Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

This month, we sit down with Charlie Smith, SVP of Global Acquisition Sales Engineering, as she shares leadership advice he wished he'd learned earlier in his career, why he thinks sales engineering is a "hidden gem," and so much more!

Cybersecurity isn’t only about defending against external attackers. Some of the most damaging risks come from within an organization. These are known as insider threats. An insider threat occurs when someone with authorized access—whether intentionally malicious or simply negligent—compromises systems, exposes data, or undermines security controls. This can result in data breaches, financial loss, regulatory issues, and long‑term reputational damage.

Phishing remains one of the most widespread and damaging cyber threats facing organizations today. Attackers craft deceptive messages designed to trick users into revealing credentials, financial information, or installing malware. To make matters worse, the tactics continue to evolve. Originating in the mid‑1990s, phishing has grown into a sophisticated weapon. Modern attackers now use AI, social media intelligence, and high‑quality impersonation techniques to create convincing campaigns that are harder than ever to detect.