#AIAssistants

Vulnerabilities, AI Compete for Software Developers’ Attention

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October 18, 2024 at 12:38PM In less than two years, AI assistants have significantly improved coding efficiency among developers, leading to increased software downloads and developments. However, security has lagged, with vulnerability remediation times rising drastically. Concerns grow over AI-generated code quality and security, particularly for inexperienced developers, potentially impacting future talent development. ### Meeting … Read more

Reachability Analysis Pares Down Static Security-Testing Overload

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September 30, 2024 at 08:00PM AI code-generation assistants have increased coding speed but also lead to more defects and vulnerabilities, resulting in a rise in false positives for application vulnerabilities. Reachability analysis is being used to prioritize remediation requests, reducing the number of vulnerabilities needing patching. Overall, reducing non-reachable code helps cut remediation work by … Read more

Privacy & Security Concerns With AI Meeting Tools

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July 10, 2024 at 10:04AM AI-powered meeting assistants promise increased productivity by recording video, transcribing audio, and providing analytics. However, businesses must consider the privacy and security risks of allowing AI assistants to eavesdrop on conversations and collect sensitive data. Legal requirements for consent vary, and proactive steps are necessary to mitigate risks and maintain … Read more

Cisco intros AI to find firewall flaws, warns this sort of thing can’t be free

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December 5, 2023 at 11:38PM Jeetu Patel of Cisco predicts AI will revolutionize infosec, shifting focus from defense to predicting attacks, using AI tools for analysis and automated responses. Cisco aims to streamline security management by centralizing alerts and applying AI for threat prediction, though specialized vendors may need to adapt. Cisco introduces an AI … Read more