Phishing attacks aren't what they used to be. Gone are the days when every phishing email was filled with obvious spelling mistakes, strange formatting, and suspicious requests. Today's attacks are becoming increasingly convincing, using better social engineering, impersonation, and even AI to make malicious messages harder to distinguish from legitimate communication. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike discuss why cybersecurity training is needed now more than ever. As attackers improve their techniques, organizations can't rely solely on technology to protect them. Employees remain an important part of an organization's security, and effective training can help people recognize phishing, social engineering, and other threats before a simple click turns into a much larger incident. We discuss how the threat landscape has changed, why traditional security awareness training may no longer be enough, and why keeping employees educated and prepared needs to remain a key part of any cybersecurity program. The attacks are getting better. Our training needs to get better with them. 🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #48 Training: Needed Now More Than Ever 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #securityawareness #phishing #cybertraining

FIPS. If you're working toward CMMC compliance, you've probably heard the term countless times—but what does it actually mean, and do you really need it? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike break down the differences between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 140-3, explain where these standards fit into the CMMC ecosystem, and discuss when FIPS-validated cryptography is required versus where confusion often arises. Whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls, or simply trying to understand why everyone keeps talking about FIPS, this episode helps separate fact from fiction. If you've ever found yourself asking... "To FIPS or not to FIPS?" ...this episode is for you. 🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #47 Title: To FIPS or Not to FIPS? 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc2 #fips #compliance

AI isn't standing still—and neither is our experience using it.In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric provides the latest update in his ongoing AI experiment, sharing how his day-to-day use of artificial intelligence continues to evolve. Since we first started discussing AI on the podcast, new tools, new workflows, and new lessons have changed how it's being used in real-world cybersecurity and IT work.From research and documentation to problem-solving and productivity, we discuss what's actually working, what still isn't, and how AI has become another tool in the toolbox rather than a replacement for experience and expertise.If you've been following our AI discussions—or you're just curious about how cybersecurity professionals are using AI beyond the hype—this episode is for you.🎙️ Cyber Sitrep – Episode #46Title: AI Experiment Update📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.#CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #ai #technology #MachineLearning #InformationSecurity #Technology #Productivity #CyberPodcast #FutureOfWork

When someone says "artifacts," your first thought probably isn't cybersecurity. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike explain what CMMC artifacts really are, why they're essential for demonstrating compliance, and why organizations should treat them as trusted evidence—not just paperwork. From screenshots and configuration exports to logs, policies, and other forms of documentation, artifacts help tell the story of your cybersecurity program. But collecting them isn't enough—you also need to preserve known-good artifacts so there's no question about their authenticity or integrity when it's time for an assessment or audit. If you're preparing for CMMC, supporting NIST 800-171 compliance, or simply want to build better cybersecurity documentation practices, this episode breaks down why artifacts matter and how to manage them with confidence. Cyber Sitrep Episode #45 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc #compliance #digitalforensics

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seemed to break for absolutely no reason? In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike share the strange series of technical issues, unexpected failures, and downright bizarre glitches that made us wonder if we were living in a simulation. From random technology problems to those moments every IT professional knows all too well, we're talking about the weeks where nothing seems to work the way it's supposed to. Whether you work in cybersecurity, IT, or you're just someone who's spent hours troubleshooting an issue that mysteriously fixes itself five minutes later, you'll probably relate to this one. Sometimes... it really does feel like there are Glitches in the Matrix. Cyber Sitrep Episode #44 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #CyberSecurity #Technology #Podcast #techhumor

One of the most misunderstood topics in cybersecurity compliance isn't the controls—it's scoping. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike dive into CMMC scoping and explain why defining your assessment boundary correctly is one of the most important steps in achieving compliance. What systems are actually in scope? What can be excluded? And why do so many organizations get this wrong? If you've ever found yourself asking, "Does this system need to be included?" or "Where do we draw the line?"—this episode is for you. Whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, supporting Department of Defense contracts, or simply trying to better understand compliance requirements, we break down the concepts in a practical, real-world way. Cyber Sitrep Episode #43 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep#CyberSecurity#CMMC#NIST800171#CUI#Compliance#DoD#DefenseContractors#InformationSecurity#RiskManagement

After a brief hiatus, Eric and Mike are back behind the microphones for a special episode of Cyber Sitrep.

This episode is dedicated to gratitude—taking a moment to thank everyone who has supported the podcast, listened to our conversations, shared an episode, or joined us on this journey. Your support has helped Cyber Sitrep continue to grow, and we couldn't do it without you.

Whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're tuning in for the first time, thank you for being part of the Cyber Sitrep community. We're excited for what's ahead and hope you'll continue the journey with us.

Cyber Sitrep Episode #42

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The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

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Hacking is not rare. It’s not sophisticated. And it’s not random. In this intelligence-style briefing from Cyber Sitrep, we cut through the noise and break down how hacking actually happens today. No Hollywood myths — just real-world tactics, behaviors, and patterns seen across organizations of every size. This episode reframes hacking as what it truly is: Automated, Opportunistic, Constant We cover what attackers look for, how access is gained, and why most breaches aren’t dramatic — they’re quiet, repeatable, and preventable. This is not a warning. This is a situation report. Cyber Sitrep Episode #41 Episodes Every Wednesday at 11 A.M. MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.