Author: Zane Nwator

Zane Nwator is a 2026 graduating high school senior at Crofton High School. He is in the STEM Work-Based Learning Program for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Zane is a cyber research intern with JANOS LLC, and is excited to pursue a career in cyber and AI.

From the Spring 2026 Issue

The SolarWinds Supply-Chain Cyberattack: A Case Study in Modern Cyber Espionage

Author(s):

Dr. Diane M. Janosek, Ph.D., Esq., CISSP, CEO, JANOS LLC

Zane Nwator, Cyber Research Intern, Janos LLC

Introduction The SolarWinds cyberattack, publicly disclosed in December 2020, represents one of the most consequential software supply-chain compromises in modern history. By exploiting trusted update mechanisms within SolarWinds’ Orion network management platform, attackers gained covert … Read more