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The SEC Prepares to Regulate – and Regulate – the Finserv Sector
In a bid to tighten its cybersecurity and technology policy, the SEC is prepping a dizzying slew of regulations. We lay out the proposed new rules, the rancor, and the rocky road ahead.
As Federal Hiring Deadline Looms, Chief AI Officers Are in Demand. Here’s Where to Find Yours
Finding the right chief AI officer (CAIO) requires a blend of strategic foresight and creativity. The talent pool is small, but we’ve ID’d a few avenues to explore.
RSA 2024 Preview: C-Suite Lessons on Compliance and the SEC Cybersecurity Rule
In the final installment of our three-part series leading up to RSA Conference 2024, Jim Mirochnik of Halock Security Labs shares tips on establishing legal defensibility and clear lines of acceptable risk.
RSA 2024 Preview: Applying Past Lessons for Intel-Driven Identity Threat Detection
In the second of our three-part RSA preview, Focal Point asks Cisco Talos’ Nicole Hoffman of about IAM–and an unusual book.
RSA 2024 Preview: How to Manage Vulnerabilities at Scale
In the first of our three-part sneak-peek at RSA Conference 2024, Focal Point sits down with Tanium’s Melissa Bischoping to discuss vulnerability management – the blunders, best practices, and tools that can help.
CISO Success Story: A Real-Life Marvel ‘Superhero’ on AI Fighting Cybercrime
With hackers weaponizing AI at an alarming rate, we asked former Marvel CISO Mike Wilkes how it can also be used to counter these threats.
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.
How to Prepare for the EU’s AI Act: Start With Your Risk Level
The new EU AI Act, adopted in March, helps firms invest in responsible AI by noting which uses are prohibited, high-risk, or minimal to no risk.
As Feds Warn of Hacking Wave on Water Systems, Here’s Our Roundup of Cybersecurity Resources
Attacks on water systems by Iran-backed hackers and future threats from Chinese groups have prompted calls for better security. We offer tips and resources.
As Congress Debates TikTok Ban, Here Are 3 Ways Enterprise Leaders Can Prep for New Regs
The U.S. House just passed a bill to (possibly) ban TikTok. As the Senate weighs in, here’s how business owners, boards, and other enterprise heads must respond.
A Cyber Seat at the Oscars: Hollywood’s Best (and Worst) Films About Hackers and Cybersecurity
We salute a handful of standouts from the silver screen – some we love, and some we love to hate – that illuminated hackers and their world in new, powerful, or cringey ways.
Racing to Deploy GenAI? Security Starts With Good Governance
GenAI adoption is moving fast, so enterprises must set good governance policies first. Here's what you need to know to keep your deployments secure.