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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
College Football Rankings 2025: CFN Preseason Top 10 - True National Title Contenders
The College Football News preseason rankings are based on how good the teams appear to be going into the has the most talent, the best depth, and the parts in place to make the strongest run to a national title? Last year was a breeze - it was Ohio State. This year?Go ahead and make your case for any of the ten teams on this list, and you'll probably be right. With all of that said, Florida State and Utah were both in our preseason top ten last year, and ... we keep saying, this isn't supposed to be predictive. Before it all gets going, the ten best teams in college football appear to be ... CFN Preview 2025 Rankings101-136 | 76-100 | 51-75 | 26-5011-25 | @ColFootballNewsCFN Previews of All 136 TeamsOne thing to note. The Player You Need To Know isn't always the star. It's usually the top guy outside of the skill parts who'll get the spotlight. 10 Miami Miami PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowFrancis Mauigoa, OT Opener: Notre Dame2024 Preseason Rank: 132024 Final Rank: 232023: 33, 2022: 622021: 49, 2020: 202019: 60, 2018: 60 9 Clemson Clemson PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowTJ Parker, EDGE Opener: LSU2024 Preseason Rank: 122024 Final Rank: 242023: 20, 2022: 132021: 16, 2020: 32019: 3, 2018: 1 8 LSU LSU PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowWhit Weeks, LB Opener: at Clemson2024 Preseason Rank: 142024 Final Rank: 222023: 9, 2022: 152021: 35, 2020: 292019: 1, 2018: 10 7 Oregon Oregon PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowIsaiah World, OT Opener: Montana State2024 Preseason Rank: 62024 Final Rank: 22023: 6, 2022: 192021: 31, 2020: 282019: 7, 2018: 31 6 Georgia Georgia PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowChristian Miller, DT Opener: Marshall2024 Preseason Rank: 22024 Final Rank: 52023: 5, 2022: 12021: 1, 2020: 82019: 4, 2018: 4 5 Notre Dame Notre Dame PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowLeonard Moore, CB Opener: at Miami2024 Preseason Rank: 112024 Final Rank: 32023: 22, 2022: 112021: 8, 2020: 52019: 12, 2018: 7 4 Ohio State Ohio State PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowSonny Styles, LB Opener: Texas2024 Preseason Rank: 12024 Final Rank: 12023: 11, 2022: 42021: 4, 2020: 22019: 2, 2018: 3 3 Alabama Alabama PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowKaydyn Proctor, OT Opener: at Florida State2024 Preseason Rank: 42024 Final Rank: 162023: 4, 2022: 72021: 2, 2020: 12019: 15, 2018: 2 2 Texas Texas PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowAnthony Hill Jr., LB Opener: at Ohio State2024 Preseason Rank: 32024 Final Rank: 62023: 3, 2022: 222021: 20, 2020: 182019: 29, 2018: 13 1 Penn State Penn State PreviewPlayer You Need To KnowDani Dennis-Sutton, DE Opener: Nevada2024 Preseason Rank: 72024 Final Rank: 42023: 12, 2022: 52021: 32, 2020: 562019: 5, 2018: 26CFN Preview 2025 Rankings101-136 | 76-100 | 51-75 | 26-5011-25 | @ColFootballNewsCFN Previews of All 136 Teams © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
'Terrified for Malachi's safety': Cousin tells of attempts to save boy
By Felix Walton of RNZ The cousin of murdered five-year-old Malachi Subecz has detailed her efforts to rescue the young boy from his abusive caregiver. A coronial inquest into the boy's death continued Tuesday with evidence from his adult cousin Megan Cotter. Malachi Subecz had been placed in the care of Michaela Barriball in Tauranga after the boy's mother Jasmine Cotter was sent to prison. But this raised alarm bells for Cotter's family, who knew Barriball as the daughter of Cotter's co-accused. "My main concern was the fact that Michaela was the co-accused's daughter and there was speculation that Malachi was being used as leverage or blackmail to try and stop Jas giving evidence against [Barriball's mother]," Megan Cotter said. Megan, who lived in Wellington, made a report of concern to Oranga Tamariki and contacted Jasmine the next day. "I pretty much told her we were terrified for Malachi's safety and if it turns nasty in court that he could be in danger. Jas responded saying 'they're my friends,' I told her 'they're not your friends and that's why you're in jail and they're out here laughing with your child'." Megan Cotter feared her cousin was in danger Megan Cotter began to suspect her cousin was in danger and started gathering evidence. "On the 26th of June 2021 I received three photographs of Malachi from Michaela via Facebook Messenger after I had asked, pretending, that I wanted to see how his eye was after the eye surgery he had back in October 2020," she explained. "When I got the photos, I was looking for any injuries or anything to be concerned about. I thought he had a bit of a black eye and possibly a fat lip." She said it was unlike Malachi to injure himself. "He wasn't a daredevil-type child, he wouldn't even climb up the ladder for the bunk beds at my house because he was too scared," she said. But those photographs were not enough for Oranga Tamariki to act. "On the 28th of June 2021, I sent the photos of Malachi's face to OT after speaking to them on the phone and telling them I had concerns," she recounted. "Between that date and the 30th of July 2021, I was contacted by OT who told me the investigation wasn't going to go any further." Megan Cotter searched for bruises on Malachi when they next met. "Michaela and Malachi came down to Wellington and stayed at my address because Malachi had a follow-up eye appointment… I had a bag of clothing at my house for Malachi so when he came to stay, I got him to try on some of the clothes," she said. "This was an excuse to look over his body while he was getting dressed to see if there was anything to keep him there with me and stop Michaela taking him back. All there was was teeny bruises on his shins and nothing I was concerned about." 