Schneier on Security

JUNE 14, 2023

Artificial intelligence will bring great benefits to all of humanity. But do we really want to entrust this revolutionary technology solely to a small group of US tech companies? Silicon Valley has produced no small number of moral disappointments. There’s also a practical argument.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

Covington, PhD, a retired faculty member of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia. If you're an AI chatbot, it's harder than it looks.    This week's Ask Woody newsletter offered a fascinating article from Michael A. In  "What goes on inside an LLM,"  Dr.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Breaking news last week, the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Small Business Cybersecurity Act was signed into law. The bill will provide an avenue of resources and guidelines for small businesses to reduce their cybersecurity risks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

CISA adds Multiple Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers, Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server, Microsoft Windows Win32k, and Progress WhatsUp Gold flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S.

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Daniel Miessler

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The world’s small businesses, hospitals, schools, and local governments are starved for cybersecurity talent, and there aren’t nearly enough people to fill the roles. (ISC) 2 says there were over 4 million too few cybersecurity people in 2019. This one is simple and everyone know’s it’s happening already.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 7, 2023

Under this plan, hobbyists and American small businesses would be exempt from fees. There are also risks— both every day and esoteric —posed by AI, and the government may need to develop policies to remedy any harms that arise. If you’re an American, you get paid from the fund.

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Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

Here's what you should do with yours. Written by Cesar Cadenas, Staff Writer June 12, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

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JUNE 11, 2025

In a milestone 400th episode of DisrupTV, Ray and I had the privilege of hosting three exceptional thought leaders to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and essential leadership strategies for today's digital landscape.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2024

Risk and Reward of APIs and Third-Party Connectors in the Cloud 7 min read · Just now -- A Security Operations (#SecOps) and Engineering Commentary from industry insider Rohan Bafna , SecOps Engineer. That is the risk. APIs are at risk of attack from injected malicious code, leading to data exposure, system compromise, or takeovers.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Also: AI leaders must take a tight grip on regulatory, geopolitical, and interpersonal concerns Though Bostrom's views are now considered by some to be alarmist, there are many in Silicon Valley today (nicknamed "doomers") who worry about the potential existential risks of an AI system whose intellect is far greater than our own.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 5, 2024

How many more lives will be put at risk before we, as a society, demand better from those entrusted with our most sensitive information? From financial institutions to government agencies, from schools to small businesses, no organisation is immune to the threat of cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our administration knows how important it is to protect our municipal governments, small businesses, and community organizations from cybersecurity threats,” said Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Executive Office of Economic Development.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

These are leaders who understand how to implement progressive technologies, like the cloud, 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and others that are intricately woven, interconnected, and interdependent. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. Hackers love small businesses.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 28, 2024

On May 8, 2024, the Colorado House of Representatives passed SB 205, a landmark law regulating artificial intelligence (AI). SB 205, the Colorado AI Act, is a pioneering effort to establish a regulatory framework for AI systems, particularly those classified as “high-risk.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The more software your organization uses, the more cybersecurity risks you’ll encounter. For instance, if you’ve installed artificial intelligence customer service , you can’t risk a breach of sensitive data. DevSecOps engineers must also have a strong understanding of risk assessment and threat-modeling techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a crucial enterprise technology that ties the stack of cybersecurity systems together to assess threats and manage risks. IBM’s solution utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the detection of threats alongside user behavior analytics (UBA) and network flow insights.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

EDR uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and threat intelligence to dodge recurrences, allowing IT teams to neutralize attacks through threat hunting, behavioral analytics, and containment. EDR is appropriate for large organizations, businesses with stringent security needs, and companies with specialized IT teams.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Prevents, identifies, and remediates risks. EPP may not be well-suited to the demands of those who fall into these categories: Enterprises with advanced security requirements: EPP may not provide the comprehensive protection required by large organizations with high risk profiles. Plans include Small Business Security ($199.49/year

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BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

The 51-page report goes into detail on the threat landscape, risks to key sectors and supply chain risks. In a related development, privacy authorities in the G7 countries met in June to discuss data protection concerns around generative artificial intelligence models.

