A past Superbowl ad highlights insider problems that often affect information security.

TSCM is closely related to cyber security and penetration testing, but often bridges other aspects of security as well.

Are IoT devices vulnerable to laser modulation? Destin from YouTube channel Smarter Every Day took up the task of meeting with researcher Ben Cyr, then going to Best Buy and obtaining and setting up a number of smart home devices (locks, garage door opener, thermostat). They then put them to the test with modulated laser beams.

The "Spy Van" of former Israeli Intelligence Officer, Tal Dilian, which came to light when he granted an interview to Forbes magazine has now caused a stir in Cyprus, where Dilian resides. The authorities there did not like the idea of someone offering such spying capabilities on their island.

The FBI has produced a video series as well as provided other tools and resources in an initiative called "Protected Voices". The initiative focuses on information security concerns that should be addressed by political campaigns, companies, and individuals. Even though the emphasis is on protecting the election process, much of the information applies to all types of information and cyber security threats faced by companies today. 

USB sticks are a major insider threat concern, but usually for either copying and stealing confidential files or possibly installing malware onto a computer or network. This case involves a USB stick designed deliberately to destroy computers. A former student of College of St. Rose in Albany, NY purchased a "USB Killer" thumb drive. It is a device adapted to convert USB voltage to higher levels and feed it back into the computer thereby destroying at least the USB port and possibly much more.