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LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations

The Last Watchdog

Related: Technology and justice systems The U.S. Avaya Holdings , Check Point Software Technologies , and Mimecast Limited each minimized or obscured the extent of security breaches linked to the SolarWinds Orion hack, impacting investor trust and highlighting the critical importance of clear, truthful communication.

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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices

SecureWorld News

Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced the bipartisan No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act, seeking to prohibit federal employees from using the AI-powered application DeepSeek on government-issued devices. On February 6, 2025, U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for security concerns.

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Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises: How Far Should You Go?

Lohrman on Security

With global cyber threats and other international tensions growing, what scenarios should state and local governments consider when conducting exercises to test their people, processes and technology?

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Kazakhstan Government Intercepting All Secured Internet Traffic

Adam Levin

The Kazakhstan government is intercepting all HTTPS-encrypted internet traffic within its borders. Under a new directive effective 7/17, the Kazakhstan government is requiring every internet service provider in the country to install a security certificate onto every internet-enabled device and browser. Read more about the story here.

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LW ROUNDTABLE:  Predictive analytics, full-stack visualization to solidify cyber defenses in 2025

The Last Watchdog

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Enterprises must secure AI agents, adopt proactive data governance, and deploy AI-based security platforms. Enterprises are using AI-enabled automations to satisfy the Tier 1 cyber activities.

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AI Cybersecurity Firm Raises $100 Million to Strengthen National Security

eSecurity Planet

Dream, an AI cybersecurity startup, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures to bolster its mission of defending nations and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Dreams Cyber Language Model (CLM) is the backbone of its approach.

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Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act Passes in U.S. House

SecureWorld News

government. Aligning federal contractors with security best practices Federal contractors often handle sensitive data and operate critical infrastructure, making them prime targets for cyber threats. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines.