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🗞️ Captivating read : The Space threat assessment 2025 by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) shows #space is now a fully militarized domain, with commercial assets like Starlink increasingly seen as legitimate military targets for adversaries. The report argues nations must plan for war “in, from, and through space”, with counterspace threats increasingly integrated into broader military strategies. Many hostile trends observed : 🧭 GPS jamming and spoofing increased significantly, especially in conflict zones. It reached record levels in 2024–2025, especially in: 🔹Middle East (Israel’s operations during conflict) 🔹Eastern Europe and the Baltics (Russia’s response to NATO expansion and drone threats) 🔹South Asia (Pakistan-India tensions, Myanmar conflict) 🔹GPS spoofing is becoming a tactical counterspace tool, used alongside traditional air defenses. 🇷🇺 Russia used massive GPS jamming/spoofing campaigns across Europe and the Black Sea; electronic attacks targeted Starlink and aviation systems. 🤖 #Cyberattacks and #satellite proximity operations (RPOs) by China and Russia raised alarms due to their dual-use potential. 🔹Cyberattacks continue to target space-adjacent sectors, but attribution remains complex. 🔹Hackers like IntelBroker remain mysterious and possibly state-affiliated. 🔹Cyber and space infrastructure are increasingly entangled, highlighting the blurring line between digital and orbital warfare. 🇨🇳 China 🔹China Reorganized military to emphasize space, cyber, and information domains. 🔹China Simulated AI-driven attacks on Starlink-style constellations suggest strategic planning against proliferated LEO architectures. 🇷🇺 Russia 🔹Launched satellites (e.g., Cosmos 2576) into suspicious orbits near U.S. systems. 🔹Accused of developing a nuclear ASAT weapon, breaching the Outer Space Treaty, with one satellite (Cosmos-2553) seen as a testbed. 🇮🇷 Iran increased space launch cadence and pursued cyber operations linked to the IRGC. 🇰🇵 North Korea showed expanding space capabilities and cyber efforts. Enjoy the 📖

As technology becomes the backbone of modern business, understanding cybersecurity fundamentals has shifted from a specialized skill to a critical competency for all IT professionals. Here’s an overview of the critical areas IT professionals need to master:  Phishing Attacks   - What it is: Deceptive emails designed to trick users into sharing sensitive information or downloading malicious files.   - Why it matters: Phishing accounts for over 90% of cyberattacks globally.   - How to prevent it: Implement email filtering, educate users, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA).  Ransomware   - What it is: Malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.   - Why it matters: The average ransomware attack costs organizations millions in downtime and recovery.   - How to prevent it: Regular backups, endpoint protection, and a robust incident response plan.  Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks   - What it is: Overwhelming systems with traffic to disrupt service availability.   - Why it matters: DoS attacks can cripple mission-critical systems.   - How to prevent it: Use load balancers, rate limiting, and cloud-based mitigation solutions.  Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks   - What it is: Interception and manipulation of data between two parties.   - Why it matters: These attacks compromise data confidentiality and integrity.   - How to prevent it: Use end-to-end encryption and secure protocols like HTTPS.  SQL Injection   - What it is: Exploitation of database vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or manipulate data.   - Why it matters: It’s one of the most common web application vulnerabilities.   - How to prevent it: Validate input and use parameterized queries.  Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)   - What it is: Injection of malicious scripts into web applications to execute on users’ browsers.   - Why it matters: XSS compromises user sessions and data.   - How to prevent it: Sanitize user inputs and use content security policies (CSP).  Zero-Day Exploits   - What it is: Attacks that exploit unknown or unpatched vulnerabilities.   - Why it matters: These attacks are highly targeted and difficult to detect.   - How to prevent it: Regular patching and leveraging threat intelligence tools.  DNS Spoofing   - What it is: Manipulating DNS records to redirect users to malicious sites.   - Why it matters: It compromises user trust and security.   - How to prevent it: Use DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) and monitor DNS traffic.  Why Mastering Cybersecurity Matters   - Risk Mitigation: Proactive knowledge minimizes exposure to threats.   - Organizational Resilience: Strong security measures ensure business continuity.   - Stakeholder Trust: Protecting digital assets fosters confidence among customers and partners.  The cybersecurity landscape evolves rapidly. Staying ahead requires regular training, and keeping pace with the latest trends and technologies.  

