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The threat of attackers potentially exploiting a pair of critical-severity PHP vulnerabilities could persist for some time, even though the initial evidence of exploitation of the PHP2Shell flaws appears to be modest, according to Justin Timothy, threat intelligence consultant at @GuidePointSec.
@KyleAlspach has the details:
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Securing government #OT starts with understanding why traditional defenses fall short.
Watch the on-demand webinar from @GuidePointSec for a look at threats facing critical infrastructure and how agencies can improve visibility and resilience: okt.to/rw2gPJ
The two critical PHP vulnerabilities known as PHP2Shell affect every PHP installation serving web requests. Patches are available for supported versions, and the time to apply them is now.
The GuidePoint Research & Intelligence Team (GRIT) shares more: okt.to/QfPU9c
The global population of active AI agents is projected to grow from 28.6 million in 2025 to 2.2 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, 33% of IT and security teams don't even know how many agents their company uses today.
In a new guest blog, Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at @1Password , explores why credential governance built for humans can't keep pace with agentic identity, and what adaptive access models need to look like before the gap widens. Read more: okt.to/oVNiEf
The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) analyzed 5,692 leaked chat messages from Silent Ransom Group and what they found changes how defenders should think about extortion. No exploits. No encryption. Just phone calls, forged IDs and people walking through the front door with a flash drive.
Read the full breakdown on the GRIT blog: okt.to/t7PAR4
Exciting news: GuidePoint Security has been named Best Solution Provider Team of the Year by @CRN!
This recognition honors the team for their dedication to channel innovation. Learn more: okt.to/qR51Az
#CRNBestOfTheChannel
Cloud providers make it easier to deploy AI. Securing it remains a shared responsibility.
In a new blog, Matthew Popa explains how AI expands an organization’s security responsibilities, from governing training data to managing agent permissions. okt.to/M9Cd6l
We're proud to share that @GuidePointSec has officially opened the doors to our new office in Irvine, CA! A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone moment. We look forward to hosting you soon!
We’re pleased to share that Mark Thornberry has been promoted to Chief Business Officer (CBO) at GuidePoint Security. Congratulations, Mark!
Read the full announcement: okt.to/7R9iO6
Gartner projects 1 in 4 job candidates worldwide could be fake by 2028. The hiring process is now an attack surface.
In a new guest blog, @AdaptiveSec's Andrew Jones shares six defenses to layer in before an offer letter becomes a breach: okt.to/OA7Q0v
Join us for "Securing Agentic AI at Scale" with expert Grace Trinidad from
@IDC and @GuidePointSec's Kevin Converse and Paul Gagacki. Discover why identity is crucial for securing agentic AI and learn how to implement effective controls.
Register now: okt.to/CcXk1L
Ransomware victims rose 75% year over year in Q3, even as payment rates fell. What’s behind the numbers?
Hear directly from the GRIT analysts who authored the new Q3 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Insights Report to find out: okt.to/IpRU9O
@CRN has recognized @GuidePointSec as a 2026 Triple Crown Award winner, making this our 6th year in a row! This annual honor recognizes solution providers that earned a spot on CRN’s Solution Provider 500, Tech Elite 250, and Fast Growth 150 lists.
See the full list of winners here: okt.to/SAVZI0
Even as ransom payment rates declined, the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracked 2,760 ransomware victims in Q3 2026—more than in any previous quarter.
Read the full report for more insights: okt.to/HE8lQ1
We're heading to @SentinelOne's #OneCon, taking place Oct. 20–22 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. As a proud sponsor, we'll be onsite with customers, partners and peers, helping security leaders see what's new and put it to work in their environments.
Connect with us at OneCon: okt.to/yQgNqR
Securing government #OT starts with understanding why traditional defenses fall short.
Join @GuidePointSec on October 15 for a live look at threats facing critical infrastructure and how agencies can improve visibility and resilience. Register now: okt.to/Z2mf0O
Exciting news: @GuidePointSec is Certified in the Claude Partner Network.
As organizations put @claudeai into production, GuidePoint is ready to help clients secure it from day one. Learn more about the program: claude.com/partners
Security awareness training needs to go beyond just compliance; it should empower employees to spot threats and respond appropriately.
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at @KnowBe4, breaks down seven strategies to turn awareness programs into real culture shifts, from relevant lessons to positive reinforcement. Read more: okt.to/En3uZK
AI adoption is moving faster than security teams can see, assess, & govern it. In a new blog, Practice Lead Zachary Sheaffer explores how organizations can build practical guardrails with clear ownership.
Read more: okt.to/a5i3Us
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
Join us for "Securing Agentic AI at Scale" with expert Grace Trinidad from @IDC and @GuidePointSec's Kevin Converse and Paul Gagacki. Discover why identity is crucial for securing agentic AI and learn how to implement effective controls.
Register now: okt.to/1PynZ0
