Cybersecurity Headlines Department of Know: Quantum-Safe certificates, Iranian cyberattack risks, 90 zero-days
Mar 9, 2026
Derek Fisher, Temple University cyber defense director focused on education and defensive strategy, and John Barrow, CISO at JB Poindexter & Co., practical enterprise security leader. They discuss iPhone exploit analysis, LastPass-targeting phishing and passkeys, Merkle tree quantum-resistant certificates and 2027 plans, preparing crypto inventories for post-quantum, Iran-linked cyber risks, and a report on 90 zero-day exploits in 2025.
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Why One Expert Switched From LastPass To Bitwarden
- Derek Fisher described switching from LastPass to Bitwarden after losing confidence in LastPass's incident handling.
- He emphasized password managers hold many secrets and that handling of breaches influences personal choices.
Use Biometrics For Shared Kiosk Logins
- Use biometrics or passkeys for shared kiosk/login scenarios on plant floors to avoid weak passwords or sticky notes on machines.
- John Barrow suggests biometrics improve efficiency where many users share terminals with limited network access.
Get Ahead On 6G Security Decisions Now
- Designing 6G secure by design matters now because it will accelerate IoT, smart cities, and AI integration; early security decisions avoid 5G's bolt-on problems.
- Derek Fisher argues product-security teams should make early standards choices to prevent fragmented, insecure ecosystems.
