Tag: risk
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DeVry University’s CISO on higher education cybersecurity risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Fred Kwong, VP, CISO at DeVry University, outlines how the university balances academic openness with cyber risk. He describes how systems … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/fred-kwong-devry-university-higher-education-cybersecurity-risk/
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Feedback”‘Software im Security”‘Check
Tags: riskUnternehmen müssen zunächst verstehen, welche Art von Daten sie erheben wollen und welche Risiken damit verbunden sind. Zurück zum Ausgangspunkt: Viele unterschätzen die Sensibilität offener Antworten. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/feedback-software-im-security-check/a43837/
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The CISO role keeps getting heavier
Personal liability is becoming a routine part of the CISO job. In Splunk’s 2026 CISO Report, titled From Risk to Resilience in the AI Era, 78% of CISOs said they are concerned … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/splunk-ciso-liability-risk-report/
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The Key Components of a Vendor Relationship Management Framework
Key Takeaways Supply chains are becoming more distributed, and as a result, vendor relationships have become ongoing operational dependencies that require structure and oversight. A vendor relationship management framework is the structured practice of managing those dependencies. It combines governance, communication, performance monitoring, and risk oversight to ensure expectations are met and relationships remain productive……
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AI Risk Management: Process, Frameworks, and 5 Mitigation Methods
Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate AI risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-risk-management-process-frameworks-and-5-mitigation-methods/
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Hegseth’s Anthropic Deadline Risks Severe Defense AI Gaps
Analysts Warn Pentagon Feud With Anthropic Could Trigger Cascading Defense Impacts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ultimatum to Anthropic over expanded Claude access could trigger a months-long AI capability gap and disrupt the defense industrial base, as analysts warn that supply chain risk designations and compelled safeguards may destabilize national security AI strategy. First seen on…
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Your staff are your biggest security risk: AI is making it worse
A new report claims that the cost of insider security incidents has surged 20% in two years, reaching an average of US $19.5 million per organization annually, with no sign that the alarming figure is flattening. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/your-staff-are-your-biggest-security-risk-ai-making-it-worse
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The 2026 CISO Mandate: Proactive, Passwordless, and Context-Aware Identity Assurance
<div cla In our opinion, Gartner’s 2026 research reflects this broader evolution. Identity has expanded beyond perimeter controls and point-in-time authentication to encompass verification of the human, contextual risk assessment, and automated trust decisions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-2026-ciso-mandate-proactive-passwordless-and-context-aware-identity-assurance/
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Microsoft Copilot DLP Bypass: A Data Trust Wake-Up Call for AI Security
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, infrastructure, leak, microsoft, monitoring, risk, risk-management, saas, toolWhen Microsoft confirmed that a bug allowed Copilot to surface and summarize emails marked confidential despite existing DLP controls, it reignited urgent questions about Microsoft Copilot security, DLP bypass risk and enterprise AI data protection. The reaction was immediate. For many CISOs and security leaders responsible for Microsoft 365 security and AI risk management, it…
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Arctic Wolf Buys Sevco for Exposure Management, Asset Depth
Asset Intelligence Deal Deepens Exposure Visibility, CTEM and Risk Prioritization. Arctic Wolf is adding Sevco’s cyber asset management capabilities to its platform, aiming to unify asset intelligence, configuration management and threat telemetry. Executives say the CTEM-focused deal will help security teams reduce exposure and better align vulnerability data with active threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Arctic Wolf Buys Sevco for Exposure Management, Asset Depth
Asset Intelligence Deal Deepens Exposure Visibility, CTEM and Risk Prioritization. Arctic Wolf is adding Sevco’s cyber asset management capabilities to its platform, aiming to unify asset intelligence, configuration management and threat telemetry. Executives say the CTEM-focused deal will help security teams reduce exposure and better align vulnerability data with active threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Arctic Wolf Buys Sevco for Exposure Management, Asset Depth
Asset Intelligence Deal Deepens Exposure Visibility, CTEM and Risk Prioritization. Arctic Wolf is adding Sevco’s cyber asset management capabilities to its platform, aiming to unify asset intelligence, configuration management and threat telemetry. Executives say the CTEM-focused deal will help security teams reduce exposure and better align vulnerability data with active threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Henry IV, Hotspur, Hal, and hallucinations
In this edition of the Threat Source newsletter, William draws parallels between Shakespeare’s Hotspur and the challenges of cybersecurity and AI, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking, learning from failure, and surrounding yourself with smart people. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/henry-iv-hotspur-hal-and-hallucinations/
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Henry IV, Hotspur, Hal, and hallucinations
In this edition of the Threat Source newsletter, William draws parallels between Shakespeare’s Hotspur and the challenges of cybersecurity and AI, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking, learning from failure, and surrounding yourself with smart people. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/henry-iv-hotspur-hal-and-hallucinations/
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Henry IV, Hotspur, Hal, and hallucinations
In this edition of the Threat Source newsletter, William draws parallels between Shakespeare’s Hotspur and the challenges of cybersecurity and AI, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking, learning from failure, and surrounding yourself with smart people. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/henry-iv-hotspur-hal-and-hallucinations/
