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Because “stare at Burp responses until something looks weird” isn’t a strategy 👀 @hoodoer.bsky.social introduces Colonel Clustered, a new Burp Suite extension that automatically groups responses by content to surface subtle outliers during web app testing. Read now! trustedsec.com/blog/colonel...
Colonel Clustered: Finding Outliers in Burp Intruder
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January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The first ISC2 Cleveland Chapter meeting of the year is coming soon! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 27 and join us at our HQ. Register now! www.eventbrite.com/e/isc2-cleve...
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A widespread Verizon outage left many without service, sparking conversation about digital dependence. Alex Hamerstone joins WWL First News to discuss the impact of the outage and practical ways to be prepared when mobile services are unavailable. Listen now! www.audacy.com/podcast/wwl-...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
CMMC scoping can be confusing, even for organizations that already meet contract requirements. In our latest blog, Director of Advisory Services Chris Camejo explains what’s in scope and what’s changed. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/cmmc-sc...
CMMC Scope – Understanding the Sprawl
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January 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Last chance to join today's webinar! Security Consultant Thomas Millar and Principal Security Consultant Shane Hartman will be your guides as you create your manual for readiness now and help your organization be able to weather any crisis. Register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Ready to build your analysis strategy? Join us for our Discord Livestream this Thursday, January 15th with IR Security Consultant Caroline Fenstermacher, for a deep dive into building robust incident response frameworks. Find out how and see you Thursday at 11am ET: trustedsec.com/about-us/eve...
January 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Join us this coming Wednesday at 1:00PM for our webinar on IR planning. In this session, we will cover:
📚 Policies and Playbooks
🔗 Linking Playbooks to IT Security Processes
✅ The Role and Value of Checklists
And so much more. Register now!
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January 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Catch our first Discord Livestream of the year, next Thursday at 11:00AM ET! Bring your questions for an AMA with IR Security Consultant Caroline Fenstermacher as she will cover the components of an incident response attack plan from a high level. Find out how: trustedsec.com/about-us/eve...
January 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
ICYMI 👀 We’ve updated the Sysmon Community Guide! In this blog, Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez walks through what changed, why it matters, and how real-world incident response shaped the updates. Read the breakdown! trustedsec.com/blog/updatin...
Updating the Sysmon Community Guide: Lessons Learned from the Front…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Don't wait for an incident to happen before you start planning. Join our Incident Response experts next Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 PM EST to learn how to build the playbooks and processes you need for a calm, successful recovery. Register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A Cuyahoga Falls woman is fighting to regain stolen social media accounts used for a scam. Alex Hamerstone spoke with News 5 Cleveland on what makes trusted accounts appealing to scammers as well as offering practical steps for extra protection. Watch now! www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Cuyahoga Falls woman battling with Meta to recover accounts being controlled by impersonator wanting money
Marie Willis-Guarneri was recently elected Cuyahoga Falls Ward 7 Councilperson, so she should be celebrating. Instead, she's battling Meta over losing social media accounts.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Wishing you a secure, resilient, and successful 2026! From all of us at TrustedSec, have a safe and happy New Year 🎊🎉
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We got you a gift 🎁 #Sysmon will now be a native capability in Windows 11, so we updated our Sysmon Community Guide! Carlos Perez walks us through the latest update, sharing lessons learned from real-world IR engagements. youtu.be/RblkqjvGCgk
Download our guide 👉 trustedsec.com/resources/to...
Sysmon Community Guide Update: Lessons Learned from Real Incidents
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December 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Thank you for being part of the TrustedSec community 🎁 From all of us at TrustedSec, have a safe, secure, and happy holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join us for our next webinar "Tips for IR Planning: Prepare Before Crisis Strikes" on January 14! Thomas Millar and Shane Hartman will guide you through essential steps for Incident Response policy, plans, procedures, and instructions. Register now! trustedsec.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Got some downtime over the holidays? It’s a great time to catch up on Security Noise 🎧 Binge our latest episodes on our site or queue up our full YouTube playlist and start listening!
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December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We would like to thank TrustedSec for being a Copper Sponsor for Wild West Hackin' Fest @ Mile High 2026! We are very grateful for your support! Be sure to check out all their services here: trustedsec.com
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December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Our people are our most important asset. That’s why we hire the cybersecurity industry’s top-tier talent and focus on ethical character that aligns with our core values. youtu.be/0uQiX86Rdfg

Learn about our benefits and view job openings on our website: trustedsec.com/about-us/car...
Careers at TrustedSec: Making the World a More Secure Place
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December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The growing accessibility of AI tools is changing how easily realistic fake images can be created. Alex Hamerstone joined News 5 Cleveland to discuss a recent “AI prank” at an Ohio restaurant and what it signals for law enforcement. Watch now!
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Elyria Police responded to a reported restaurant robbery. But it was actually an AI prank.
Two Elyria restaurant employees are now facing criminal charges after police said they used artificial intelligence to make it look like the business was being robbed.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Just because software can live on a Domain Controller doesn’t mean it belongs there. In this blog, Scott Blake offers a practical guide to understanding the risks and asking the right questions before expanding your Tier 0 attack surface. Read it now!
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Limiting Domain Controller Attack Surface: Why Less Services, Less…
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December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Yesterday’s post wasn’t the only opportunity! We're also looking for a seasoned Security Consultant to join our #IR team. Can you step into active incidents with confidence, operate independently, and deliver high-impact results for our clients? Apply below 👇
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December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
New year, new job? We're hiring! TrustedSec is looking to hire a Security Consultant for the Hardening and Remediation team, providing hands-on Security Engineering support focused on cloud security, hardening, and remediation. Apply below! #infosecjobs recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Time for the best year-end list ever! In 2025, our experts' blogs have led the charge in thought-provoking and useful cybersecurity content. Here are our top 10 most read blogs of 2025: trustedsec.com/blog/top-blo... Did you favorite make the list? Comment below if you have an honorable mention!
Top 10 Blogs of 2025
Everyone has a year-end list, and this is ours. See what our top-performing cybersecurity blogs were in 2025, there could be some you might have missed!
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December 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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🔔TOMORROW🔔 It's the last Wednesday Offensive of the year! Sean Metcalf from @trustedsec.com will be leading the discussion on the current state of Active Directory & Entra ID.

Join the conversation at 130pm ET 🔗 redsiege.com/wedoff

#hacking #infosec #cybersecurity
December 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As the holidays approach, the most effective defense against fraud is an informed family. Alex Hamerstone spoke with News 5 Cleveland, about the need to sitting down with family members to discuss the methods scammers use and how to remain protected. Watch now! www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...
Holiday warning: How a popup and a phone caused this man to lose thousands of dollars
As you’re getting ready for the holiday, a local cybersecurity expert suggests setting time aside to speak with your family about the risk of being scammed.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM