September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM
Two significant cybersecurity National Awareness Months are approaching: National Insider Threat Awareness Month in September, highlighting employee cybersecurity defense, and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October to promote online safety. The evolution of cyber threats over 20 years is reflected, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, sharing threat intelligence, and countering complex threats, including Dark AI.
Certainly! From the meeting notes, I have gathered the following key takeaways:
1. National Insider Threat Awareness Month in September serves as a reminder for organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defense by focusing on employee security and awareness training programs. It highlights the potential risk posed by every individual within an organization, and emphasizes the importance of education and training.
2. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, which marks its 20-year anniversary this year, aims to help Americans stay safe and secure online. The movement has grown exponentially, raising awareness among consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and educational institutions.
3. The evolution of cyber threats over the past 20 years, including the emergence of more sophisticated attacks and the expansion of the threat surface, has led to the need for more comprehensive protection strategies that address insider threats, IoT and OT/IT protections, and cyber-physical threats targeting critical national infrastructure organizations.
4. Collaboration and sharing of threat intelligence have become more prevalent, but cyber threats have also become more complex. Respondents in the ThreatQuotient Cybersecurity Automation research anticipate that cyber physical attacks will become the most common attack vector targeting organizations in the coming year.
5. The use of AI in cybersecurity presents both opportunities and threats. The emergence of Dark AI, which leverages AI technologies for malicious purposes, poses significant challenges in combating cyber threats. Organizations are increasingly focusing on automation to scale their cybersecurity operations and stay ahead of adversaries.
6. The importance of cybersecurity threat intelligence as a tool to help organizations better understand the threat landscape and scale their operations. Paired with internal data, it provides context to help internal teams work more efficiently and effectively in combating increased attacks.
These are the key insights drawn from the meeting notes. Let me know if you need further information on any specific topic.