Content by Tom Field

Network Security in the Era of Cloud and AI

Tom Field  •  May 16, 2024

As CISO at Arista Networks, Rahul Kashyap oversees cybersecurity operations and incubates business initiatives. If you look back to 10 years ago, it was a different monolithic enterprise network, Kashyap said, emphasizing the complexity of contemporary networks.

State of Security: Are We Moving Forward or Standing Still?

Tom Field  •  May 16, 2024

Edna Conway, CEO, EMC Advisors, and Wendy Nather, director, strategic engagements, Cisco, discuss the persistent challenges and evolving dynamics in cybersecurity. They emphasize the importance of historical awareness, effective information sharing and leveraging AI for predictive risk management.

Using AI at Scale Makes Data an Even More Critical Asset

Tom Field  •  May 15, 2024

With the explosion of data, organizations need to understand what data they have, how it is being used, where it’s going and how it is secured. Cyera's platform enables them to do just that, and the company has grown into a $1.4 billion unicorn in just three years.

AI, AI, AI: Opportunities, Implementations and an AISIRT

Tom Field  •  May 15, 2024

Greg Touhill, director of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute's CERT Division, detailed the creation of the AISIRT to address the increase in vulnerabilities in materials, products and services, including in software that is used to create machine learning models.

Governance, Privacy and Ethics in the Age of AI

Tom Field  •  May 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence, generative AI and machine learning have always been part of the broader privacy conversation, according to J. Trevor Hughes, CEO and president, IAPP. Workday Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer Barbara Cosgrove shares how she helped the company build an AI framework.

The OT Security Revolution and the Need for Robust Defenses

Tom Field  •  May 15, 2024

In the wake of geopolitical tensions, nation-state threats have "crossed the line more often than they ever have," said Dawn Cappelli, head of OT-CERT at Dragos, warning of the growing threat to critical infrastructure and emerging challenges for small and medium enterprises.

The Convergence of Policy and Technology in Cybersecurity

Tom Field  •  May 15, 2024

Cybersecurity is a "team sport" requiring technology to align with robust policy frameworks to secure nations as well as organizations, said Marene Allison, CEO of Marene Allison Consulting. "All these pieces must come together - technology, government policy and corporate strategy," she said.

CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Nicole Darden Ford

Tom Field  •  May 14, 2024

From working in B2B industries to now shifting to a B2C industry, Nicole Darden Ford, CISO, Nordstrom, is confident of bringing a fresh perspective to tackling the retail sector's complex cybersecurity and fraud challenges.

Cyber Insurers Embrace Cloud Metrics, Prepare for AI Impact

Tom Field  •  May 13, 2024

As the cyber insurance market matures, insurers are leveraging artificial intelligence technology and cloud security metrics to better assess risks and provide broader coverage, said Monica Shokrai, head of business risk and insurance at Google Cloud.

Palo Alto Networks, Google Partner on New AI Initiative

Tom Field  •  May 13, 2024

In a recent announcement at Google Cloud Next, Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks unveiled a significant expansion of their existing partnership. This strategic collaboration aims to redefine the boundaries of cybersecurity by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence.

Focusing on Cyber Resilience, Not Just Security

Tom Field  •  May 10, 2024

There is a big difference between cyber resilience and security. AT&T's 2024 LevelBlue Futures Report: Cyber Resilience is designed to help cybersecurity stakeholders make more effective cyber resilience decisions, said Theresa Lanowitz, chief evangelist AT&T Cybersecurity/LevelBlue.

Why the Future of Security Is Identity

Tom Field  •  May 10, 2024

The proliferation of identities, combined with cloud migration and the growing sophistication of attacks, has created the perfect storm for security teams who are facing a surge in identity-based cyberattacks. But as the number of identities grows, "you can do more with less," experts advise.

The Crossroads of AI and Application Security

Tom Field  •  May 9, 2024

Chris Wysopal, CTO and co-founder of Veracode, discusses the transformative role of generative AI in application security. While emphasizing the potential risks of AI-generated code harboring vulnerabilities, he also underscores the promising solutions AI offers for automating code fixes.

Applying Human Risk Management for Better Security Awareness

Tom Field  •  May 9, 2024

Creating and understanding risk profiles for individual users in an organization can help optimize the effectiveness of security awareness training, which is just one tool under the wider umbrella of human risk management, said Ashley Rose, founder and CEO of Living Security.

CISA Wants Everyday Americans to Help 'Secure Our World'

Tom Field  •  May 9, 2024

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is calling on everyone from major technology companies to ordinary Americans to take part in securing the nation's digital landscape with a new public service announcement titled "Secure Our World."