May 24, 2024 at 01:30PM Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence’s impact on consequential decisions, such as hiring and housing, are encountering resistance across several states. Colorado’s bill, designed to prevent AI discrimination, has been signed with hesitation, prompting concerns about stifling AI innovation. The complex bills aim to assess and disclose AI biases, but face … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 11:30AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise compilation of noteworthy stories in the cybersecurity landscape. This week’s stories include FBI targeting the Scattered Spider group, identification of LockBitSupp mastermind, Firefox and Cisco patches, GE Healthcare Vivid Ultrasound vulnerabilities, cybersecurity guidance for civil society organizations, Wi-Fi vulnerability, MediSecure ransomware attack, and … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 12:12AM Linda Gray Martin, SVP of the 33rd RSA Conference, expresses excitement about the event, highlighting the culmination of a year’s work and her role in overseeing various aspects, including keynote addresses and event security. She also shares her enjoyment in selecting the music for the keynote room and anticipates bringing … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 04:39PM The CISO role is changing, with many aspiring to become CIOs or CTOs. Renee Guttmann-Stark mentors such transitions, though she herself prefers focusing on cybersecurity. Some CISOs, like Jamil Farschi of Equifax, are moving into CTO roles. Challenges persist, including job vacancies and handling relentless cyber attacks. The rise of … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 08:25AM UK cybersecurity firm Darktrace has been acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for approximately $5.32 million in cash. Founded in 2013, Darktrace offers AI-powered threat detection and response platforms for enterprise IT, email, and operational technology environments. The acquisition represents a 44.3% premium and aims to accelerate Darktrace’s global … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 01:39PM Venture capital investors are backing BreachRx with a $6.5 million seed-stage financing. The San Francisco company plans to use the funding to expand its technology, which aims to streamline incident response reporting for corporations and shield cybersecurity executives from personal liability during data breaches. The company is also partnering with … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 12:48PM Cloud security vendor Wiz has acquired Gem Security, an Israeli startup specializing in cloud detection and incident response technologies, for approximately $350 million. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport aims to consolidate cloud security operations and strengthen their CDR capabilities. The acquisition aligns with Wiz’s ambition to lead the market and integrate … Read more
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March 21, 2024 at 01:04AM The UAE is a frontrunner in digital transformation in the Middle East, but faces security challenges due to slow patching and legacy technology. It seems from the meeting notes that the UAE is leading digital-transformation efforts in the Middle East. However, it is facing challenges due to slow patching and … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 12:51PM The European Union lawmakers approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, shaping the world’s first comprehensive set of AI regulations. The Act employs a risk-based approach, classifying AI applications into low and high-risk categories, with stringent regulations for high-risk uses. It also includes provisions for generative AI models and aims to influence … Read more