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OpenClaw Security Risk: OAuth and SaaS Identity
OpenClaw runs locally, but the risk lives in SaaS. Learn how OAuth tokens, API access, and AI agents create identity-based exposure across platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/openclaw-security-risk-oauth-and-saas-identity/
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How to Bring Zero Trust to the Data Stream Blog – Menlo Security
Zero Trust isn’t complete until it reaches the file. Learn why CISOs are adopting CDR to eliminate zero-day risks and secure content across every channel. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/how-to-bring-zero-trust-to-the-data-stream-blog-menlo-security/
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Entra ID OAuth Consent Can Grant ChatGPT Access to Emails
OAuth consent in Entra ID can grant apps like ChatGPT email access after approval, exposing hidden risks that may bypass MFA and enable persistent access. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/entra-id-oauth-consent-chatgpt-emails-access/
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ServiceNow AVR + Contrast Security: Better together
<div cla Struggling with application vulnerability management? Managing remediation of application vulnerabilities to limit risk can be challenging. Organizations may have hundreds or thousands of applications to secure with thousands of interlocking components, such as third-party libraries and open-source code. This distributed architecture expands the attack surface, making it hard to monitor and secure. On…
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When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link
Tags: access, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, fraud, least-privilege, PCI, radius, risk, service, software, strategy, threatWhen Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link madhav Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:56 Most cybersecurity incidents don’t begin with an attack. They begin with a design decision. Four people experienced that reality in the same week. Different roles. Different systems. One shared outcome. Cybersecurity Karen Kelvie – Product Marketing, Data Protection More About This Author >…
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AI-Driven Development Fuels Surge in Open Source Vulnerabilities, Black Duck Finds
A sharp rise in AI-assisted software development is driving unprecedented increases in open source security and licensing risk, according to new research from Black Duck. The company’s 2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report reveals that vulnerabilities in commercial software codebases have more than doubled year-on-year, highlighting growing concerns that organisations are producing…
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Risiken für den Datenschutz – Bodycams in Zügen brauchen klare Bedingungen
Tags: riskFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/datenschutz-bodycam-nutzung-bahnbeschaeftigte-a-6983eddc2959225a4027621da0a33d9a/
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SMBs Struggle to Translate Cybersecurity Investment into Real-World Resilience, Study Finds
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to face significant cyber risk despite growing investment in cybersecurity tools and training, according to new research from privacy company Proton AG. The company’s SMB Cybersecurity Report 2026, based on a survey of 3,000 business leaders across six global markets, including the UK, found that one in four SMBs…
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Wireshark 4.6.4 Released to Patch Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Wireshark has released version 4.6.4, delivering security and stability fixes that address several denial”‘of”‘service risks and multiple crashes in protocol dissectors and tools. The update is recommended for all users, especially analysts working with untrusted capture files or live traffic from diverse protocols and devices. Wireshark is a widely used network protocol analyzer that helps…
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How the CISO’s Role is Evolving From Technologist to Chief Educator
Today’s CISO is a strategic leader responsible for risk communication, security culture, education, and executive alignment. Technical expertise remains essential, but influence, clarity, and leadership now define success. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/how-the-cisos-role-is-evolving-from-technologist-to-chief-educator/
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The farmers and the mercenaries: Rethinking the ‘human layer’ in security
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, ciso, control, cybersecurity, defense, detection, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, risk, soc, threat, tool, trainingThe evidence is already in: This isn’t a theoretical complaint, it shows up in research on how real SOCs work. A study by the University of Oxford based on surveys and interviews with SOC practitioners found they “confirmed the high” false-positive rates of tools in use, and that many “false positives” are actually benign triggers…
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Samsung SDS Identifies Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2026 as AI Risks Escalate
The cybersecurity threats of 2026 are expected to become more complex and harder to contain. keeping that in mind, Samsung SDS has released its assessment of the five most significant risks enterprises should prepare for this year. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cybersecurity-threats-of-2026-samsung-sds/
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5 trends that should top CISO’s RSA 2026 agendas
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, backup, business, cio, ciso, cloud, conference, control, corporate, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, finance, framework, governance, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, intelligence, network, okta, resilience, risk, saas, service, skills, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trustCTEM in the spotlight: In another evolutionary trend, most organizations are moving beyond scanning for software snafus to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM). By doing so, security teams hope to get a full picture of all assets, as well as their configurations, locations, software vulnerabilities, ownership, and business criticality.Armed with this data, CTEM platforms look…
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The $19.5 million insider risk problem
Routine employee activity across corporate systems carries an average annual cost of $19.5 million per organization. That figure comes from the 2026 Cost of Insider Risks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/26/insider-risk-costs-2026/