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Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A recent study shows that companies spend an average of $10,000 per employee annually on regulatory subscription and third-party risk management. From automated monitoring to real-time updates and integrated risk management, these tools make compliance manageable and efficient. The good news?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

NGFW vendors used to target the largest enterprises, but most firewalls now incorporate many NGFW capabilities because of the broad benefits that satisfy the firewall needs for most situations – even for small businesses and smaller IT teams. Increased misconfiguration risk also originates from the increased NGFW capabilities.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

PT Maria Diaz/ZDNET The goal when shopping for an air purifier may be to reduce smoke pollution, lower the risk of viral transmission, or improve seasonal allergies. Here's my advice for finding the right one for your home. Written by Maria Diaz, Staff Writer June 6, 2025 at 6:33 a.m.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2023

Other standout features in this solution include AI/ML-driven contextualization that comes before risk scoring activities, risk management in IDEs, and advanced infrastructure-as-code scanning. But CrowdStrike’s CSPM solution truly differentiates itself with a strategic take on and deep expertise in threat intelligence.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Related Stories Is a DEF CON Village the right way to assess AI risk? The DIB’s Long Tail: Small Businesses As we contemplate attacks on defense industrial base companies, a certain image may come to mind: one of hacks or attempted hacks on giant and wealthy firms like Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, BAE Systems or Raytheon.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 13, 2024

Each peak on this rocky trek reflects an essential part of governance, risk management, and compliance. You’ll find GRC professionals across various departments, from risk management to finance to human resources. Navigating the valleys, sharp turns, and cliffs between these peaks requires acute awareness and strategic planning.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 18, 2024

Combining all these functions provides an excellent view of managing the life cycle of cybersecurity risks. Overview of the Six NIST CSF Functions GOVERN (GV) : The organization has a defined, shared, and closely watched cybersecurity risk management strategy. It is also aligned with the cybersecurity landscape as it looks today.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

The big risk here is that developers must carefully pre-calculate costs so that there are no "whales" whose usage tips the cost scale over the value of the sale. Written by David Gewirtz, Senior Contributing Editor June 10, 2025 at 10:29 a.m. This is even more challenging to get users to buy into. This is very risky.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Better decision-making comes from advanced analytics and artificial intelligence that spot trends and potential risks [4]. The core team must work together to handle risk and compliance effectively [5]. Risk Assessment and Gap Analysis A full picture of risks is the foundation of a strong compliance framework.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For an introductory price of $45 a year for 10 Windows and macOS devices and unlimited Android and iOS devices, you get predictive artificial intelligence (AI) threat detection that can stop unknown threats and learns by experience (how cool is that?), Don’t Run Dual AV Solutions. Bottom line: antivirus software.

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Spinone

MAY 27, 2020

Businesses today must meet the three-fold challenge of data protection, compliance, and threat prevention in order to be successful at effectively using data in a way that is acceptable, useful, and secure. A recent study by healthsecurity.com found that 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses for this reason.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Capital expenditures for many businesses, especially small businesses with little cash flow, can be difficult to cover. This can be changed quickly if needed to meet changing and unforeseen business needs. Less risk – you aren’t buying capacity or features you may not need, unlike CapEx.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and small business tools are being abused as smokescreens to hit unsuspecting victims with ransomware. Unsuspecting businesses in search of AI solutions may be deceived into downloading counterfeit tools in whichmalware is embedded, Talos said. But there is help at hand.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Of the criteria the Stanford study relied on, that kind of emotional intelligence is just one pillar in a deeper definition of what "good therapy" entails. While LLMs excel at expressing empathy and validating users, that strength is also their primary risk factor. 

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 7, 2024

This would serve as an open platform for innovation, on top of which researchers and small businesses—as well as mega-corporations—could build applications and experiment. Versions of public AI, similar to what we propose here, are not unprecedented.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ESG is Becoming an Integrity Measure Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk becomes a crucial metric for organizational integrity. Beyond financial performance, ESG metrics reflect how companies manage environmental risks, foster social inclusion, and uphold governance standards. in ESG adoption.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In a world where innovation races ahead, pushing the boundaries of what we once thought possible, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of unprecedented potential. Simultaneously, small businesses and entrepreneurs will receive dedicated technical assistance, nurturing a fair, open, and competitive AI ecosystem.

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