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Barney Beal

Cybersecurity Writer

Barney Beal is a writer for Akamai’s cybersecurity group, bringing decades of experience making complex technology easier to understand and providing technology buyers with the information that they need to make informed decisions.

Posts by Barney Beal

Boardroom Conversations Shift to Surviving a Breach

July 14, 2026Barney Beal

Akamai’s Mani Sundaram discusses the rise of AI-powered microsegmentation and breach survivability — and what new questions boards are asking CISOs today.

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AI Security at Machine Speed: A Roadmap for Modern AppSec

June 10, 2026Barney Beal

With AI API calls set to grow 1,000x by 2027, you need a roadmap to secure your enterprise against agentic threats.

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The API Weak Spot: Study Shows AI Is Compounding Security Pressures

April 28, 2026Barney Beal

Nearly 90% of businesses faced API security incidents last year at an average cost of US$700,000. A new study shows how AI is increasing API risks.

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Industrialized Ransomware: Confronting the New Reality

February 10, 2026Barney Beal

Read about the new ransomware reality and what most security strategies get wrong. Learn how to protect your organization in 2026.

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