Kusha Kapila turned wardrobe complaints into a 10 crore brand before launching a single shapewear piece. Most brands build products, then hunt for customers. Kusha Kapila flipped it. She built the customer base first. For months, she ran "What Are You Wearing Under?" on social media. Women shared real problems like: Bra straps slipping during meetings.  Shapewear rolling down under sarees.  Discomfort in Indian heat. These weren't just comments. They became her product blueprint. underneat.in team went through 60 iterations based on feedback from 12,000 women. They tested with working mothers, dancers, and women across different body types. When Underneat opened for early access, 1,23,000 women joined the waitlist in 48 hours. No product photos. No celebrity endorsements. Just trust built through months of honest conversations. Fireside Ventures and Ghazal Alagh invested 8 to 10 crores before a single box shipped. The numbers tell you why this worked. India's shapewear market was worth 65 million dollars in 2020 and will hit 131 million by 2028, but it remains underpenetrated. Global brands push Western designs that don't suit Indian bodies or climate. Underneat filled that gap by doing three things differently: → Priced premium features at Rs 1,999 while competitors charge up to Rs 4,999 → Used moisture-wicking, polyester-free Sensil fabric that actually breathes in Indian weather  → Designed for subtle support instead of dramatic reshaping because Indian women wanted comfort, not body correction The brand hit Rs 4.5 crore GMV in the first 100 days and became EBITDA positive from day one. They're targeting Rs 100 crores in 36 months. This wasn't luck. It was strategy. Kusha turned her audience into co-creators. She didn't assume what women wanted. She asked. Then she listened. Then she built exactly what they needed. Most entrepreneurs skip the listening part. They build what they think the market needs, then wonder why sales are slow. The best product research isn't expensive consumer surveys or focus groups. It's asking your audience the right questions and actually building based on their answers. What would you build if you asked your audience first?

NATO nations seek a light-based internet backup up in space: A defence need will reshape telecoms forever. 📡🛰️ Let me break down why this is a massive market shift: Right now, our global internet runs almost entirely through undersea cables. These handle $10 trillion in daily transactions. And they're incredibly vulnerable. Just this February, a single sinking ship in the Red Sea took out 25% of Europe-Asia internet traffic. NATO's response? They're building a space-based backup network using laser communications. The $2.5M HEIST project launches testing in 2025. The tech leap is staggering: Current satellite links push 5 gigabits per second. New laser systems? 340+ Terabits. That's enough to replace major undersea routes. Why this matters for telecoms: The military is essentially funding the R&D for next-gen internet infrastructure. Once proven, this tech will transform commercial networks. Think Starlink, but with laser speeds and unbreakable security. This is the biggest infrastructure shift since fiber optics. And it's happening now. And here are the key players that are fighting off for a piece of the new SpaceCom infrastructure -which will likely be worth hundreds of billions. 1) Corporate Ventures AAC Clyde Space (Sweden) - Developing 10 Gbps laser terminals for small satellites - Leading €3.5M consortium with TNO and FSO Instruments - Launching next-gen CubeCAT system by 2026 Sony Space Communications (Japan) - Corporate spin-off launched 2022 - Focusing on miniaturized optical devices for microsatellites - Leveraging Sony's advanced optical expertise 2) Established Startups Mynaric (Germany) - Peter Thiel-backed, publicly traded Market cap: $184M - Leading provider of industrialised laser communication products BridgeSat (USA) - Series B funded, $10M raised - Building global optical communications network - Focus on LEO satellite connectivity solutions 3) Emerging Players Archangel Lightworks (UK) - £4M seed funding in 2023 - Developing TERRA-M miniature ground stations - Recently demonstrated rapid deployment capability Astrogate Labs (India) - Developing 1U form factor terminals - Offers 150 Mbps at 1000km range - Cost-competitive with RF systems Cailabs (France) - €26M Series C raised - 26 patent families - Specializes in multi-mission ground stations Xenesis (USA) - $20M funding secured - Offers optical communications as a service - Developing Xen-Link platform We've made our pick at Silicon Roundabout Ventures from the above builders. I'm sure it's going to be an exciting race. And once the infrastructure is there, what it will enable will usher a new era for the human race, like the spread of broadband internet. #deeptech #defense #telecom #spacetech

