Small Bet #3: SecNews – AI‑Powered Cybersecurity News

Overview

SecNews is an AI‑powered cybersecurity news platform designed to deliver curated, real‑time security intelligence to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Built with modern web technologies and seamless subscription management, SecNews offers tiered access to comprehensive threat intelligence, vulnerability reports, and expert analysis.

Purpose

SecNews was built to explore and validate several key areas:

• AI‑driven news curation and advanced filtering
• Real‑time cybersecurity intelligence
• Tiered access models for different audiences
• Automated content management and delivery
• Scalable, modern web application design

How It Works

1. Content Curation: AI models scan and filter global cybersecurity sources.
2. Subscription Tiers: Free (basic), Advanced (enhanced), Premium (leader‑level).
3. Real‑Time Delivery: Automated email alerts and live dashboard updates.
4. Personalization: Tailored feeds based on user preferences and reading habits.
5. Access Control: Role‑based permissions aligned with subscription level.

Key Features

• Multi‑Tier Subscription: Free, Advanced, and Premium options.
• AI‑Powered Curation: Intelligent filtering and categorization of security news.
• Real‑Time Updates: Live dashboard with latest threats and trends.
• Email Notifications: Automated delivery of curated content.
• Secure Authentication: Magic link‑based login for seamless access.
• Responsive Design: Fully optimized for mobile and desktop.
• Admin Dashboard: Content and user analytics.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js (TypeScript) with Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Next.js API routes powered by Prisma ORM
• Database: PostgreSQL with automated migrations
• Authentication: NextAuth.js with magic links
• Payments: Stripe for subscription management
• Email: Resend for transactional communications
• Deployment: Cloud‑native infrastructure with auto‑scaling

Content Coverage

SecNews delivers broad cybersecurity content, including:

• Vulnerability Reports: CVE updates and critical advisories
• Industry News: Market trends and company developments
• Threat Intelligence: Malware, ransomware, and emerging attack vectors
• Research Insights: Latest findings from academia and industry

Subscription Plans

Free Tier

• Alerts for disruptive and critical CVEs (CVSS ≥ 8.0)
• Customizable domain tracking (Applications, Web, Networks…)
• One weekly AI‑generated news summary

Advanced Tier

• Alerts for all important CVEs (CVSS ≥ 8.0)
• Extended product and tech‑stack tracking
• Three weekly AI‑generated summaries tailored to your profile :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Premium Tier

• Alerts for all CVEs and emerging threats (all CVSS levels)
• Full customization: domains, products, tech stacks
• Three weekly AI summaries (profile‑tailored)
• API access for integrations
• Profile‑specific news streams (e.g. operations, tactics, strategy)
• Executive-level summaries of industry content and research :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Note: Advanced and Premium newsletters are delivered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with exclusive Monday and Friday editions for subscribed profiles :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Current Status

Launched in June 2025, SecNews now actively serves cybersecurity professionals worldwide with timely, curated intelligence. The platform continues to evolve based on user feedback and emerging security trends, reinforcing its role as a trusted source of actionable cybersecurity insights.

Explore

Visit sec‑news.ai to explore the platform, customize your profile, and select the tier that best aligns with your security intelligence needs.

Feedback & Connect

We welcome feedback from the cybersecurity community to continuously improve our content, features, and user experience.

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