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National Security Risks of Late-Stage Capitalism

Schneier on Security

The company outsourced much of its software engineering to cheaper programmers overseas, even though that typically increases the risk of security vulnerabilities. A cybersecurity adviser for the company said that he quit after his recommendations to strengthen security were ignored.

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

Schneier on Security

of the Cybersecurity Framework: The CSF 2.0, which supports implementation of the National Cybersecurity Strategy , has an expanded scope that goes beyond protecting critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and power plants, to all organizations in any sector. NIST has released version 2.0 ’s newly added Govern function.

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Security Risks of AI

Schneier on Security

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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Roger Grimes on Prioritizing Cybersecurity Advice

Schneier on Security

This is a good point : Part of the problem is that we are constantly handed lists…list of required controls…list of things we are being asked to fix or improve…lists of new projects…lists of threats, and so on, that are not ranked for risks. For example, we are often given a cybersecurity guideline (e.g.,

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success. IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty.

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Billion Dollar CyberSecurity Annual Budgets Have Arrived

Joseph Steinberg

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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CyberSecurity Is Not Enough: Businesses Must Insure Against Cyber Losses

Joseph Steinberg

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.

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Cover Your SaaS: How to Overcome Security Challenges and Risks For Your Organization

Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster

In this webinar, Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster, will outline the interconnected relationship between SaaS apps and IT & security teams, along with several actionable solutions to overcome the new difficulties facing your organization.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

By only giving users access to what they need for their job, you reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized modifications. You should restrict access to sensitive information and systems the same way you restrict access to your house. This is known as role-based access control or RBAC. Read the eBook to learn more!