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Focal Point is dedicated to helping business executives and IT leaders understand the management and security challenges posed by distributed business.
Can We Actually Pause AI? 1,100 Experts (and, yeah, Elon Musk) Say Yes
Forget that celebrity techies like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a new AI moratorium letter. Thousands of dedicated computer scientists are concerned about AI’s rapid (too rapid?) development, and you should be, too.
Huge Fines Are a Wake-up Call to Prioritize Data Security
Potential fines and bad press are leading more companies to practice “privacy by design,” per a new survey. ISACA’s Safia Kazi parses the benefits and challenges.
How to Communicate Clearly (and Legally) During a Cybersecurity Crisis
Trying to duck the consequences of a breach is risky. Better to explain what you know, and update those affected about next steps.
These Films Won’t Win Any Oscars, But They Might Save Your Company
So long PowerPoint—these security awareness training videos leverage Netflix-style production values and suspense to engage workers.
What is an SBOM?
A single component can have an outsized impact on an app’s security. A software bill of materials (SBOM) lists all the parts in all your apps, rooting out the risky ones that leave you open for attack.
Cyber Lessons Learned One Year Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s time to take stock of the ways cyber has impacted the war, and how U.S. business leaders can prepare for what’s to come in 2023.
Yes, ChatGPT Will Turbocharge Hacking—and Help Fight It, Too
While amateurs can now use ChatGPT to create malware and phishing emails, security pros can also enlist the bot to fight cyberattacks.
Layoffs Could Hatch a New Generation of Data Thieves and Hackers
As corporate layoffs keep coming, cybersecurity experts predict an uptick in insider risks. How you fire—and hire—can make all the difference when it comes to combating data thieves and hackers.
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.
How CISOs Can Fight Burnout and Extend Their Careers
There is no question that security is a tough field. Figuring out how to get through each day effectively, and unscathed, is a bit murkier. The following advice can help execs thrive under pressure.
It Pays to Know How Your Cybersecurity Stacks Up
Cybersecurity benchmarking compares your IT risk metrics to industry competitors, a key upgrade that adds business value—and reduces risk.
Cyber Whistleblowing Is Putting Security Chiefs in the Hot Seat
A 2022 law may spawn a new generation of security whistleblowers. Greater transparency and shared accountability can help make them less necessary.