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Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App

Krebs on Security

But experts caution that many of DeepSeek’s design choices — such as using hard-coded encryption keys, and sending unencrypted user and device data to Chinese companies — introduce a number of glaring security and privacy risks. For starters, he said, the app collects an awful lot of data about the user’s device.

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GUEST ESSAY: How AI co-pilots boost the risk of data leakage — making ‘least privilege’ a must

The Last Watchdog

Related: Weaponizing Microsoft’s co-pilot Until now, lackluster enterprise search capabilities kept many security risks in checkemployees simply couldnt find much of the data they were authorized to access. Over-provisioned access The risks of excessive access are nothing new.

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The Independent Op-Ed: Australia’s social media ban won’t protect kids – it’ll put them more at risk

Joseph Steinberg

To read the piece that appeared today in The Independent , please see: Australias social media ban wont protect kids itll put them more at risk on The Independent ‘s web site.

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See No Risk, Hear No Warning, Speak No Breach: The Cybersecurity Trap for Small Businesses

Jane Frankland

Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity. Why Small Business Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever In a supply chain world, your weakest link is someone elses risk exposure. Here’s how: 1.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. Register now to save your seat!

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News Alert: Security Risk Advisors joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

The Last Watchdog

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to providing comprehensive security solutions to businesses worldwide. Security Risk Advisors SCALR XDR is both a platform, built on Microsoft Azure and a 247 monitoring service with Microsoft Sentinel. Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa., To learn more: [link].

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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. Here is one big one: Do not use or rely on un-risk-ranked lists.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

With 20% of Americans owning cryptocurrencies, speaking "fluent crypto" in the financial sector ensures you are prepared to discuss growth and risk management strategies when the topic arises. May 18th, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 5:30 pm BST

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

This IDC report addresses several key topics: Risks involved with using open-source software (OSS) How to manage these risks, including OSS license compliance Business benefits to the organization beyond risk mitigation Software supply chain best practices Key trends in industry and government regulation

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

Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster

Uncover and mitigate various security risks that put sensitive customer and business data at risk — including identifying misconfigured SaaS settings and suspicious or malicious behavior. By focusing on SaaS security posture management, your team can finally accomplish the following: Discover both known and unknown SaaS apps.

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services

A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

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. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

A well-structured training program fosters true behavioral change, reducing the risk of cyber threats. explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content. Discover more on phished.io