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New Episode: We Need to Get Proactive About Vulnerability Management
On a new episode of our award-winning podcast, True Zero senior engineer Nick Brown talks about prioritizing vulnerabilities to stay ahead of the enemy.
12 AI Terms You (and Your Flirty Chatbot) Should Know by Now
Generative AI is arguably the greatest technological advance of the digital age. But do you really understand it? Here is a guide to a dozen key GenAI concepts.
Listen Up: CISO Burnout Is Tough – Not Talking About It Is Tougher
On a new episode of Focal Point’s award-winning companion podcast, Let’s Converge, , former Levi’s CISO Steve Zalewski gets real about the new demands on CISOs and the aha moments that can determine their survival in the job.
Building Diversity in AI: 3 New Hires Discuss Supply and Demand in the Tech Revolution
Experts say diverse teams with varied backgrounds and points-of-view are better at spotting and mitigating cybersecurity threats, and the same is proving true when it comes to deploying AI systems responsibly and ethically. We talked to three AI workers about their experiences gaining skills, getting hired, and adjusting in the workplace.
Top (Cyber) Podcast Tip: ‘Weird’ Is What You Want on Threat Intel Teams
On a new episode of Focal Point ’s award-winning companion podcast, Let’s Converge, Microsoft’s Sherrod DeGrippo covers the art and science of threat intelligence, offering actionable tips for CISOs (and the ways to best support yours).
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.
Our Cybersecurity Podcast Returns with Tips (and a Warning) About Chief AI Officers
Focal Point’s companion podcast, “Let’s Converge,” returns this week with a batch of new episodes. First up, we ask: Do you really need a chief AI officer? Expert David Mathison says yes (with a caveat).
5 Key Lessons from the Snowflake Data Breach (and How Not to Get Burned)
The massive Snowflake breach is a wake-up call: Don’t expect your cloud storage provider to completely protect your data. It’s a shared responsibility, and companies must step up their game.
Cyber Triumph: 6 Skills the Paris Olympics Got Right
Paris has a lot to be proud of. The Olympics went off (for the most part) without a cybersecurity hitch. Best of all – and you don’t get to say this very often about the Olympics –anyone can do what they did (with just a few tweaks to fit your budget).
Metaverse Update: After the Hype, Expectations (Finally) Get Real
Nope, it’s not dead yet. But following all the buzz and promise of a few years ago, the metaverse momentum has slowed. In a return to our “Meeting the Metaverse” series, we look at the way analysts and businesses are now taking a more pragmatic approach to this virtual new world.
Cyber Insurance Rates Have Dropped – a Lot. What Gives?
Cyber insurance rates are (yes) falling, yet business leaders remain skeptical. Bringing IT leaders into the room to vet policies can help.
DDoS Attacks Are Back. These 10 Steps Can Protect Banks, Governments, and Other Targets
DDoS attacks are once again on the rise. Hacktivists motivated by politics or greed (or both) are using old-school disruption tactics like this to wreak havoc on finance, governments, and other vital sectors. We asked experts to outline the best evasive strategies to implement before an attack – and after.