I constantly get recruiter reachouts from big tech companies and top AI startups- even when I’m not actively job hunting or listed as “Open to Work.” That’s because over the years, I’ve consciously put in the effort to build a clear and consistent presence on LinkedIn- one that reflects what I do, what I care about, and the kind of work I want to be known for. And the best part? It’s something anyone can do- with the right strategy and a bit of consistency. If you’re tired of applying to dozens of jobs with no reply, here are 5 powerful LinkedIn upgrades that will make recruiters come to you: 1. Quietly activate “Open to Work” Even if you’re not searching, turning this on boosts your visibility in recruiter filters. → Turn it on under your profile → “Open to” → “Finding a new job” → Choose “Recruiters only” visibility → Specify target titles and locations clearly (e.g., “Machine Learning Engineer – Computer Vision, Remote”) Why it works: Recruiters rely on this filter to find passive yet qualified candidates. 2. Treat your headline like SEO + your elevator pitch Your headline is key real estate- use it to clearly communicate role, expertise, and value. Weak example: “Software Developer at XYZ Company” → Generic and not searchable. Strong example: “ML Engineer | Computer Vision for Autonomous Systems | PyTorch, TensorRT Specialist” → Role: ML Engineer → Niche: computer vision in autonomous systems → Tools: PyTorch, TensorRT This structure reflects best practices from experts who recommend combining role, specialization, technical skills, and context to stand out. 3. Upgrade your visuals to build trust → Use a crisp headshot: natural light, simple background, friendly expression → Add a banner that reinforces your brand: you working, speaking, or a tagline with tools/logos Why it works: Clean visuals increase profile views and instantly project credibility. 4. Rewrite your “About” section as a human story Skip the bullet list, tell a narrative in three parts: → Intro: “I’m an ML engineer specializing in computer vision models for autonomous systems.” → Expertise: “I build end‑to‑end pipelines using PyTorch and TensorRT, optimizing real‑time inference for edge deployment.” → Motivation: “I’m passionate about enabling safer autonomy through efficient vision AI, let’s connect if you’re building in that space.” Why it works: Authentic storytelling creates memorability and emotional resonance . 5. Be the advocate for your work Make your profile act like a portfolio, not just a resume. → Under each role, add 2–4 bullet points with measurable outcomes and tools (e.g., “Reduced inference latency by 35% using INT8 quantization in TensorRT”) → In the Featured section, highlight demos, whitepapers, GitHub repos, or tech talks Give yourself five intentional profile upgrades this week. Then sit back and watch recruiters start reaching you, even in today’s competitive market.

🚨 Why Farmers Stay Poor: Are Finance Models Designed to Fail Them? It’s not the weather. It’s not the soil. It’s the system. For decades, financial models in agriculture have appeared to support farmers, yet poverty persists like a crop that won’t die. But why? Because the system is designed to finance the input, not the impact. Farmers are given loans to buy seeds and fertilizer only to sell low and borrow again. This is not empowerment. It’s a financial treadmill. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: > Most agricultural finance schemes were designed for lenders to manage risk not for farmers to build wealth < Three systemic design flaws that keep farmers trapped: 1. Short-term loans for long-term crops: Cash crops like coffee, banana, or avocado need patient capital. But most agri-loans are seasonal, forcing early harvests and losses. 2. Collateral bias: Land titles or assets are demanded, excluding women and youth who ironically are the ones farming most. 3. Profit blindness: No financing model asks: Will this farmer actually make money from this season? It assumes yield = success. But yield doesn’t pay school fees. Profits do. We don’t need more credit. We need credit designed for context. So what’s the solution? 📌 Agri-finance products co-designed with farmer groups. 📌 Flexible repayment systems linked to harvest cycles, not calendar months. 📌 Data-informed risk scoring using real-time climate and market data. 📌 Incentives for banks to finance regenerative and value-adding models, not just inputs. In 2025, agricultural finance must go beyond transactions to build transformation. If you're building a new finance product, running an agri-startup, or investing in food systems and you’re not thinking about this you’re building on sand. Let’s create capital that liberates, not entraps. National Agricultural Research Organisation - NARO FAO M-Omulimisa Enimiro Uganda Avotein Farms Limited Amabanda Uganda Limited Emata Shambapro AgriLink Uganda AgriProFocus Uganda Solidaridad East and Central Africa AGRA Are you curious on how I can redesign your agri-finance approach to actually build farmer wealth? Let’s connect. #Agribusiness #Agrifinance #InclusiveFinance #UgandaAgriculture #Agritech #SmallholderFarmers #Agripreneurs #AgriPolicy #FintechForFarmers #TheAgrithinkersTimes #AgriWealthStrategies #ClimateSmartFinance

