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Tony Bradley
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Father / Husband / Amateur zookeeper Editor-in-Chief of TechSpective and Senior Contributor at Forbes PR and content marketing guru
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · 19d
"Midnight In The War Room" looks behind the curtain--where CISOs and their teams face sleepless nights, mounting pressure, and impossible odds. It’s a story of resilience, burnout, and what it really takes to defend the digital world when the stakes are human.

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The Human Cost of Defense: A CISO’s View From the War Room
Semperis’ Midnight in the War Room reveals the unseen struggles, burnout and heroism of CISOs and defenders who protect our digital world every day.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · 20d
AI agents are learning to navigate the web—but they’re doing it on roads built for humans, not machines. The internet’s messy structure, paywalls, and APIs weren’t designed for autonomous systems trying to read, reason, and act.

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The Web Wasn’t Built For Machines
Anchor Browser’s $6M seed round highlights a critical frontier in AI: giving agents the reliability and security to operate on the real-world web.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · 24d
I sat down recently with New York assemblymember Alex Bores to look at how laws like New York’s RAISE Act mark a shift from reckless speed to responsible innovation.

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Prudent Guardrails For The AI Race
New York’s RAISE Act sets guardrails for frontier AI, shifting focus from speed to safety and marking a new era of accountability in artificial intelligence.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · 26d
Midnight in the War Room puts the spotlight on the people behind the screens—the analysts and threat hunters who defend the digital front lines every day. Their decisions don’t just stop ransomware or data breaches; they protect lives and national security.

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‘Midnight In The War Room’ And The Unsung Heroes Of Cybersecurity
"Midnight in the War Room" reveals the unseen heroes of cybersecurity—CISOs and defenders fighting a digital cold war to keep the modern world running.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 6
From AI-driven fan engagement to predictive analytics shaping game strategy, teams are transforming how they connect with audiences. The future of sports isn’t just about winning games—it’s about building smarter, more immersive relationships with fans everywhere.

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When Sports Go Digital: The New Arena Of Fan Engagement
As sports go digital, technology transforms the fan experience—from mobile tickets to smart stadiums—making trust and connectivity the new foundation of game day.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 4
Amazon is betting big on Alexa—and this time, it isn’t about smart speakers.

The company is pushing Alexa toward becoming an “ambient brain,” blending into daily life as a trusted AI layer that remembers context, adapts to users, and works across devices.

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The Ambient Brain: Why Amazon's Alexa+ Is the AI We've Been Waiting For
Find out how Alexa+ is reshaping ambient computing and making digital assistants more intuitive and helpful than ever.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 3
AI agents are reshaping the workplace, but their growing power also expands the attack surface.

Proofpoint is working to embed security directly into the flow of work—protecting data, identities, and collaboration inside the agentic workspace.

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Proofpoint Pushes Security Deeper Into The Agentic Workspace
Proofpoint unveils security for agentic workspaces, addressing the rising risks as AI agents expand productivity—and the enterprise attack surface.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 3
The Semperis HIP 2025 conference will highlight why putting identity security at the center of AI-powered defense strategies isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential.

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Putting Identity And AI At The Center Of Cyber Defense
Cyber resilience isn’t recovery—it’s the ability to keep operating through disruption. Identity, AI, and human factors now define the front line.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 3
Cloud teams are racing into a GenAI future they aren’t fully prepared for.

Training gaps, skills shortages, and pressure to double AI workloads are creating cracks in the foundation of enterprise cloud strategies. Success depends as much on people as platforms.

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Cloud Teams Face A GenAI Tsunami They’re Not Ready For
Cloud leaders expect a 50% rise in AI demand, yet many DevOps teams admit they’re already stretched thin and unprepared to scale infrastructure.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Oct 3
I sat down with Andrew Rubin from Illumio to talk about how “limiting the blast radius” is the most important mindset in cybersecurity. Containment, segmentation, and faster detection can mean the difference between a contained flare-up and a full-blown crisis.

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Limiting The Blast Radius Of Modern Cyber Attacks
Visibility alone won’t stop cyberattacks. Observability and containment are now essential to limit spread and reduce damage.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 27
I put the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra through its paces to see if it can really handle the job of vacuuming, mopping, and emptying itself.

From carpets to hardwood floors, I tested how well it lives up to the promise of being a true all-in-one cleaning system.

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Eureka J15 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Review
Discover the J15 Pro Ultra, a robot vacuum that cleans effectively without babysitting. Learn how it performs in real homes.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 27
AMD just threw a big punch in the AI fight.

Rob Enderle shares how, by teaming up with Cohere, AMD isn’t just competing on chips—it’s moving into the enterprise AI stack itself. This deal signals that hardware alone won’t win the future of AI.

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AMD's Enterprise Haymaker: How the Cohere Deal Changes the AI Fight
Cohere partners with AMD to transform the AI battle. Explore how they are changing the landscape against NVIDIA and Intel.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 27
Digital friction slows down customers, frustrates employees, and chips away at growth.

