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3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity

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IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million. Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However, as attack surfaces expand, security leaders must adopt a more proactive stance. Here are three […]

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What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

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Data security is the cornerstone of every business operation. Today, the security of sensitive data and communication depends on traditional cryptography methods, such as the RSA algorithm. While such algorithms secure against today’s threats, organizations must continue to look forward and begin to prepare against upcoming risk factors. The National Institute of Standards and Technology […]

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What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

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Data security is the cornerstone of every business operation. Today, the security of sensitive data and communication depends on traditional cryptography methods, such as the RSA algorithm. While such algorithms secure against today’s threats, organizations must continue to look forward and begin to prepare against upcoming risk factors. The National Institute of Standards and Technology […]

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Best practices on securing your AI deployment

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As organizations embrace generative AI, there are a host of benefits that they are expecting from these projects—from efficiency and productivity gains to improved speed of business to more innovation in products and services. However, one factor that forms a critical part of this AI innovation is trust. Trustworthy AI relies on understanding how the […]

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What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks?

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In a world where cyber threats feel omnipresent, a recent report has revealed some unexpected good news: ransomware attacks on state and local governments have dropped by 51% in 2024. Still, this decline does not signal the end of the ransomware threat, nor should it lead to complacency. As the nature of ransomware evolves, so […]

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The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs

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Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached organizations experienced severe security staffing shortages, a 26.2% increase from the previous year. They found […]

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How governance, risk and compliance (GRC) addresses growing data liability concerns

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In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments. According to a study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value, confidence in the effectiveness of […]

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Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data

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Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticized… Continue reading Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data→

Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse

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Meta fined more than $100 million by a European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving Facebook passwords.
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