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Kristin Burnham
Brands and the biometrics backlash: Here’s why AI governance is so critical
The Wegmans facial recognition controversy underscores why biometrics systems demand stronger data security, oversight, and long-term accountability.
Cyber hygiene’s new ally: Reinforcement learning promises a stronger defense in real time
Reinforcement learning helps systems learn by trial and error—just like people. For cybersecurity, that means a potential new way to spot attacks, outthink adversaries, and evolve defenses in real time.
CISO Success Story: Evolving From Breaches to Business Strategy
Stratascale’s Joseph Karpenko explains how cybersecurity leaders are stepping beyond technical domains to become strategic partners – bridging risk, revenue, and resilience in the face of rising threats.
How AI Is Redefining Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Traditional data loss prevention (DLP) systems designed to prevent data leakage put a big burden on security teams and tend to produce excessive false positives. AI can lighten that load, making it the right choice for many enterprises – as long as security leaders stay on top of the areas where AI can go very, very wrong.
Why the Best AI Policies Start With Employee Education
CISOs must spearhead AI education and risk-awareness programs that focus on the most relevant threats to their organization.
4 Critical Leadership Priorities for CISOs in the AI Era
The rise of AI demands a new set of marching orders for CISOs, who must put appropriate parameters around the use of AI without squelching innovation. No easy task, that. Here’s how to meet the challenge.
Fight Fire With Fire: 3 Major Ways AI Fuels Your Cybersecurity Arsenal
With security threats rising beyond the capacity of human analysts, it’s time to harness the power and speed of AI to detect and contain cyberattacks.
Shadow IT Is ‘Out of Control.’ Here’s How to Manage the Risk
It’s easier than ever for employees to find their own quick IT solutions—which can exponentially expand an organization’s risk landscape. We highlight four critical steps to help ferret out shadow IT – and its newest iteration, “shadow AI” – to limit the threat.
As Kids Head Back to School, So Do Cyber Gangs—Here’s How Educators Can Fight Back
With ransomware attacks on schools surging, government agencies are offering guidance. But is their message getting through? It’s time to turn up the volume.
How to Fix IT’s Diversity Problem
We talked to Cantex VP Tony Wilkins about IT's diversity problem and how he creates a culture of inclusion. Hint: It’s important to take chances with new hires.
RSA 2023 Preview: Modern Bank Heists Are All About the Hostages
In the second of our three-part series leading up to RSA Conference 2023, Contrast Security SVP (and World Bank alum) Tom Kellermann talks about the trust we have in financial services—and how cybercriminals count on that.
Will Class Action Lawsuits Force Companies to Get Serious About Cybersecurity?
Class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity breaches are on the rise and settlements are getting more expensive. Here’s what boards and other C-suite executives need to know to build a stronger security foundation to withstand future litigation.
The U.S. Government’s Battle Plan to Fortify Supply Chains
A flurry of guidance from the federal government has galvanized the attention of agencies and organizations. Here’s what security executives need to know.
Why It Pays for Leaders to Imagine the ‘Unknown Unknowns’
The best minds in business often fail to plan for catastrophe, but it can no longer be ignored. These six steps will prep you for the worst.
5 Steps to Securing Your Organization’s ‘Crown Jewels’ of Data
All hacks are serious, but failing to shield mission-critical data from cybercriminals can be a game-ender. So start with these five strategies, say experts.
5 Steps to a Rock-Solid Incident Response Plan
Enterprise leaders know they must play an active role in incident response—but what does that entail? These 5 steps are a good place to start.
Improving the Digital Employee Experience
Claus Jensen, chief innovation officer at Teladoc Health, says IT must follow these 4 approaches to improve the digital employee experience.
What Is Data Privacy Management?
Learn more about data privacy management and how having the right tools enables organizations to secure sensitive data and remediate privacy breaches.
What Is Security Configuration Management?
Learn how security configuration management tools can protect against vulnerabilities, reduce risk, ensure compliance, and prevent catastrophic data loss.