Content by Anna Delaney

ISMG Editors: Latest Updates on AI Tech, Regulations

Anna Delaney  •  November 10, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at Information Security Media Group discuss the shaping of responsible artificial intelligence governance, major takeaways from the U.K. AI Summit, and an overview of the main themes and insights from ISMG's recent Mumbai Summit.

How CISOs Can Mitigate Personal Liability Concerns

Anna Delaney  •  November 6, 2023

SEC regulators have filed charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO Tim Brown - accusing them of misleading investors about the firm's cybersecurity practices in light of a high-profile hack. Canon security leader Quentyn Taylor examined implications for other CISOs.

ISC2 Cyber Workforce Study Says AI, Cloud Skills Are Needed

Anna Delaney  •  November 6, 2023

Tech firms are making huge investments in generative AI tools, but nearly half of cybersecurity professionals say they have little or no or knowledge of AI, according to ISC2's Cyber Workforce Study 2023, which surveyed 14,865 international security practitioners and decision-makers.

ISMG Editors: Examining the Record Surge in Ransomware

Anna Delaney  •  November 3, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss how Israeli tech companies are supporting the war effort, how the volume of ransomware attacks reached a record high in September and why retailer Costco faces privacy claims for its use of website tracking tools for online pharmacy customers.

Why CISOs Should Pay Attention to SolarWinds SEC Allegations

Anna Delaney  •  November 1, 2023

The fallout from the SEC's charges of fraud and internal control failures against SolarWinds and its CISO has implications for the industry. Cordery Compliance attorney Jonathan Armstrong advises security leaders to "take heed and remember that the actions of today can determine your fate tomorrow."

ISMG Editors: Business, Cyber Resilience in Israel-Hamas War

Anna Delaney  •  October 27, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss how cybersecurity businesses are building resilience during the Israel-Hamas war, the latest on the hacks of Cisco IOS XE devices, and recommendations for businesses in Indonesia looking to improve their cybersecurity practices.

Cyber Fail: Can You Trust Hallucinating Chatbots?

Anna Delaney  •  October 26, 2023

Welcome to "Cyber Fail." In this ISMG program, our experts uncover fails so we can strengthen our defenses. In this episode, we take on deepfakes, hallucinating chatbots, the fate of humanity and why you should never put your trust in a ransomware gang.

Proof of Concept: Overcoming Open-Source Code Security Risks

Anna Delaney  •  October 26, 2023

In the latest "Proof of Concept," DXC Technology IT CISO and CyberEdBoard member Mike Baker and Chris Hughes, co-founder and CISO of Aquia, join ISMG editors to discuss benefits, challenges and misconceptions of adopting open-source software in modern code bases - plus best practices for securing them.

ISMG Editors: Impact of Israel-Hamas War on Cybersecurity

Anna Delaney  •  October 20, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at Information Security Media Group discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the threat landscape and the workforce, the role of the U.S. in shaping the future of AI technology, and highlights from ISMG's Financial Services Summit in New York.

Cyber Liability: CISOs Must Be Prepared for Accountability

Anna Delaney  •  October 16, 2023

As organizations grapple with an increasingly complex digital landscape, CISOs and CIOs are faced with heightened executive liability. With the high-profile cases of CIO Carlos Abarca and CSO Joe Sullivan serving as stark examples, the message is clear - executives cannot afford to be complacent.

ISMG Editors: How Crypto Helped Finance Hamas' Attacks

Anna Delaney  •  October 12, 2023

In the latest weekly update, Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, joined ISMG editors to discuss: how Hamas is using crypto to finance operations, the latest illicit activities by North Korean actors, and how the trial of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried could impact the industry.

Expert: Israel Intelligence 'Complacent or Overly Confident'

Anna Delaney  •  October 9, 2023

Israeli intelligence is considered one of the best, yet it failed to anticipate a major attack launched by Hamas over the weekend. Harvard professor Chuck Freilich said this oversight has had a profound impact on the Israeli people, "shattering what was very deep faith in the intelligence agencies."

ISACA Security Survey 2023: Technical Skills Gaps, Budgeting

Anna Delaney  •  October 6, 2023

What kinds of training do security professionals need? The biggest skills gaps are soft skills - 55%, cloud computing - 47%, security controls - 35%, coding skills and software development - both at 30%, says ISACA's State of Cybersecurity 2023 survey of more than 2,000 security leaders globally.

ISMG Editors: Can Governments Get a Handle on AI?

Anna Delaney  •  October 6, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors examine policies in the U.S. and Europe that could regulate AI, recent developments within the EU cybersecurity and privacy policy arena, and the disparities between the perspectives of business leaders and cybersecurity leaders on the security landscape.

ISMG Editors: Industry Impact of Cisco's Splunk Acquisition

Anna Delaney  •  September 29, 2023

In our latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss key takeaways from a forum on developing a strategy for OT security, guidance issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on cybersecurity in medical devices, and how the acquisition of Splunk by Cisco might affect the cybersecurity industry.