September 6, 2024 at 12:55PM The US faces a significant cybersecurity talent shortage, prompting federal initiatives to address the gap. The “Service for America” initiative aims to recruit and prepare Americans for cybersecurity, technology, and AI roles by removing degree requirements and emphasizing skills-based hiring. Efforts also focus on supporting neurodivergent and visually impaired candidates. … Read more
August 25, 2024 at 11:36PM Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure sectors are on the rise in India, with a significant increase in incidents against finance and government systems. The banking and financial sectors consider cybersecurity a top challenge, with concerns about financial stability, data breaches, and the speed of information flow. India is urged to strengthen … Read more
August 8, 2024 at 02:12PM Ann Johnson and Sherrod DeGrippo presented at Black Hat on “Security in the Age of AI.” They tackled the recent CrowdStrike outage and highlighted the community’s response. Microsoft’s focus on collaborating with customers and peers, particularly in combating threat actors like Scattered Spider, was emphasized. The discussion emphasized the importance … Read more
August 8, 2024 at 04:27AM SANS Institute is organizing Network Security 2024 from September 4-9 in Las Vegas and online, focusing on cybersecurity training and AI integration. The event includes specialized courses, GIAC certifications, an AI Cybersecurity Summit, and immersive cyber villages. Attendees will receive an exclusive Cyber Bundle to celebrate SANS Institute’s 35th anniversary. … Read more
July 14, 2024 at 03:42PM Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is close to acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, potentially its largest acquisition. Wiz, an Israeli company, offers cloud security software, and the acquisition would strengthen Alphabet’s cybersecurity portfolio, including recent acquisitions like Mandiant and Siemplify. This move aligns with Google’s strategy to expand … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 10:04AM Inside the Mind of a CISO 2024 survey, commissioned by Bugcrowd and undertaken by Quest Mindshare, aims to understand modern CISO thinking and priorities. The report challenges common myths about CISOs, including their stance on ethical hacking, technical expertise, organization size, and views on AI. It also raises questions about … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 09:36AM Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity by outsmarting advanced cyber threats. “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI” webinar, led by Censys Security Researcher Aidan Holland, will showcase CensysGPT – a cutting-edge tool enabling quicker threat detection, simplified competitor searches, and actionable insights from network data. Attend … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 02:06PM Google unveiled new threat-intel and security operations products, leveraging AI and Mandiant assets to enhance enterprise cybersecurity. With Gemini AI, Google Threat Intelligence offers breach forensics expertise and malware scanning. Google Security Operations employs generative AI to simplify threat detection and provides features like Investigation Assistant and Playbook Assistant to … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 03:43AM The traditional landscape of cybersecurity protection has evolved from amateurish attacks to professionalized cybercrime, demanding constant vigilance. The SANS CISO Primer highlights four key trends for CISOs: generative AI, zero trust, cloud security, and cybersecurity complexity. This actionable guidance helps organizations boost their security postures and align with 2024’s top … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 12:09PM SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2024 discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the impact of AI. The text highlights diverse expert opinions on AI’s role in cyber threats including phishing, deepfakes and disinformation. It also addresses the implications of AI in regulatory environments and proposes a dualistic perspective of AI as both a … Read more