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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.
Why the United States Is Rejecting Global AI Governance and What It Means for Security and Policy
The United States has publicly rejected centralized global AI governance. What does this mean for policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, and intelligence professionals? This analysis explains the national security, regulatory, and strategic implications of the evolving AI policy landscape.
West Virginia Sues Apple: A Defining Moment for Platform Responsibility and Digital Safety
West Virginia has sued Apple over alleged failures to prevent the distribution of child sexual abuse material through its ecosystem. The case highlights the growing tension between encryption, child protection, and platform accountability. This analysis explores the legal, cybersecurity, and policy implications for regulators, law enforcement, and technology leaders.
The Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial and the Future of Platform Accountability
A landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles may redefine platform liability, Section 230 protections, and AI governance. The case challenges whether engagement-driven design features such as algorithmic recommendations and infinite scroll constitute product defects. Policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, and intelligence professionals should closely examine its implications.
Is Social Media Addictive? What Policymakers and Security Professionals Must Know
Is social media addictive? Congress is debating it. Researchers are divided. Security professionals are paying attention. This article examines the evidence behind problematic social media use, the role of algorithmic design, and why policymakers, intelligence leaders, and cybersecurity professionals must treat digital overexposure as a governance and national security issue.
Sam Altman at the Cisco AI Summit: Why AI’s Biggest Barriers Are No Longer Technical
At the Cisco AI Summit on February 3, 2026, Sam Altman offered a sobering message. Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than institutions can absorb it. The real barriers are not compute or power, but outdated security models, software not built for AI coworkers, and governance frameworks struggling to keep pace.
Are You Using AI Responsibly? A Complete Guide to Ethical, Secure, and Lawful AI Use
AI is everywhere, but responsibility is not. From classrooms to boardrooms and intelligence operations, improper AI use exposes sensitive data, intellectual property, and public trust. This definitive guide explains how to use AI responsibly across education, industry, and government without compromising privacy, security, or ethics.
Top In-Demand AI Certifications for 2026: A Strategic Guide for Diverse Professionals
Choosing the right AI certification in 2026 can define your career trajectory. This in-depth guide compares the top in-demand AI certifications across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, governance, audit, and privacy. Designed for students, professionals, managers, and public sector leaders, it provides practical insights to support informed decision-making.
AI With Secrets Equals Trouble: A Warning for Governments in the Age of Temptation
AI promises speed and clarity, but when public officials mix artificial intelligence with sensitive information, trouble follows. A recent U.S. cybersecurity incident shows why governments must impose firm AI guardrails. This article explains the risks, emerging AI laws, and how officials can use AI responsibly.
Social Media on Trial: What the Youth Harm Lawsuits Mean for Policy, Technology, and Public Safety
A Los Angeles courtroom is redefining digital accountability. As social media companies face trial over youth harm claims, the focus shifts from content to product design, algorithms, and responsibility. This case could reshape policy, AI governance, and platform safety standards worldwide.
The Security Implications of Agentic AI: Autonomy Without Guardrails
Agentic AI systems can plan, decide, and act without constant human input. While powerful, this autonomy introduces serious security and governance risks. This article explains how autonomous decision systems work, why existing controls fall short, and what organizations must do to protect trust, safety, and accountability in an AI-driven world.
Data Protection in the Age of AI and Multi-Cloud Risk
Artificial intelligence depends on data. Hybrid and multi-cloud platforms spread that data across systems, borders, and vendors. This article explains why data protection has become harder, what organizations must do to manage risk, and what keeps data protection professionals awake at night as AI adoption accelerates.
Cybersecurity Outlook for Q1 2026
The first quarter of 2026 opens with a faster, more hostile cyber threat environment. Attackers exploit AI for scale and precision. Ransomware shifts from encryption to coercion. Cloud misconfigurations remain the primary breach vector. Regulatory pressure rises while operational readiness lags. Organizations that fail to act decisively in Q1 2026 will absorb avoidable financial, legal, and reputational damage.
2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus: Africa’s Security Reckoning
A strategic review of Africa’s 2025 cyber incidents, Nigeria’s counterterrorism challenges, and what 2026 demands from security and intelligence leaders.
How Platforms Can Keep Children Safe Online: Lessons from Roblox and Australia’s Social Media Shift
Australia’s move to restrict children’s access to unsafe social media marks a turning point in digital policy. Platforms like Roblox show how age assurance, restricted communication, and content controls can keep children safe by design. This article explains how these safeguards work, why they matter, and what they mean for policymakers, parents, and technology leaders.
Trump’s AI Executive Order and the Future of State AI Laws: What It Means for America
President Trump’s new AI Executive Order challenges state AI laws and signals a push toward a national AI framework. While it does not immediately block state regulation, it reshapes enforcement, funding, and policy debates. This article explains what the Order means for students, professionals, policymakers, and institutions navigating the future of AI governance.
How New U.S. Policies on Police Use of AI Are Reshaping Public Safety
New state, city, and federal policies are reshaping how police use artificial intelligence in daily operations. From facial recognition rules to new ideas for generative-AI report disclosures, the U.S. is moving toward clearer standards and stronger safeguards. This article explains these changes in simple terms for students, researchers, professionals, and policymakers.
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: The New Hybrid Skills Every Professional Must Learn
Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are merging into the most important hybrid skill set in modern security. AI strengthens threat detection while cybersecurity protects AI systems from manipulation. This article introduces core subjects and explains why students, analysts, policymakers, and professionals must build these skills now.
Dr. Oludare Ogunlana Joins Privacy Symposium Africa Panel to Explore the Hidden Dangers Behind ‘I Agree’
At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa, Dr. Sunday Oludare Ogunlana addressed the silent digital threat hidden behind every “I Agree” button. Using humor and hard truths, he highlighted how vague terms of service can exploit users and called for stronger enforcement of Africa’s data protection laws.
Gmail’s AI Training Controversy: What It Means for Privacy, Security, and Global Regulation
Gmail’s emerging AI training practices raise major ethical, privacy, and regulatory concerns. This article explains how user emails may support AI development, the implications for intelligence and cybersecurity professionals, and the oversight shaping responsible AI. OSRS can help organizations stay compliant and secure.
The Rise of AI-Driven Cybercrime Syndicates
AI-driven cybercrime syndicates are redefining digital threats through automation, deepfakes, and machine learning. They operate like global corporations, coordinated, data-driven, and relentless. This article explores how artificial intelligence has reshaped the criminal underworld and what cybersecurity and policy professionals can do to respond.
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