready to Rumble: US Women's Cyber Team Preps for Global CTF
Sep 18, 2024
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6 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
A city skyline at night with a network mesh overlay
Cybersecurity Operations
UnDisruptable27 Project Wants to Shore Up Critical Infrastructure Security
UnDisruptable27 Tackles Critical Infrastructure Defense
Sep 12, 2024
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9 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Google Updates Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery Service
Google Updates Cloud Backup, Disaster Recovery Service
Sep 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
A cloud with 0 and 1 bursting out
Application Security
Wiz Launches Wiz Code Application Security Tool
Wiz Launches Wiz Code Application Security Tool
Sep 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Data Privacy
California Approves Privacy Bill Requiring Opt-Out Tools
California Approves Privacy Bill Requiring Opt-Out Tools
Sep 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
NASA Focuses on Cybersecurity of Its Mission-Critical Software
NASA Focuses on Cybersecurity of Its Mission-Critical Software
Aug 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Gartner Spotlights AI, Security in 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Tech
Gartner Spotlights AI, Security in 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Tech
Aug 21, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
White House Pledges $10 Million for Open Source Initiative
White House Pledges $10 Million for Open Source Initiative
Aug 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
DARPA Announces AI Cyber Challenge Finalists
DARPA Announces AI Cyber Challenge Finalists
Aug 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
NIST Finalizes Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
NIST Finalizes Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
Aug 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Healthcare Providers Must Plan for Ransomware Attacks on Third-Party Suppliers
Healthcare Providers Must Plan for Ransomware Attacks on Third-Party Suppliers
Aug 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
A teacher and children in a classroom stand and put their right hand over their hearts to pledge allegiance to the US flag hanging in the corner
Cybersecurity Operations
What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts
What Cybersecurity Defense Looks Like for School Districts
Jul 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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American and Chinese flags on computer keyboard keys
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
CISA Issues Guidance to Telecom Sector on Salt Typhoon ThreatCISA Issues Guidance to Telecom Sector on Salt Typhoon Threat
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Dec 4, 2024
4 Min Read
Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar, featuring a tableau of seven cannons overlooking Spanish positions
Сloud Security
Russia's 'BlueAlpha' APT Hides in Cloudflare TunnelsRussia's 'BlueAlpha' APT Hides in Cloudflare Tunnels
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Dec 5, 2024
2 Min Read
Mitel's corporate logo on an office building
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Bypass Bug Revives Critical N-Day in Mitel MiCollabBypass Bug Revives Critical N-Day in Mitel MiCollab
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Dec 5, 2024
4 Min Read
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