Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Security Roundup: Best Practices, Research and Insights
November 29, 2024In this special edition, we’ve selected the most-read Cybersecurity Snapshot items about AI security this year. ICYMI the first time around, check out this roundup of data points, tips and trends about secure AI deployment; shadow AI; AI threat detection; AI risks; AI governance; AI cybersecurity uses — and more.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
November 22, 2024Don’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against cyberattacks.
Active Directory Under Attack: Five Eyes Guidance Targets Crucial Security Gaps
November 21, 2024A landmark global report from cybersecurity agencies emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the first of our two-part series, we offer five steps you can take today to shore up your AD defenses.
Five Cyber Agencies Sound Alarm About Active Directory Attacks: Beyond the Basics
November 21, 2024A landmark global report emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the second of our two-part series, we take you beyond the basics to highlight three key areas to focus on.
Volt Typhoon: What State and Local Government Officials Need to Know
November 19, 2024Increased activity from the state-sponsored threat group Volt Typhoon raises concerns about the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure. Here’s how you can identify potential exposures and attack paths.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Five Eyes Rank 2023’s Most Frequently Exploited CVEs, While CSA Publishes Framework for AI System Audits
November 15, 2024Check out the CVEs attackers targeted the most last year, along with mitigation tips. Plus, a new guide says AI system audits must go beyond check-box compliance. Meanwhile, a report foresees stronger AI use by defenders and hackers in 2025. And get the latest on cloud security, SMBs' MFA use and the CIS Benchmarks.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Warns of Global Spear-Phishing Threat, While OWASP Releases AI Security Resources
November 8, 2024CISA is warning about a spear-phishing campaign that spreads malicious RDP files. Plus, OWASP is offering guidance about deepfakes and AI security. Meanwhile, cybercriminals have amplified their use of malware for fake software-update attacks. And get the latest on CISA’s international plan, Interpol’s cyber crackdown and ransomware trends.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Apply Zero Trust to Critical Infrastructure’s OT/ICS, CSA Advises, as Five Eyes Spotlight Tech Startups’ Security
November 1, 2024Should critical infrastructure orgs boost OT/ICS systems’ security with zero trust? Absolutely, the CSA says. Meanwhile, the Five Eyes countries offer cyber advice to tech startups. Plus, a survey finds “shadow AI” weakening data governance. And get the latest on MFA methods, CISO trends and Uncle Sam’s AI strategy.
FY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Adds CISA KEV as a Performance Measure
October 31, 2024The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and enhanced logging guidelines are among the new measurement tools added for the 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guides Offer Best Practices for Preventing Shadow AI and for Deploying Secure Software Updates
October 25, 2024Looking for help with shadow AI? Want to boost your software updates’ safety? New publications offer valuable tips. Plus, learn why GenAI and data security have become top drivers of cyber strategies. And get the latest on the top “no-nos” for software security; the EU’s new cyber law; and CISOs’ communications with boards.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Report Warns About Toxic Cloud Exposures, as PwC Study Urges C-Suite Collaboration for Stronger Cyber Resilience
October 18, 2024Check out invaluable cloud security insights and recommendations from the “Tenable Cloud Risk Report 2024.” Plus, a PwC study says increased collaboration between CISOs and fellow CxOs boosts cyber resilience. Meanwhile, a report finds the top cyber skills gaps are in cloud security and AI. And get the latest on SBOMs; CIS Benchmarks; and cyber pros’ stress triggers.
At Nearly $1 Billion Global Impact, the Best Cloud Security Couldn’t Stop This Hybrid Attack Path. Takeaway: Map and Close Viable Attack Paths Before Breaches Begin.
October 16, 2024Conventional wisdom suggests best-of-breed is the only way to secure your clouds. But what of hybrid attack paths that cross security domains — like those exploited in the SolarWinds and Capital One breaches? Exposing the gaps attackers exploit to move laterally requires visibility and context across security silos.
