Schneier on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Stanford and Georgetown have a new report on the security risks of AI—particularly adversarial machine learning—based on a workshop they held on the topic. Many AI products are deployed without institutions fully understanding the security risks they pose.

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Rockville, MD – November 17, 2021 – Sepio Systems , the leader in Zero Trust Hardware Access (ZTHA), announced today that cybersecurity expert Joseph Steinberg has joined its advisory board. Steinberg has led organizations within the cybersecurity industry for nearly 25 years and is a top industry influencer worldwide.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The United States is taking a firm stance against potential cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence (AI) applications with direct ties to foreign adversaries. Under no circumstances can we allow a CCP company to obtain sensitive government or personal data." On February 6, 2025, U.S. For the U.S. For the U.S. What's next?

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 15, 2021

Major American banks and various other parties serving them are each spending $1 Billion per year on cybersecurity, according to Bank of America’s CEO, Brian Moynihan. The post Billion Dollar CyberSecurity Annual Budgets Have Arrived appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another example of a large and influential state doing things the federal government won’t: Boards of directors, or other senior committees, are charged with overseeing cybersecurity risk management, and must retain an appropriate level of expertise to understand cyber issues, the rules say.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2025

Cybersecurity threats against federal contractors are escalating, with adversaries continuously seeking vulnerabilities within governmental supply chains. government. government. This legislation, which has garnered strong bipartisan support, represents a crucial step in reinforcing the nation's cybersecurity posture.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation's drinking water systems. The findings revealed exploitable cybersecurity weaknesses that could disrupt service, cause data loss, or lead to information theft. A recent report from the U.S.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 29, 2021

Over at Lawfare, Susan Landau has an excellent essay on the risks posed by software used to collect evidence (a Breathalyzer is probably the most obvious example). Bugs and vulnerabilities can lead to inaccurate evidence, but the proprietary nature of software makes it hard for defendants to examine it.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 12, 2022

What can hospitals learn from an ex-CIA cybersecurity director and a cybersecurity-expert columnist read by millions of people? During the free webinar, participants will learn best practices for how to understand and manage often overlooked risks emanating from information-technology assets (including hardware!).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it has fined four companies $7 million for misleading statements about their cybersecurity incidents, particularly concerning the high-profile 2019 SolarWinds hack. The SEC charged the companies with "materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions."

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

While this might protect our mental bandwidth, and in some cases help us avoid hacking attempts via exhaustion tactics, it also has unintended consequenceswhen it comes to cybersecurity. While skepticism is healthy, excessive distrust can lead to the dismissal of genuine outreach or important instructionsundermining cybersecurity efforts.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 8, 2021

Ironically, while many larger enterprises purchase insurance to protect themselves against catastrophic levels of hacker-inflicted damages, smaller businesses – whose cyber-risks are far greater than those of their larger counterparts – rarely have adequate (or even any) coverage. Cyberattacks can even kill businesses.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2025

UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup - 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week's edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. A worrying 64% of public sector IT leaders said they are unsure about best practices, with legacy systems worsening the risk.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 23, 2024

CyberSecurity Expert Witness and Board Member , Joseph Steinberg, will, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, speak with the public as part of a panel of experts from Columbia University, discussing both the recent CrowdStrike-Microsoft cybersecurity incident, and the incident’s ongoing global impact.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 2, 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules around the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents. There are two basic rules: Public companies must “disclose any cybersecurity incident they determine to be material” within four days, with potential delays if there is a national security risk.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 14, 2025

The post Critical Infrastructure Seeing Benefits of Government Program, CISA Says appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

And, while today’s commercially-created quantum machines are nowhere near powerful enough to approach quantum supremacy, absolutely nobody knows the true extent of the quantum capabilities of all of the technologically-advanced governments around the world. This post is sponsored by IronCAP.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From automating cybersecurity defenses to combatting adversarial AI threats, the report underscores both the power and pitfalls of AI-driven security.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Enterprises must secure AI agents, adopt proactive data governance, and deploy AI-based security platforms.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. And therein lies the problem: Your enterprise could be at risk if their credentials are unsafe. So, what’s a bit of increased risk where usernames and passwords are concerned?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system poses significant risks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 19, 2025

In a move that shakes up the cybersecurity business landscape, Google has announced its largest acquisition to date: a $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security startup. Cybersecurity leaders have reacted to the news with both excitement and caution.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

At an individual level, this will change how we interact with each other as citizens, with our governments, perform our jobs and consume goods and services. Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines!

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

billion signals a significant shift in how global financial institutions are approaching cybersecurity. Thus, it's clear that even the traditional "big players" are paying attention to AI, its effect on cybersecurity, and the changing security landscape. MasterCard's September 2024 acquisition of Recorded Future for $2.65

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The post IBM Addresses AI, Quantum Security Risks with New Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. IBM is rolling out Guardian Data Security Center, a framework designed to give enterprises the tools they need to address the emerging cyberthreats that come the ongoing development of generative AI and quantum computing.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

This rapid transformation creates a challenge for boards tasked with balancing emerging risks and strategic opportunities. In a presentation titled Digital governance for boards and senior executives: AI, cybersecurity, and privacy , she called on her extensive experience advising boards on these areas.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Richard Staynings is a renowned thought leader, author, public speaker, and advocate for improved cybersecurity across the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry. He has served on various industry and international cybersecurity committees and presented or lectured on cybersecurity themes or concerns all over the world.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Proper GenAI governance will control and manage the risks associated with NHI growth, bringing equilibrium and balance between security and AI innovation to IT ecosystems. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 9, 2025

military fiscal year 2025 dedicates approximately $30 billion to cybersecurity , marking it as a crucial focus in the broader $895.2 Richard Staynings , Chief Security Strategist for IoT security company Cylera and teaching professor for cybersecurity at the University of Denver, provides comments throughout. billion military budget.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. There is simply too much to know, too much to do, and too many developments with which to keep up.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 21, 2023

In other words: the government wants software that is capable of identifying and mitigating risks by itself. Interested would-be competitors can now submit their proposals to the Small Business Innovation Research program for evaluation and, eventually, selected teams will participate in a 2024 “qualifying event.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Check out key findings and insights from the Tenable Cloud AI Risk Report 2025. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments? 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A warning issued by the new head the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) should be sobering to cybersecurity pros everywhere. Speaking at the agency's headquarters on Tuesday, Richard Horne declared that the cyber-risks faced by his nation and its allies are widely underestimated. The post U.K.

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