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🎤 New list worth your time: EM360Tech just named the Top Security Analysts to Listen to in 2026 - and we’re proud to see our own Brad LaPorte on the list. Brad brings a rare mix of strategic clarity and real-world execution. Not just where the market is going — but what actually works when you’re defending environments today. That perspective is exactly what’s needed as threats accelerate and “detection only” approaches continue to fall short. Strong voices like this don’t just follow the conversation - they help shape it. Take a look at the full list 👇 bit.ly/4cRvKCZ #CyberSecurity #CISO #ZeroTrust #SecurityLeadership

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From PLCs to power grids… the cybersecurity model is breaking. We’re watching it happen in real time. Recent alerts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency highlight a growing reality: Critical infrastructure—water, energy, telecom—is being actively targeted through the systems that were never designed to be secure. 👉 PLCs 👉 SCADA environments 👉 Legacy OT systems Now layer in AI. Attackers aren’t just probing for weaknesses anymore. They’re automating exploitation at scale, adapting faster than security teams can respond. And that’s the problem: Detection-based security assumes you have time. AI-driven attacks remove that advantage entirely. By the time you detect it… it’s already executed. So what needs to change? We need to move beyond detection → response And shift toward preemptive cyber defense: ✔ Stop attacks before they execute ✔ Protect systems at runtime ✔ Remove the predictability attackers rely on Because when it comes to critical infrastructure, this isn’t just about data. It’s about operational stability, public safety, and economic resilience. We broke this down in our latest blog that covers: 🔹Why OT environments are uniquely exposed 🔹How AI is accelerating attack velocity 🔹What a prevention-first model actually looks like Read the full blog, link in the comments.

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Ransomware doesn’t “break in” anymore. It slips through. By abusing trusted tools, exploiting misconfigurations, and blending into normal activity, modern attacks bypass traditional defenses without triggering alerts. By the time you detect it, it’s already too late. That’s the gap most security stacks still haven’t closed. Prevention isn’t a nice-to-have anymore - it’s the only way to stop threats that move at machine speed. Download the full infographic - link in the comments. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #ThreatDetection #PreventionFirst #InfoSec

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🔥 Live Demo | April 30 at 11:00 AM ET AI-driven ransomware and rogue agents are changing the game and cyber defenses can’t afford to lag behind. It’s time to evolve with Morphisec’s Adaptive AI Defense. In this live demo, we’ll showcase how Morphisec stops threats before they execute using AI Usage Control (AIUC), real-time dashboards, and cutting-edge capabilities designed for today’s advanced cyber landscape. Here’s What You’ll Learn: 💡Stay Ahead of Threats: See how AI Usage Control governs shadow AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to stop rogue agents and unauthorized data access. 💡Transform Incident Response: Explore real-time threat intelligence and remediation workflows in the powerful AI Command Dashboard. 💡See What’s Next: Get an exclusive preview of advanced features that redefine proactive cybersecurity. 🎙 Speakers: ▶️ Michael Gorelik – CTO & Head of Malware Research ▶️ Brad LaPorte – CMO, Gartner veteran, and cybersecurity strategist Seats are limited - don’t miss your chance to experience how Morphisec’s adaptive, preemptive defense fortifies organizations against ransomware and AI-driven attacks. Register now - Link in the comments.

The latest Iran-linked cyber campaign targeting U.S. energy infrastructure isn’t just another headline - it’s a warning ⚠️ Attackers are exploiting PLCs at the core of power grids, water systems, and industrial operations. With up to 2M devices in use - many running legacy systems - the exposure is massive. This isn’t contained. Once attackers reach OT, response time collapses. What happens before exploitation determines whether systems stay online or fail. Detection alone can’t keep up with threats moving at machine speed. A prevention-first approach - stopping exploits pre-execution at the memory and process layers - gives defenders the control they need. Read the latest article by Brad LaPorte in Yahoo! News: yhoo.it/4mw9QZy

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Most security stacks look strong on paper. 🚨Firewalls. 🚨EDR. 🚨XDR. 🚨SIEM. 🚨Endpoint protection. Yet ransomware keeps getting through. Why? Because modern ransomware attacks are designed to bypass traditional security tools. Attackers know how detection-based security works—and they exploit the gaps. Many attacks now use: 🔹fileless techniques 🔹credential abuse 🔹EDR bypass tactics 🔹lateral movement across trusted systems By the time alerts appear, attackers may already have: ➡️escalated privileges ➡️exfiltrated sensitive data ➡️prepared systems for encryption We created a visual guide that breaks down exactly how this happens. Our latest infographic shows how ransomware moves through modern environments and where traditional security stacks fail. If you want to understand how attackers are actually bypassing defenses, this is worth a look. Read the blog + explore the infographic - links in the comments.

