CISO Paychecks: Worth the Growing Security Headaches?

October 7, 2024 at 03:43PM Cybersecurity professionals serving as CISOs are experiencing modest pay increase, averaging $403,000 annually, but it lags behind their evolving responsibilities. Business operations are increasingly under attack, with CISOs facing resource constraints and budget pressures. Demand for CISOs has stabilized, and stress persists, especially in government and education sectors. AI risk … Read more

Assume Breach When Building AI Apps

August 19, 2024 at 11:13AM The author highlights the increasing impact of AI in security analysis, acknowledging its efficiency but also cautioning about AI jailbreaking challenges. They discuss conflicting views on disclosure and suggest assuming AI jailbreaks are trivial, recommending focus on monitoring and rapid response rather than attempting to create unbreakable systems. The meeting … Read more

Senators Urge $32 Billion in Emergency Spending on AI After Finishing Yearlong Review

May 15, 2024 at 06:36AM A bipartisan group of four senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has proposed $32 billion in spending over three years to develop and regulate artificial intelligence. Their recommendations, released in a new report, aim to compete with other countries and address AI’s impact on jobs and society. The group … Read more

What Cybersecurity Chiefs Need From Their CEOs

March 4, 2024 at 10:08AM CEOs and their CISOs should be natural partners in combating cyber threats, but only 30% of CISOs feel supported by their CEO, leading to high work-related stress and turnover. To support their CISOs, CEOs should ensure direct communication, empower their CISOs, collaborate on resilience strategy, and agree on AI’s impact, … Read more