Tag: cybersecurity
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Agentic AI in Cybersecurity is a Smarter, Faster Path to Resilience
Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity by enabling autonomous threat detection, real-time response, and proactive defense across modern infrastructure. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/agentic-ai-in-cybersecurity-is-a-smarter-faster-path-to-resilience/
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How Enterprise CISOs Design Their Cyber Risk Management Strategy
Tags: ai, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, regulation, risk, risk-management, strategy<div cla For today’s CISOs, enterprise cyber risk management is no longer a technical exercise. It’s a leadership mandate that sits at the intersection of security, business risk, regulation, and executive accountability. Aligning proactive cybersecurity risk management strategies with the business’s overall risk posture is an ongoing, necessary process. A lack of alignment between cybersecurity…
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AI-Empowered Cybersecurity: Key Events and Emerging Trends in 2025
In September 2025, Anthropic disclosed a groundbreaking incident”, the world’s first autonomous AI-driven cyberattack. This event, documented as the first large-scale cyber offensive primarily executed by AI with minimal human intervention, underscored the immense threat posed by AI agents in malicious applications. The attackers posed as representatives of a legitimate cybersecurity firm conducting a defense assessment.…
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Europas Cybersecurity-Startups erfinden Abwehr neu – Diese Cybersecurity-Startups prägen Europas Sicherheitszukunft
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-startups-europa-web-summit-lissabon-a-0809903c216328e6ee70458f0fff5a6f/
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PayPal launches latest struggle to get rid of SMS for MFA
Tags: authentication, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cybersecurity, email, finance, fraud, government, group, login, mfa, mobile, nfc, passkey, password, phishing, risk, service, strategy, switch, updateMuddled effort, mixed messages Flavio Villanustre, CISO for the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, says he’s “always found it odd” that PayPal still supports SMS as its primary secondary authentication factor.”Everyone in financial services and government has abandoned it for not being sufficiently secure and are moving to even phishing-resistant authentication, such as passkeys, Yubikeys,” he…
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Applying green energy tax policies to improve cybersecurity
For years, governments have focused only on the stick of compliance when they could leverage the carrot of tax incentives. Theoretically, compliance fines and penalties should … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/applying-cybersecurity-tax-policies/
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……
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Why must healthcare embrace Agentic AI for data protection
Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Unlocking Agentic AI in Data Protection? Organizations across industries are increasingly focusing on the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, akin to digital passports, play a pivotal role in cybersecurity by managing encrypted passwords, tokens, and keys. Yet, how can NHIs serve as the cornerstone for Agentic……
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PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the first Android malware that abuses Gemini, Google’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, as part of its execution flow and achieves persistence.The malware has been codenamed PromptSpy by ESET. The malware is equipped to capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation efforts, gather device information, take screenshots, First seen…
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Findings From The Tidal Cyber 2025 Threat-Led Defense Report
<div cla The Tidal Cyber 2025 Threat-Led Defense Report represents a groundbreaking shift in cybersecurity analysis by placing real adversary behavior at the forefront of defense strategies. Read the Full Report, or an overview of our findings below. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/findings-from-the-tidal-cyber-2025-threat-led-defense-report/
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Abstract Security Launches AI SIEM Platform to Analyze Threats In Real Time
Abstract Security today added a modular security information and event management (SIEM) platform to its portfolio that also makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) to surface threats in near real time. Company CEO Colby DeRodeff said the AI-Gen Composable SIEM enables cybersecurity teams to continuously stream data into an AI platform that is designed to..…
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U.S. CISA adds Dell RecoverPoint and GitLab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Dell RecoverPoint and GitLab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Dell RecoverPoint and GitLab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: The first vulnerability added to the catalog is…
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CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Dell flaw within 3 days
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered government agencies to patch their systems within three days against a maximum-severity Dell vulnerability that has been under active exploitation since mid-2024. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-actively-exploited-dell-flaw-within-3-days/
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Forescout research points to record number of ICS vulnerabilities in 2025
Forescout has released new research warning that industrial control systems (ICS) are facing unprecedented levels of cyber risk, with 2025 marking the highest number of recorded vulnerabilities to date. The report, ICS Cybersecurity in 2026: Vulnerabilities and the Path Forward, reveals that 508 ICS advisories were published in 2025, covering a total of 2,155 vulnerabilities,…
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Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv that’s designed to facilitate device takeover (DTO) attacks for financial theft.The malware, according to ThreatFabric, masquerades as seemingly harmless IPTV apps to deceive victims, indicating that the activity is primarily singling out users looking for the online TV applications.”This new threat, while First…
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CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran’s ongoing protests to conduct information theft and long-term espionage.The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) said it observed the activity after January 9, with the attacks designed to deliver a malicious payload that serves as a remote access trojan (RAT)…
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From in-house CISO to consultant. What you need to know before making the leap
Tags: advisory, best-practice, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, framework, jobs, resilience, risk, service, skills, toolSkills that carry over into consulting: Many of the skills CISOs honed inside large organizations translate directly to the new consulting job, while others suddenly matter more than they ever did before. In addition to technical skills, it is often the practical ones that prove most valuable.The ability to prioritize, sharpened over years in a…
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From in-house CISO to consultant. What you need to know before making the leap
Tags: advisory, best-practice, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, framework, jobs, resilience, risk, service, skills, toolSkills that carry over into consulting: Many of the skills CISOs honed inside large organizations translate directly to the new consulting job, while others suddenly matter more than they ever did before. In addition to technical skills, it is often the practical ones that prove most valuable.The ability to prioritize, sharpened over years in a…
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Advantest Cyberattack Triggers Ransomware Investigation Across Internal Network
Advantest Corporation has confirmed that it is responding to a cybersecurity incident First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/advantest-cyberattack-ransomware-investigation/
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A Busy Week for Cybersecurity Speaking Engagements
I have a busy week with podcasts, webinars, and a keynote! Communicating and sharing is vital to the cybersecurity industry. It is how we leverage shared knowledge and experiences to make more informed decisions and gain better positions against our adversaries. Yesterday (Tuesday Feb 17th) I was speaking on Convene Chats webinar with the amazing…
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Dragos’ Cybersecurity Report 2026 zur OT-Bedrohung: Ransomware-Angreifer erhöhen operativen Druck auf industrielle Infrastrukturen und KRITIS
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/dragos-cybersecurity-report-2026-ot-bedrohung-ransomware-angreifer-erhoehung-operativer-druck-industrielle-infrastrukturen-kritis
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Why are cybersecurity professionals confident in Agentic AI defenses?
How Are Non-Human Identities Reshaping Cloud Security Strategies? In what ways do organizations manage evolving digital machine identities? The rapid increase in machine-to-machine communications has brought about a new dimension of security considerations, particularly with the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). NHIs, primarily composed of secrets like encrypted passwords, tokens, or keys, demand a strategic……
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How is secrets sprawl management getting better with AI?
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered how the intricate dance between security and innovation is managed? The answer is effective oversight of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security management. With the increasing complexity of digital, the introduction of machine identities has paved the way in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud-driven infrastructures. Understanding……