In the Business.com article, Phil Brass of DirectDefense highlights essential best practices for securing e-commerce websites. These measures help safeguard customer data, maintain compliance, and build trust with online shoppers. Read article on Business.com.  

In his Security Boulevard article, Jim Broome, CTO of DirectDefense, stresses that poor asset visibility in today’s complex IT environments increases cybersecurity risk. He urges organizations to prioritize comprehensive asset discovery and management to effectively protect their infrastructure. Read article on Security Boulevard.  

In Part 2 of the ITPro Today 2025 predictions article, Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense, cautions that cloud environments will face escalating security risks amidst visibility and cost challenges. Read article on ITPro Today.  

In the 2025 cybersecurity outlook, Jim Broome, CTO and President of DirectDefense, warns that AI will both strengthen defenses and amplify cyber risks, as attackers use generative AI and deepfakes to bypass traditional phishing detection. He emphasizes the need for ongoing employee training and advanced AI tools to keep pace. Broome also predicts that data… Read more »

In the ITPro Today 2025 cloud trends article, Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense, warns that multi-cloud environments will face growing security risks due to poor visibility, default settings, and underinvestment. He urges organizations to prioritize cloud security strategies as attackers increasingly exploit misconfigurations and weak monitoring. Read article on ITPro Today.  

CISOs are increasingly challenged by tightening cybersecurity budgets amid escalating threats. Recent data indicates that 37% of CISOs reported flat or declining budgets year-over-year, with budget approval rates dropping from 52% to 35% . Despite these constraints, 94% of CISOs experienced disruptive cyberattacks in the past year, highlighting the critical need for effective security measures.… Read more »

As artificial intelligence accelerates the evolution of cybersecurity threats in 2025, familiar dangers like phishing, insider threats, and ransomware are being supercharged, while AI models themselves are becoming new targets for prompt injection and data tampering. SC Media’s annual expert roundup warns of real-world impacts from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including those involving quantum computing. Among… Read more »

DirectDefense President and CTO, Jim Broome, shares his insights on how AI and cloud risks will shape cybersecurity strategies in 2025. Read his expert predictions in VMblog’s 17th annual series.    

The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements. Learn more about our Expert Insights Report on Help Net Security.

Cyberattacks are turning sporting events into high-stakes targets—affecting organizations, athletes, and fans alike. From the FIFA World Cup to the Super Bowl, threats are escalating. Learn how the game is changing and how to stay ahead in this article by Jim Broome. Read more on Security Boulevard.