Here’s a closer look from Vara Kumar Namburu at Whatfix at how removing digital friction boosts both user satisfaction and the bottom line:

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The Hidden Cost of Digital Friction: How Product Analytics Can Solve It
Understand the importance of product analytics in tackling digital friction and maximizing the effectiveness of modern workplace technologies.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 27
Bluetti’s APEX 300 with B300K battery takes portable power to the next level.

I reviewed the setup and put it through real-world use—it’s compact, expandable, and delivers serious backup when you need it most.

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Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review
Explore the features of the Bluetti; a powerful home battery backup that ensures your devices stay charged under any circumstance.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 27
AI just hit a turning point. Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement over training data use—setting a precedent that could reshape the entire industry.

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The AI Training Data Watershed: Why the $1.5B Anthropic Settlement Changes Everything
Understand the implications of AI training for photographers, writers, and models and their rights to compensation.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 26
Kathleen Martinez has chased one mystery for 20 years: where is Cleopatra’s tomb?

Now her search has shifted offshore. Modern tech is rewriting what’s possible in archaeology, and how one woman’s passion is reshaping our understanding of Egypt’s most famous queen.

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How Cutting-Edge Tech Fuels The Hunt For Cleopatra’s Tomb
Advanced sonar and imaging tech drive Kathleen Martinez’s 20-year quest to find Cleopatra’s tomb, reshaping history and the queen’s enduring legacy.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 24
Companies are racing to ship faster with AI-assisted coding, but shortcuts often mean shaky code, hidden vulnerabilities, and a wider attack surface for hackers. The push for speed is real, but so is the need to slow down and secure what’s being built.

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AI Coding Boom Brings Faster Releases—and Bigger Security Risks
AI coding assistants speed development but introduce 2–3x more vulnerabilities. Security must evolve with AI to keep software safe at machine speed.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 19
Ironically--Apple DID add the SMS screening feature I mention in the episode immediately after we recorded this. I had not stayed on top of what was coming in iOS 26, but my iPhone now filters messages from unknown senders.

It's a beautiful thing.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 19
Phishing has outgrown the inbox.

Texts, social apps, collaboration tools—even voice calls—are now fair game for attackers. Jim Dolce, CEO of Lookout, joins me to break down what this shift means and how defenders should respond in the latest TechSpective Podcast.

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When the Phish Leaves the Inbox
Phishing is more than just email scams. Find out how it is evolving and learn tips to recognize and avoid falling victim.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 18
The idea conveyed this week at Fal.Con 2025 is to move from chasing alerts to letting autonomous systems act in real-time. The challenge, of course, is that the bad guys are testing the same tech.

It’s a race to see who can move faster.

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CrowdStrike Bets On AI Agents To Outpace Cyber Adversaries
At Fal.Con 2025, CrowdStrike launched Threat AI and Risk-Based Patching, advancing the agentic SOC with unified data, AI agents, and precision defense.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 17
At its annual Fal.Con event--taking place in Las Vegas this week--CrowdStrike is pushing its variation on the new era of cybersecurity where agentic AI doesn’t just react to threats, it takes action on its own.

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CrowdStrike Ushers In The Agentic Era Of Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike’s Fal.Con 2025 unveiled the Agentic Security Platform, AI agents, and new partnerships to move cybersecurity defenses to proactive, intelligent resilience.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 13
Security automation promised efficiency, but add agentic AI and it starts to look like strategy, not just speed.

CrowdStrike's Ajit Sancheti joins the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast to dive into this topic.

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When Security Automation Meets Agentic AI
Join the TechSpective Podcast to learn about agentic AI and its influence on the efficiency of security operations.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 13
Apple’s new iPhone might be thinner than ever, but it feels like a trick no one asked for.

The real story? Two gadgets that are far more likely to land in your bag: the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch X. Sometimes the sideshow ends up stealing the spotlight.

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Apple’s Latest Magic Show: A Super-Thin Phone Nobody Wanted and Two Gadgets You'll Actually Buy
Learn about Apple's September event, where cutting-edge tech meets curious design choices in an unforgettable showcase.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 13
The U.S. antitrust ruling doesn’t just rein in Google’s dominance—it tilts the playing field, giving Microsoft a chance to surge ahead in search and AI. The question now is whether this shift will create real competition or just swap one tech giant for another.

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Google's Antitrust Defeat: How the U.S. Government Handed Microsoft a Huge Advantage
Learn about the antitrust victory over Google and what it means for Microsoft's return as a major player in the search engine market.
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Tony Bradley @tonybradley.bsky.social · Sep 13
By acquiring Onum, CrowdStrike is betting that smarter, policy-driven pipelines will help enterprises handle the crushing volume of security telemetry with more speed, context, and efficiency. That’s what it takes to make “autonomous SOC” more than just a buzzword.

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CrowdStrike Bets Smarter Data Pipelines Are The Future Of AI Security
CrowdStrike’s $290M Onum deal shows how cleaner data pipelines fuel faster, cheaper, and smarter AI-driven security operations.
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