Ransomware attacks targeting the oil & gas industry rose nearly 1,000% last year. Let that sink in. According to recent analysis discussed by @LaporteBrad median ransom payments now exceed $400K, and 2 in 3 happen because backups fail. The attackers are faster, smarter, and increasingly AI-driven. They don’t break in - they log in, execute silently, and encrypt critical systems before detection tools react. That’s why detection-first thinking is no longer enough. The industry needs a prevention-first mindset. Morphisec’s Anti-Ransomware technology morphs memory space at runtime - stopping ransomware before it executes. Because in a world of evolving threats, resilience begins pre-attack, not post-breach. If you lead cybersecurity for critical infrastructure - what’s one “preemptive move” you’re focusing on in 2026? apple.co/41LQllY #CyberResilience #Ransomware #EnergySecurity #AMTD

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Most cybersecurity vendors promise detection. Very few promise prevention. And almost none guarantee protection from ransomware. Yet ransomware continues to succeed despite massive investments in security tools. Why? Because most security architectures are still built around detecting attacks after they start. But modern ransomware doesn’t wait. Today’s attacks are: 🚨Fileless 🚨Automated 🚨increasingly AI-driven 🚨executed in seconds By the time detection tools trigger alerts, the damage has often already begun. That’s why prevention-first architectures are gaining traction. Morphisec recently introduced Adaptive AI Defense, expanding its Anti-Ransomware Assurance Suite to stop: 🔵AI-driven ransomware 🔵rogue AI agents 🔵shadow AI tools 🔵autonomous attack chains And it backs the platform with something rarely seen in cybersecurity: A Ransomware-Free Guarantee. If ransomware breaches a protected environment, Morphisec refunds subscription fees and provides incident response support. That level of accountability only works if prevention actually works. Check out Brad's take on why traditional security tools struggle against ransomware, and how prevention changes the equation. Link in the comments.

🚨 Live Demo Alert | April 30 at 11:00 AM ET AI-driven threats are evolving faster than ever, reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Traditional detection tools can’t keep pace, but Morphisec’s Adaptive AI Defense can. Join us for an exclusive live demo of our new Adaptive AI Defense, showcasing how we stop AI-driven ransomware, rogue agents, and autonomous cyberattacks before they execute. What You’ll See Live: 🔹Real-Time Defense: Watch how AI Usage Control (AIUC) identifies and governs shadow AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot while preventing unauthorized data use. 🔹Actionable Insights: See the AI Command Dashboard deliver instant threat intelligence and real-time remediation recommendations. 🔹Exclusive Capabilities Preview: Get a first look at advanced features designed to tackle emerging AI-driven threats. 🎙 Featuring: ▶️ Michael Gorelik – CTO & Head of Malware Research ▶️ Brad LaPorte – CMO, Gartner veteran, and cybersecurity expert Don’t let attackers outpace your defenses. Reserve your spot today and experience how Morphisec is shaping the future of preemptive cybersecurity. bit.ly/48fkLAE

If Part 1 was about understanding the shift… Part 2 is about what comes next. In this follow-up EM360 discussion, Morphisec CMO brad.laporte and fellow analysts go deeper into the implications of AI-driven threats, and what security teams need to do now to keep up. A few moments that hit: The rise of autonomous and AI-assisted attack chains isn’t theoretical anymore…it’s here Security teams are facing a growing gap between visibility and control Traditional layers (EDR, XDR, SIEM) are being stretched by speed, scale, and complexity But the underlying tension is clear: We’re still trying to manage machine-speed threats with human-speed processes. That model doesn’t hold. The conversation starts to point toward something bigger—a shift away from chasing alerts toward eliminating the conditions that allow attacks to succeed in the first place. That’s the direction the industry is heading. 🎥 Watch Part 2 of the discussion below and see where cybersecurity strategy is going next. bit.ly/4bYIgPs

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Ransomware recovery is getting more sophisticated. According to Gartner’s 2026 IT Resilience Survey, most organizations have implemented incident response prep, automated backups, immutable storage, and even infrastructure-as-code rebuild capabilities. That’s progress. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Faster recovery is still reactive security. In an era of AI-enabled ransomware (where attacks move faster, adapt in real time, and even target backup environment) resilience can’t revolve around rebuilding after encryption. It has to start with preventing execution in the first place. In our latest blog, we explore why 2026 demands a mindset shift: From recovery-centric resilience → to AI-enabled, preemptive defense. Because the strongest resilience metric may not be your RTO. It may be how rarely you have to use it. Read the full breakdown - link in the comments.

Everyone’s talking about AI in cybersecurity. Few are talking about what it actually means operationally. In this EM360 “Meeting of the Minds” discussion, our own brad.laporte joins leading analysts to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface. A few themes that stood out: AI is accelerating both defense and attack…simultaneously Most organizations are still figuring out how to protect their data within AI systems Securing AI itself (models, infrastructure, outputs) is quickly becoming a parallel challenge And maybe the most important takeaway: Cybersecurity is no longer just about detection and response. It’s about thinking preemptively. Because when AI compresses attack timelines from hours to seconds, reacting after the fact just isn’t enough anymore. If you’re a security leader trying to make sense of where things are headed (and where your strategy might need to evolve), this is well worth the watch. 🎥 Check out the full discussion below: bit.ly/4v3zjgq

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Visibility into exposure is powerful, but it doesn’t stop ransomware. 🔒 Nowadays, MSSPs need more than insight. They need preemptive security that reduces risk before attackers execute fileless, in-memory, and identity-based attacks. This blog explores why exposure management must be paired with prevention-first security to deliver real outcomes for MSSPs and their customers. See how prevention turns exposure management into risk reduction - link to our recent blog in the comments.