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Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger is the managing editor for Security magazine. Alger writes for topics such as physical security and cyber security and publishes online news stories about leaders in the security industry. She is also responsible for multimedia content and social media posts. Alger graduated in 2021 with a BA in English – Specialization in Writing from the University of Michigan. Image courtesy of Alger

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85% of Organizations Approach Cybersecurity Reactively

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 19, 2025

Most organizations approach cybersecurity issues reactively, responding to threats only after the damage has been done. 


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96% of Manufacturers Plan to Invest in Cybersecurity Platforms

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 19, 2025

Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a business matter in manufacturing.


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OT Disruptions Could Cost $330B Globally

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 15, 2025

Cyber incidents disrupting OT could have a global financial impact of approximately $330 billion.


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OT Networks Targeted in Vulnerability Exploitation

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 15, 2025

An Erlang/OTP vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, with a majority of attempts targeting OT environments. 


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28K Exchange Servers Remain Unpatched

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 13, 2025

CISA has issued an emergency directive in response to a vulnerability affecting hybrid Microsoft Exchange users.


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Traffic to GenAI Websites Increases by 50%, and Cyberattacks Grow With It

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 12, 2025

Researchers have discovered an increase in traffic to generative AI websites. 


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Average Cyber Budget Reaches 5 Year Low, CISOs Discuss

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 12, 2025

Cyber budgets have reached the lowest growth rate in five years, with only 47% of CISOs reporting a budget increase this year.


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Multi-Job Hustles Expose Workers to Higher Cybersecurity Risks

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 4, 2025

Almost half of Gen Z has a side hustle, the highest percentage of any other generation. This may leave them at higher risk of cyberattacks.


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K-12 vs. Higher Education Security: What Schools and Colleges Need to Know

Learn the key differences between securing K-12 and higher education campuses.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 4, 2025

When discussing common threats or best practices in education security, it is important that security leaders have a comprehensive understanding of the campus they are protecting.


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Scattered Spider’s Newest Targets: Transportation and Airlines

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
August 1, 2025

Scattered Spider is evolving tactics and targeting new sectors. 


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