'My worst fears were realised' - Megan Cotter Megan Cotter then tried to convince Michaela to return Malachi to his family. "At one point I had said to Michaela that Malachi's supposed father was going to come to court if Malachi wasn't with family," she said. "I was just bluffing to try and get Michaela to bring Malachi down here to me." Despite Megan Cotter's efforts, Michaela retained custody of Malachi until his hospitalisation and eventual death in November of 2021. "Learning about Malachi being admitted to hospital and transferred to Starship was one of the most devastating experiences I had in my life. My worst fears were realised, I knew immediately Michaela was responsible," she said. "I cannot put into words all the emotions I experienced. I had told Jasmine, police, Oranga Tamariki, the lawyer for child, the family court, Jasmine's family, criminal lawyers and the Tauranga District Court that Malachi was not safe and should not be in Michaela's care." She hoped the inquest could make recommendations that would prevent similar deaths in the future. "I want there to be some positive from Malachi's death, I do not want to read [about] another child dying while their parent goes into custody," she said. "I consider this might not have happened if there was a system in place for making sure enquiries were made with family of the person charged who has the sole care of dependent children before a person is remanded in custody." The lawyer assisting the coroner, Vivienne Crawshaw, noted Megan had been "incredibly persistent" in her attempts to save her cousin. "I've listed here that over a three-day period you made 10 attempts to alert the authorities," she said. "And none of those contacts [made you] feel heard, is that right?" "Yes," Megan Cotter responded. Paediatrician said it was obvious Malachi had been abused Dr Niall Patrick Kelly, a paediatrician who cared for Malachi in hospital and a specialist in child abuse, said it was obvious the boy had been abused. "The primary cause of his death was a severe head injury that he sustained on the morning he presented to hospital, but he had clear and unequivocal evidence of a pattern of abuse and neglect that I think had probably been going on for months prior to his admission," he said. "He was covered with soft tissue injuries, bruises, inflicted burns. He was also malnourished. To be frank he showed evidence of a sustained period of cruelty, starvation and, arguably, torture." Dr Kelly was highly critical of Oranga Tamariki for failing to act on the photos of Malachi's bruised face provided by Megan Cotter. "This behaviour by Oranga Tamariki was not an anomaly. The practice of Oranga Tamariki social workers receiving such photographs, interpreting their meaning without the input of health professionals, and making decisions about child safety based on those interpretations is widespread," he said. "I'd go so far as to say it is 'business as usual'." He criticised the police for similar pitfalls and urged the coroner to consider the importance of officers and social workers consulting medical professionals before dismissing or diagnosing abuse.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Zscaler launches solution to enable zero-trust security for IoT, OT devices
NEW DELHI: Multinational cybersecurity firm Zscaler on Wednesday launched the 'Zscaler Cellular' solution for Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices, eliminating the need for additional software or virtual networks for secure connections. In a statement, the company said that the solution delivers 'resilient connectivity' by ensuring IoT and OT devices automatically connect to any mobile network globally, while providing zero attack surface by isolating each device on its 'private island', with all connections securely routed through the Zscaler platform. 'With the introduction of Zscaler Cellular , we have extended the power of the Zero Trust Exchange to IoT and OT devices with an easy 'install and go' SIM card that securely connects to any cellular network,' said Nathan Howe, group VP of emerging technologies at Zscaler. . As enterprises rapidly deploy IoT/OT devices across diverse environments, traditional firewall and VPN-based security models do not adequately meet the demands of today's mobile and distributed organisations, leaving devices exposed to cyber threats. Legacy methods rely on costly infrastructure that cannot scale, while mobile networks can not enforce zero-trust principles by design, resulting in security blind spots and expanding attack surfaces. Through solutions like Zscaler Cellular and Zscaler Cellular Edge, and collaborations with telecom companies such as NTT , enterprises gain managed security services that address the unique challenges of securing distributed, cellular-connected environments. Zscaler Cellular will become available globally in August 2025. The solution is already in use by leading organisations, including Sandvik and Maverick Transportation. 'By leveraging Zero Trust with cellular networks, Zscaler helps eliminate longstanding visibility and control gaps that have plagued enterprises for years. It's the first solution I've seen that brings cloud-scale security to every connected device with the simplicity of activating a SIM,' said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst, ZK Research.
