GUEST ESSAY: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework update extends best practices to supply chain, AI

GUEST ESSAY: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework update extends best practices to supply chain, AI

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated their widely used Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) — a free respected landmark guidance document for reducing cybersecurity risk. Related: More background on CSF However, it’s important to note that most of … (more…) ... Read More
LW ROUNDTABLE: Will the U.S. Senate keep citizens safe, vote to force China to divest TikTok?

LW ROUNDTABLE: Will the U.S. Senate keep citizens safe, vote to force China to divest TikTok?

Congressional bi-partisanship these day seems nigh impossible. Related: Rising tensions spell need for tighter cybersecurity Yet by a resounding vote of 352-65, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless its China-based owner, ByteDance … (more…) ... Read More
Author Q&A: A patient’s perspective of advanced medical technology and rising privacy risks

Author Q&A: A patient’s perspective of advanced medical technology and rising privacy risks

A close friend of mine, Jay Morrow, has just authored a book titled “Hospital Survival.” Related: Ransomware plagues healthcare Jay’s book is very personal. He recounts a health crisis he endured that began to manifest at the start of what … (more…) ... Read More
GUEST ESSAY: A DIY guide to recognizing – and derailing –  Generative AI voice scams

GUEST ESSAY: A DIY guide to recognizing – and derailing – Generative AI voice scams

Americans lost a record $10 billion to scams last year — and scams are getting more sophisticated. Related: Google battles AI fakers Recently used to impersonate Joe Biden and Taylor Swift, AI voice cloning scams are gaining momentum — and … (more…) ... Read More
GUEST ESSAY: Essential cyber hygiene practices all charities must embrace to protect their donors

GUEST ESSAY: Essential cyber hygiene practices all charities must embrace to protect their donors

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Related: Hackers target UK charities Here are six tips for establishing robust nonprofit cybersecurity measures to protect … (more…) ... Read More
News alert: Silence Laboratories raises $4.1M for new privacy-preserving  cryptography platform

News alert: Silence Laboratories raises $4.1M for new privacy-preserving cryptography platform

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SINGAPORE – Feb. 29, 2024.  In the modern age, large companies are wrestling to leverage their customers’ data to provide ever-better AI-enhanced experiences. But a key barrier to leveraging this opportunity is mounting public concern around data privacy, as ever-greater … (more…) ... Read More
News alert: Chiral announces $3.8m funding round to advance nanomaterial chip manufacturing

News alert: Chiral announces $3.8m funding round to advance nanomaterial chip manufacturing

Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 27, 2024 — Chipmaking has become one of the world’s most critical technologies in the last two decades. The main driver of this explosive growth has been the continuous scaling of silicon technology (widely known as the … (more…) ... Read More
SHARED INTEL: Poll shows companies pursuing ‘Digital Trust’ reap benefits as laggards fall behind

SHARED INTEL: Poll shows companies pursuing ‘Digital Trust’ reap benefits as laggards fall behind

Achieving “digital trust” is not going terribly well globally. Related: How decentralized IoT boosts decarbonization Yet, more so than ever, infusing trustworthiness into modern-day digital services has become mission critical for most businesses. Now comes survey findings that … (more…) ... Read More
GUEST ESSAY: Everything you should know about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of AI chatbots

GUEST ESSAY: Everything you should know about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of AI chatbots

AI chatbots are computer programs that talk like humans, gaining popularity for quick responses. They boost customer service, efficiency and user experience by offering constant help, handling routine tasks, and providing prompt and personalized interactions. Related: The security case for … (more…) ... Read More
News alert: DigiCert taps tenured tech execs Jugnu Bhatia as its new CFO, Dave Packer as CRO

News alert: DigiCert taps tenured tech execs Jugnu Bhatia as its new CFO, Dave Packer as CRO

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Lehi, Utah – Feb. 14, 2024  – DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust, today announced new additions to its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jugnu Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Dave Packer as Chief … (more…) ... Read More