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January 2, 2026

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Predictions for 2026: AI Attack Acceleration, Automated Remediation, Custom-Made AI Security Tools, Machine Identity Threats, and More

In this special edition, Tenable leaders forecast key 2026 trends, including: AI will make attacks more plentiful and less costly; machine identities will become the top cloud risk; preemptive cloud and exposure management will dethrone runtime detection; and automated remediation gets the go-ahead.


December 26, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: 2025 Rewind: Essential Cyber Insights, Strategies and Tactics

In this special year-end edition, we revisit critical advice from our cybersecurity experts on AI, exposure management, cloud, vulnerability management, OT, and critical infrastructure.


December 19, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say

Formerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more!


December 12, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: OWASP Ranks Top Agentic AI App Risks, as CISA Lists Most Dangerous Software Flaws

Check out the most critical threats to agentic AI applications, and then dive into the worst software weaknesses of 2025. Plus, learn about pro-Russia hacktivists’ attacks against critical infrastructure; AI governance best practices for boards; and NCSC’s updated security-certificate guidance.


December 5, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Fending Off BRICKSTORM Malware Data-Theft Attacks and Integrating AI into OT Securely

CISA has identified a China-backed BRICKSTORM malware campaign targeting the IT and government sectors. Meanwhile, global agencies released a guide for adding AI safely to OT. Plus, proving your online content is legit; fighting cyber fraud; and preventing bank account takeover scams.


November 28, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: What Security Pros Are Saying About Exposure Management, Risk Prioritization, Tool Sprawl and More

Want to take a peek at your fellow cybersecurity practitioners’ thoughts on topics such as exposure response, patch management, and security tool sprawl? In case you missed them, we’re revisiting some of our most insightful webinar polls of 2025. Check out what your peers had to say!


November 21, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework

Cyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat "bulletproof" internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections.


November 14, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Refresh Your Akira Defenses Now, CISA Says, as OWASP Revamps Its App Sec Top 10 Risks

Learn why you should revise your Akira ransomware safeguards and see what’s new in OWASP’s revamped Top 10 Web Application Risks. We also cover agentic AI’s cognitive degradation risk, hackers' abuse of Anthropic's agentic AI, the latest AI security trends, and new data on CISO compensation.


November 7, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Will Take Center Stage in Cyber in 2026, Google Says, as MITRE Revamps ATT&CK Framework

Learn why Google expects AI to transform cyber defense and offense next year, and explore MITRE's major update to the ATT&CK knowledge base. We also cover a new McKinsey playbook for agentic AI security, along with the latest on Microsoft Exchange protection and the CIS Benchmarks.


October 31, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Top Guidance for Improving AI Risk Management, Governance and Readiness

Many organizations are playing catch-up in key AI security policy areas, such as usage governance, risk oversight, data protection, and staff training. In this Cybersecurity Snapshot special edition, we round up recent guidance on preparing for, managing and governing AI cyber risks.


October 24, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Top Advice for Detecting and Preventing AI Attacks, and for Securing AI Systems

As organizations eagerly adopt AI, cybersecurity teams are racing to protect these new systems. In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, we round up some of the best recent guidance on how to fend off AI attacks, and on how to safeguard your AI systems.


October 17, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: F5 Breach Prompts Urgent U.S. Gov’t Warning, as OpenAI Details Disrupted ChatGPT Abuses

F5’s breach triggers a CISA emergency directive, as Tenable calls it “a five-alarm fire” that requires urgent action. Meanwhile, OpenAI details how attackers try to misuse ChatGPT. Plus, boards are increasing AI and cyber disclosures. And much more!


October 10, 2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Security Skills Drive Up Cyber Salaries, as Cyber Teams Grow Arsenal of AI Tools, Reports Find

Want recruiters to show you the money? A new report says AI skills are your golden ticket. Plus, cyber teams are all in on AI, including agentic AI tools. Oh, and please patch a nasty Oracle zero-day bug ASAP. And get the latest on vulnerability management, IoT security and cyber fraud.


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