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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.
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.
January 2026 Cyber Breaches Signal a Dangerous Start to the Year
January 2026 opened with major cyber breaches across healthcare, government contractors, supply chains, and critical infrastructure. Ransomware, data theft, and cloud misconfigurations revealed growing systemic risk. These incidents show why organizations must strengthen vendor oversight, secure sensitive data, and prepare for cyber resilience before the next attack strikes.
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.
Africa’s Digital Future Under Pressure: The 2026 Cyber-Geopolitical Outlook
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but new cyber threats are emerging just as quickly. This 2026 outlook explains how AI-driven cybercrime, digital identity abuse, and ransomware could affect national security, elections, and critical infrastructure across the continent.
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.
Nigeria’s Cybercrime Assessment Signals a Turning Point for Digital Security
On December 11, 2025, Nigeria took a decisive step toward strengthening its digital defenses with the official presentation of the Nigeria Cybercrime Assessment. Led by UNODC Nigeria and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s INL, the assessment evaluates how Nigerian institutions investigate and prosecute cybercrime. Its findings highlight shared risks, shared responsibilities, and a shared future for Nigeria and its international partners.
What the FIRS–France Tax MoU Means for Nigerian Citizens and Their Data
Nigeria’s tax cooperation with France has raised questions about data privacy and sovereignty. This article explains the FIRS–France MoU, highlights the leadership role of the FIRS Chairman, and shows why France’s strict EU data protection regime matters for Nigerian citizens.
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.
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.
Why ISWAP Likely Did Not Intercept Brigadier General Uba’s WhatsApp Communications
This article explains why ISWAP likely did not intercept Brigadier General Uba’s WhatsApp messages or location data and why insider threat is the more plausible cause. It also highlights the critical roles of OSINT, credible intelligence, and transparency in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts.
How the Cloudflare Outage Exposed the Fragility of Global Internet Infrastructure
The Cloudflare outage exposed how dependent global systems are on a handful of infrastructure providers. This article explains what happened, why it matters for military, intelligence, cybersecurity, and policy professionals, and how organizations can build stronger resilience with help from OSRS.
China’s First AI-Orchestrated Espionage Campaign: What Anthropic’s Discovery Means for Global Cybersecurity
Anthropic uncovered the world’s first AI-orchestrated espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, marking a historic shift in cyber operations. The AI performed reconnaissance, exploitation, and data extraction at machine speed, signaling a new era of automated threats. Organizations must prepare for faster, AI-driven attacks.
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.
ISO/IEC TS 42119-2:2025 — What It Means for Trustworthy AI Testing
The new ISO/IEC TS 42119-2:2025 sets a global benchmark for trustworthy AI testing. It expands beyond accuracy to include fairness, robustness, transparency, and auditability. By integrating with ISO/IEC 23894 and 22989, it bridges technical validation and ethical accountability. OSRS helps organizations operationalize this standard to ensure measurable, risk-based, and provably trustworthy AI systems.
Inside the Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters: How Three Infamous Cyber Gangs Formed a Global Digital Cartel
Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters have merged into Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, a global cybercrime alliance combining extortion, ransomware, and social engineering. As reported by Ravie Lakshmanan in The Hacker News (Nov 4, 2025), this federation signals the rise of cartel-style collaboration among elite hackers.
Preparing for the Post-Quantum Era and Cryptography 2025
Quantum computing threatens to break today’s encryption standards. The shift to post-quantum cryptography is essential for protecting long-term data and digital trust. OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC outlines a strategic roadmap for crypto-agility and resilience in the post-quantum era.
Navigating the Great Freeze: Challenges and Opportunities for Entry-Level Cybersecurity Professionals
The 2025 cybersecurity job market is experiencing a “Great Freeze,” where companies slow hiring despite ongoing cyber threats. Entry-level cybersecurity jobs are harder to secure as automation reshapes roles and employers demand more experience. This article guides graduates on building skills, earning relevant certifications, and navigating today’s challenging hiring landscape to stay competitive.
The Case for Human Judgment: Why AI Must Remain an Assistant, Not an Authority
AI should never replace human judgment in critical decisions. Recent U.S. court rulings tainted by AI errors expose the dangers of automation without oversight. The future of cybersecurity and governance demands human-machine collaboration where AI augments, not replaces, expert analysis.
The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: Defensive Gains vs Offensive Risks
Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity into a global arms race. While AI strengthens defense through automation and predictive analytics, it also empowers attackers with generative capabilities and deception. OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC examines how organizations can balance innovation, governance, and resilience in the evolving AI-driven threat landscape.
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