Globe and Mail
08-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Zscaler Extends Zero Trust Platform to Enable Cellular Communications for IoT/OT with simply a SIM card - No VPN or software
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS), the leader in cloud security, today extends the AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform with the launch of Zscaler Cellular. This easy to install innovation enables Zero Trust communication for IoT and OT devices using only a cellular SIM card—eliminating the need for additional software or ineffective VPN connections. Zscaler Cellular delivers resilient connectivity by ensuring IoT/OT devices automatically connect to any cellular network globally, while providing zero attack surface by isolating each device on its own private island, with all connections securely routed through the Zscaler platform. 'Zscaler pioneered Zero Trust architecture; first with the introduction of Zero Trust for Users, then with Zero Trust for Cloud, followed by Zero Trust for Branch,' said Nathan Howe, Group VP of Emerging Technologies at Zscaler. 'With the introduction of Zscaler Cellular, we have extended the power of the Zero Trust Exchange to IoT and OT devices with an easy 'install and go' SIM card that securely connects to any cellular network. This innovative solution provides customers with resilient connectivity, isolates each device to remove the attack surface, and ensures all inbound and outbound connections are protected through the Zero Trust Exchange.' As enterprises rapidly deploy IoT/OT devices across diverse environments, traditional firewall and VPN-based security models fail to meet the demands of today's mobile and distributed organizations, leaving devices exposed to cyber threats. Legacy approaches rely on costly infrastructure that cannot scale and cellular networks by themselves aren't designed to enforce Zero Trust principals resulting in security blind spots and expanding attack surfaces. 'Zscaler Cellular solved our long-standing challenge: how to effectively secure the IoT and mobile devices that we deploy at clients' and customers' properties,' said Brian Shelby, Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at Maverick Transportation. 'We need to operate these tablets, time-tracking devices, and more on sites where we have no control over the networking options provided or the operating environment, and without adding software agents or using remote access VPNs. The solution allowed us to create device-bound authentication through Zscaler. This became our test case, and after equipping kiosks with Zscaler Cellular, our Zero Trust policies are enforced through the Zscaler Cellular Edge. The lines are gone, the employee experience is better, our business is still protected, and we don't need a software agent or VPN on the device.' Partnering with Telcos to Build a Foundation for Zero Trust Security at Scale Zscaler partners with leading telecommunications companies to bring advanced Zero Trust security to cellular-connected devices. By leveraging the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform with telecom infrastructure, Zscaler Cellular delivers secure, scalable, and seamless connectivity for IoT and OT devices. Through solutions like Zscaler Cellular and Zscaler Cellular Edge, and collaborations with providers such as Stacuity and BT, enterprises gain managed security services that address the unique challenges of securing distributed, cellular-connected environments. These partnerships ensure organizations can extend Zero Trust principles across global cellular networks, reducing risks and enabling secure digital transformation at scale. 'Zscaler Cellular represents a significant advancement in IoT and mobile security,' said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst, ZK Research. 'By leveraging Zero Trust with cellular networks, Zscaler helps eliminate longstanding visibility and control gaps that have plagued enterprises for years. It's the first solution I've seen that brings cloud-scale security to every connected device—with the simplicity of activating a SIM.' Availability Zscaler Cellular is available globally in August 2025. The solution is already in use by leading organizations including Sandvik and Maverick Transportation, with additional customers to be announced. About Zscaler Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world's largest in-line cloud security platform. Zscaler™ and the other trademarks listed at are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
7% of industrial organisations tackle vulnerabilities only when they occur —Study
A study titled: 'Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions' conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing and transportation, this research surveyed over 250 decision-makers to unveil vital trends and challenges faced in fortifying industrial environments against cyber threats. A strong cybersecurity strategy begins with complete visibility into an organisation's assets, allowing leaders to understand what assets need protection and assess the highest risk areas. In environments where ICT and OT (Operational Technology) systems converge, this demands more than just a comprehensive asset inventory. Organisations must implement a risk assessment methodology that is aligned with their operational realities – by establishing a clear asset baseline, organisations can engage in meaningful risk assessments that address both corporate risk criteria and the potential physical and cyber consequences of vulnerabilities. Recent survey findings reveal a concerning trend: a significant number of organisations are not engaging in regular penetration testing or vulnerability assessments. Only 27.1 per cent of respondents perform these critical evaluations on a monthly basis, while the majority—48.4 per cent—conduct assessments every few months. Alarmingly, 16.7 per cent do so only once or twice a year, and 7.4 percent address vulnerabilities solely as needed. This inconsistent approach can leave organisations vulnerable as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Every software platform is inherently vulnerable to bugs, insecure code, and other weaknesses that malicious actors can exploit to compromise IT environments. For industrial companies, effective patch management is therefore crucial to mitigate these risks. However, studies reveal that many organisations encounter significant challenges in this area, often struggling to allocate the necessary time to pause operations for critical updates. Disturbingly, many organisations patch their OT systems only every few months or even longer, significantly heightening their risk exposure. Specifically, 31.4 percent apply patches monthly, while 46.9 percent do so every few months, and 12.4 percent update only once or twice a year. These challenges in maintaining effective patch management are exacerbated in OT environments, where limited device visibility, inconsistent vendor patch availability, specialised expertise requirements and regulatory compliance add layers of complexity to the cybersecurity landscape.