Think Before You Share: The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks of Social Media 🚨🔐 In an era where data is the new currency, every post, check-in, or status update can serve as an intelligence goldmine for cybercriminals. What seems like harmless sharing—your vacation photos, workplace updates, or even a "fun fact" about your first pet—can be weaponized against you. 🔥 How Oversharing Exposes You to Cyber Threats 🔹 Geo-Tagging & Real-Time Location Leaks Sharing your location makes you an easy target. Cybercriminals use this data to track routines, monitor absences, or even launch physical security threats such as home burglaries. 🔹 Social Engineering & Credential Harvesting Those "what’s your mother’s maiden name?" or "which city were you born in?" quiz posts are a hacker’s playground. Attackers scrape these responses to guess password security questions or craft highly convincing phishing emails. 🔹 Metadata & Digital Fingerprinting Every photo you upload contains EXIF metadata (including GPS coordinates and device details). Attackers can extract this information, identify locations, and even map out behavior patterns for targeted cyberattacks. 🔹 OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Reconnaissance Threat actors don’t need sophisticated hacking tools when your social media profile provides a full dossier on your life. They correlate job roles, connections, and public interactions to execute whaling attacks, corporate espionage, or deepfake impersonations. 🔹 Dark Web Data Correlation Your exposed social media details can be cross-referenced with breached databases. If your credentials have been compromised in past data leaks, attackers can launch credential stuffing attacks to hijack your accounts. 🔐 Cyber-Hygiene: Best Practices for Social Media Security ✅ Restrict Profile Visibility – Limit exposure by setting profiles to private and segmenting audiences for sensitive updates. ✅ Sanitize Metadata Before Uploading – Use tools to strip EXIF data from images before posting. ✅ Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Enforce adaptive authentication to prevent unauthorized account access. ✅ Zero-Trust Mindset – Assume any publicly shared data can be aggregated, exploited, or weaponized against you. ✅ Monitor for Breach Exposure – Regularly check if your credentials are compromised using breach notification services like Have I Been Pwned. 🔎 The Internet doesn’t forget. Every post contributes to your digital footprint—control it before someone else does. 💬 Have you ever reconsidered a social media post due to security concerns? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #CyberSecurity #SocialMediaThreats #Infosec #PrivacyMatters #DataProtection #Phishing #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #CyberThreats #infosec #cybersecuritytips #cybersecurityawareness #informationsecurity #networking #networksecurity #cyberattacks #CyberRisk #CyberHygiene #CyberThreats #ITSecurity #InsiderThreats #informationtechnology #technicalsupport

Enjoyed being on CNN yesterday to talk election security. Key takeaways: 1. Hundreds of thousands of election workers across our nation serve on the frontlines of our democracy. They are our friends & neighbors—folks we see in our communities every day. They're not doing it for pay or glory but because they believe in what makes our nation great—free, fair, safe & secure elections. They deserve our support, respect & gratitude. AND they deserve to be safe. 2. Election infrastructure IS more secure than ever. Top reasons: -- The systems Americans use to vote are NOT connected to the internet. -- Over 97% of voters will cast ballots in jurisdictions that have PAPER records. -- Elections officials use multiple layers of safeguards to protect systems from compromise. These include testing systems prior to use to ensure accuracy; cybersecurity protections; physical access controls; and post-election audits. BUT! if you're skeptical, BE PART OF THE PROCESS. Be a poll worker: https://lnkd.in/ehZb_rqx. Talk to your election official; ask them questions. We know that our foreign adversaries are intent on interfering in our elections to undermine confidence in our democracy and sow partisan discord. We cannot let them. 3. Just like every other election cycle in history, things may go wrong. This is an event involving 100s of 1,000s of election workers, 10s of 1,000s of voting locations, and likely over 150 million Americans casting their vote. Incidents may happen: -- A tree could fall on a power line, knocking out power to a polling place -- The website for a county's election night reporting could crash because it is overwhelmed by high viewer traffic -- Someone could unplug election equipment at a polling place to plug in a crock-pot for lunch These things may happen and that’s OK because these kinds of disruptions are just part of running elections—it’s all in a day’s work for an election official. These officials are professional risk managers who train and prepare year-round for these types of disruptions. And while these incidents may be disruptive—they do not impact the security of votes being cast or counted as cast. But our foreign adversaries may attempt to mislead Americans into believing otherwise—and, again, we cannot let them. 4. Over the next few months, Americans are going to hear a lot of different things from a lot of different sources. They key is to recognize the signal through the noise. And when it comes to elections, the signal you can trust comes from your state and local election officials—the ones charged with administering, securing, and managing the elections process. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gi_-i2Na For nearly 250 years, American election officials have overcome threats and disruptions to deliver free, fair, safe, and secure elections for the American people. 2024 will continue that proud tradition. But it will take all of us to protect and preserve our democracy.

True security leadership means designing frameworks that resist threats, not just responding to them. 🚀🔐 As technology advances, the threat landscape evolves just as fast - becoming more complex, persistent, and unpredictable. The best security leaders don’t just react to alerts. They build resilient, scalable, and proactive defenses to stay ahead. 🔹 They empower teams to act with confidence, not scramble in chaos. 🔹 They implement automation to filter noise and highlight real threats. 🔹 They prioritize strategy, ensuring security is woven into every aspect of an organization’s foundation. The difference between chasing threats and staying ahead of them? Leadership that focuses on long-term resilience over short-term firefighting. 🔥 Are you leading with strategy or just reacting to the next big threat? Let’s build security systems that can stand the test of time. 💡 #CyberSecurity #Leadership #CISO #AIinSecurity #SOC #SecurityStrategy