Cybersecurity Snapshot: GenAI Drives Broader Use of Artificial Intelligence Tech for Cyber
Check out how organizations’ enthusiasm over generative AI is fueling artificial intelligence adoption for cybersecurity. Plus, how CISA plans to revamp the U.S. government’s cyber incident response plan. In addition, learn about a new set of best practices for protecting cloud backups. Also, why bo...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Offers Tips for Maximizing Smaller OT Security Budgets
A SANS Institute survey found that budgets for ICS/OT security have shrunk, and advises on how to do more with less. Plus, hiring managers boost starting salaries to recruit stellar cyber pros. In addition, CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign challenges tech vendors to build safer products...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISOs See Budgets Tighten, as Cyberthreats Intensify
After double-digit growth in the past two years, cybersecurity budgets expanded more modestly in 2023. Plus, a survey offers an inside look at how organizations are grappling with cyber challenges. In addition, the U.S. and Japan warn about a China-linked group that’s stealthily compromising network...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: DHS Tracks New Ransomware Trends, as Attacks Drive Up Cyber Insurance Claims and Snatch Variant Triggers Alert
Check out the new ransomware trends documented by DHS, as well as a joint CISA-FBI alert about the Snatch ransomware. Plus, find out what CISA has in store for its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Furthermore, don’t miss new source-code management tips from the OpenSSF. And much more!...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Get the Latest on Deepfake Threats, Open Source Risks, AI System Security and Ransomware Gangs
Tasked with securing your org’s new AI systems? Check out a new Google paper with tips and best practices. Plus, open source security experts huddled at a conference this week – find out what they talked about. Also, Uncle Sam says it’s time to prep for deepfake attacks. And much more!...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Taxed by Overwork, Understaffing and Lack of Support, as Stress Takes a Toll
Life is getting harder for cybersecurity pros, but there are ways to improve working conditions. Check out what a study found. Meanwhile, there’s a new, free attack-emulation tool for OT security teams. Plus, the U.S. government is alerting about exploits to CVE-2022-47966 and CVE-2022-42475. We als...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Curb Your Enthusiasm Over ChatGPT-type Tools at Work, Says U.K.’s NCSC
As OpenAI released ChatGPT Enterprise, the U.K.’s cyber agency warned about the risks of workplace use of AI chatbots. Plus, the QakBot botnet got torn down, but the malware threat remains – what CISA suggests you do. Moreover, new quantum-resistant algorithms are due next year. And much more!...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISOs Value Prevention Over Response, While CISA Urges Cyber Teams To Prep for Quantum Attacks
Time to start prepping for the quantum computing threat? CISA thinks so. Plus, why security leaders are prioritizing security prevention tools. Also, find out why ransomware attacks surged in July. Oh, and the White House wants your input on open source security. And much more!...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CIS Guide Outlines How To Attain an Affordable Cyber Hygiene Foundation
The Center for Internet Security unpacks how to establish foundational cyber hygiene at a reasonable cost. Plus, the Cyber Safety Review Board issues urgent security recommendations on its Lapsus$ report – and announces it’ll next delve into cloud security. Moreover, are humans or AI better at craft...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. To Award Millions in AI Cyber Tool Contest, While NIST Revamps Cybersecurity Framework
Got an idea for a new AI-based cybersecurity product? You could win millions in a new contest. Meanwhile, NIST has drafted a major revision to the CSF 2.0 and wants your opinion about it. Also, there’s a new free tool that flags security flaws in public AI models. Plus, most cloud breaches are cause...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: What, Me Worry? Businesses Adopt Generative AI, Security Risks Be Damned
Seduced by generative AI’s potential, organizations plunge ahead overlooking its pitfalls. Plus, check out a common flaw that puts web app data at risk. Also, why many zero day bugs last year were variants of known vulnerabilities. Moreover, find out the current cost of a data breach – ouch! And muc...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SEC Wants More Cybersecurity Transparency from Public Companies
Find out what’s in the SEC’s new cybersecurity disclosure rules. Plus, CISA analyzes the cyber risks impacting critical infrastructure organizations. Also, check out guidance for shadow IT and tips to boost your security awareness program. And much more!...