Roundup: Federal action that shaped cybersecurity in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on our top five federal cyber stories of the year: a compilation of pivotal moments and key developments that have significantly shaped the landscape of cybersecurity at the federal level. These stories highlight the challenges federal agencies faced in securing digital infrastructure in the […]

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AI threats pose great cyber risks to smaller companies, experts tell House panel

Executives from SentinelOne, Protect AI and IBM Consulting provide lawmakers on the cybersecurity and infrastructure protection subcommittee with a laundry list of recommendations to better combat AI threats.

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How the White House sees the future of safeguarding AI

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an executive order (EO) to set new standards for the safety and security of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The move sets out the government’s intentions to regulate and further advance the growth of AI technology in the years ahead. Yet the question remains if it goes far enough to […]

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CISA roadmap seeks to protect critical infrastructure from AI

A new strategy document underscores the importance of “secure by design” principles in AI systems and boosting the agency’s AI talent.

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The evolution of ransomware: Lessons for the future

Ransomware has been part of the cyber crime ecosystem since the late 1980s and remains a major threat in the cyber landscape today. Evolving ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly more sophisticated as threat actors leverage vulnerabilities, social engineering and insider threats. While the future of ransomware is full of unknown threats, we can look to […]

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NIST’s security transformation: How to keep up

One thing that came out of the pandemic years was a stronger push toward an organization-wide digital transformation. Working remotely forced companies to integrate digital technologies, ranging from cloud computing services to AI/ML, across business operations to allow workers to keep up high production and efficiency standards. Now that businesses and consumers have adjusted to […]

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Could a threat actor socially engineer ChatGPT?

As the one-year anniversary of ChatGPT approaches, cybersecurity analysts are still exploring their options. One primary goal is to understand how generative AI can help solve security problems while also looking out for ways threat actors can use the technology. There is some thought that AI, specifically large language models (LLMs), will be the equalizer […]

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AI vs. human deceit: Unravelling the new age of phishing tactics

Attackers seem to innovate nearly as fast as technology develops. Day by day, both technology and threats surge forward. Now, as we enter the AI era, machines not only mimic human behavior but also permeate nearly every facet of our lives. Yet, despite the mounting anxiety about AI’s implications, the full extent of its potential […]

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Healthcare breach costs soar requiring new thinking for safeguarding data

In the digital age, data is often referred to as the new oil. Its value lies in the insights it can yield, particularly when it comes to healthcare, where data can help detect diseases, predict patient outcomes and help health professionals personalize treatments. But with the increasing digitization of sensitive health information, there are legitimate […]

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Healthcare breach costs soar requiring new thinking for safeguarding data

In the digital age, data is often referred to as the new oil. Its value lies in the insights it can yield, particularly when it comes to healthcare, where data can help detect diseases, predict patient outcomes and help health professionals personalize treatments. But with the increasing digitization of sensitive health information, there are legitimate […]

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