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How AI can be hacked with prompt injection: NIST report

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closely observes the AI lifecycle, and for good reason. As AI proliferates, so does the discovery and exploitation of AI cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Prompt injection is one such vulnerability that specifically attacks generative AI. In Adversarial Machine Learning: A Taxonomy and Terminology of Attacks and Mitigations, NIST defines […]

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IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware

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IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks, according to Scality. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be inevitable. Reports show 1 in 4 organizations that pay a ransom never get their d… Continue reading IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware→

How data residency impacts security and compliance

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Every piece of your organization’s data is stored in a physical location. Even data stored in a cloud environment lives in a physical location on the virtual server. However, the data may not be in the location you expect, especially if your company uses multiple cloud providers. The data you are trying to protect may […]

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AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

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Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been a 28%… Continue reading AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration→

Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage

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In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption, … Continue reading Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage→

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

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The US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s framework defines federal policy, but it can be used by private enterprises, too. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals→

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

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If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development of AI is rapid… Continue reading A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development→

Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer

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Recently, Salesforce named Brad Arkin, previously Chief Security & Trust Officer at Cisco, the company’s new Chief Trust Officer. This was the perfect opportunity to find out more about his plans. In this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discuss… Continue reading Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer→

AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks

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In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing business practices, many companies are turning to third-party AI services for a competitive edge. However, this approach comes with its own set of risks. From data security concerns to operation… Continue reading AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks→