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Behavioral Understanding Is The Missing Dimension Of IT And OT Zero-Trust Strategies

Marcus Fowler is the CEO of Darktrace Federal & SVP of Strategic Engagements and Threats at Darktrace . The core principles of zero trust (ZT) have been around long before the term itself, which the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines as the “evolving set of cybersecurity paradigms that move defenses from static

How Leaders Can Deal With The Grief That Comes After Selling A Company

Selling a company is often celebrated as a hallmark of entrepreneurial success, yet the emotional complexities accompanying such a transition are seldom discussed. Beyond the financial implications, many founders experience a profound sense of grief when parting with an enterprise they’ve built from the ground up. In 2023, the small business acquisition market remained relatively

The 10 Best States To Raise a Family, Revealed

If you think homeownership is expensive, just try raising a family. It can cost well over $300,000 to raise a child to age 18, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. “Raising a family has become significantly more expensive in recent years as the cost of living has risen quickly,” says WalletHub analyst Chip

The Income Needed in Each State To Afford a Starter Home at a 7% Mortgage Rate

The new year has ushered in freezing temperatures for much of the nation, but to the chagrin of prospective first-time homebuyers, mortgage rates are only getting hotter. [Mortgage rates](https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-january-9-2025/) are quickly approaching 7% again, after rising each of the first two weeks in January. Nationally, it means the household income now required to afford the

EXCLUSIVE: Married ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Stars Get Into Bitter Cat Fight Over Very Divisive Animal Amenity

Married [HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/fixer-to-fabulous-stars-share-their-winning-edge-rock-the-block/)are known for tackling some truly shocking home renovations in their hit show, “[Fixer to Fabulous](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/fixer-to-fabulous-house-in-bella-vista-arkansas-is-on-the-market/)“—all while keeping wide smiles on their faces. But there is one very controversial house feature that crops up in the latest season of their show that has the couple’s claws out: the

Can Upgrading to a Smart Home Increase Its Value?

During the CES 2025 in [Las Vegas](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Las-Vegas_NV), several new gadgets for making your home a “smart” one debuted to an abundance of fanfare. In fact, upgrading [appliances](https://www.realtor.com/guides/kitchen-remodeling-steps/a-primer-on-kitchen-appliances/) to “AI” models was a dominant topic during the conference. Several brands showcased new models featuring the emerging technology, including electronics powerhouses Samsung and Hisense. Samsung Electronics presented

Tarek El Moussa Storms Off HGTV Set After Getting Into Furious On-Air Fight With Wife Heather: ‘World War II’

[Tarek El Moussa](https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/tarek-and-heather-el-moussa-three-houses-for-sale/) and [wife ](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/heather-tarek-el-moussa-flipping-toxic-house/)[Heather Rae El Moussa](https://www.realtor.com/advice/reality-tv/heather-tarek-el-moussa-flipping-toxic-house/) have proven that the stress surrounding a home renovation can rock even the strongest of couples, after the pair got into an emotional on-air fight during the latest episode of their HGTV series, “[The Flipping El Moussas](https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/exclusive-tarek-el-moussa-opens-up-about-his-different-life-different-wife-different-market/).” The awkward spat between the duo broke out while

‘If You Pray, Pray’: Homeowner in Path of L.A. Fires Fears for Her 138-Year-Old Victorian Filled With Antiques

Courtney and Matthew Weil were extremely excited to start moving into their 138-year-old Italianate Victorian house whose fun rehab reels have gone viral on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@living_in_history?lang=en). But the timing couldn’t have been worse. The historic house they’ve been lovingly and expensively fixing up since buying it in 2022 is “exceptionally close” to one of the [largest