Shadow AI: The silent threat to enterprise data security

Shadow AI: The silent threat to enterprise data security

Just as IT departments have started to get a handle on shadow IT by setting policies for oversight and permissions on the use of applications, a new challenge has emerged — shadow AI. The rapid adoption of AI-powered workplace tools introduces an unprecedented level of risk.  While AI promises to supercharge employee productivity, the unsanctioned use of generative AI (GenAI) tools significantly increases the risk of data breaches. Organizations already struggling to get control of…

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Dangers of DeepSeek’s privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AI

Dangers of DeepSeek’s privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AI

As AI technologies rapidly evolve and become more integrated into our daily lives, data privacy concerns have never been more urgent. Case in point: The newly popular AI tool DeepSeek. Behind the convenience the tool provides lies a privacy policy that should be a cause for pause for anyone who values their personal security. DeepSeek’s privacy policy openly states that the wide array of user data they collect goes to servers in China. This alone…

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The end of digital transformation, the rise of AI transformation

The end of digital transformation, the rise of AI transformation

The modern technology landscape is becoming increasingly advanced, and many enterprises are still trying to catch up. With the growing prominence of generative AI, organizational data is faced with new risks.  Here, we talk with Steve Tait, Chief Technology Officer at Skyhigh Security, regarding the key areas of risk that generative AI can create.  Security magazine: Tell us about your background and career. Tait: I began my career as an engineer in the emerging mobile…

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3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

Skye Studios via Unsplash Automated threat detection and prevention, advanced intelligence, and AI-driven supply chain attacks — the AI we see in the world today has evolved significantly beyond the days of basic pattern matching. Whereas 10 years ago, machine learning could singularly translate variable inputs into a fixed output, now, it can not only take in variable inputs but also produce variable outputs.   This expansion of intelligence is why we can have human-like…

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Beginning the AI Conversation

Beginning the AI Conversation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has catapulted further into the corporate conversation with the introduction of ChatGPT and other large language, generative AI models now in the mainstream and accessible to the general public. In February 2024, a Canadian court ordered Air Canada to pay damages to a customer after the company’s virtual AI assistant gave the customer incorrect information regarding bereavement pricing for tickets. A current criminal case in a Maryland court brought charges against a…

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Data deregulation to AI protection: Security priorities in 2025

Data deregulation to AI protection: Security priorities in 2025

Joshua Sortino via Unsplash The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, urgently affecting businesses across all sectors — with 40% of recently surveyed executives and CISOs sharing that they have publicly reported a staggering six to ten cybersecurity breaches over the past year. As business leaders look to protect organizational and user data from damaging cyberattacks, and safeguard their own company’s reputation for safety and security, 2025 will be a pivotal year in how…

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5 Cybersecurity trends in 2024

5 Cybersecurity trends in 2024

2024 has seen a number of cybersecurity incidents, including high-profile cyberattacks and rapidly-developing artificial intelligence (AI). Security leaders share some of the trends they have witnessed this year.  Louis Lang, CTO & Co-Founder at Phylum  “It’s been about a year since the first nation state attack, executed by North Korea, in the open-source ecosystem. This method of software supply chain attacks are particularly effective at meeting their goals of bypassing sanctions. We expect to not…

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The role of artificial intelligence in cyber resilience

The role of artificial intelligence in cyber resilience

Cyber resilience — or a lack thereof — is at the forefront of many security professionals’ minds. As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, many have looked to artificial intelligence (AI) as the answer. But how can leaders begin implementing AI in their organizations?  Here, we talk with Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer of Rubrik, about how AI can impact cyber resilience strategies.  Security magazine: Tell us about your title and background. Anneka Gupta:…

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Product spotlight on analytics

Product spotlight on analytics

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a shift in analytics platforms, helping users sort through data faster than before. Security magazine showcases analytics platforms focused on monitoring and organizing data from a variety of sources. Cisco Monitor Virtual Treats to Protect Assets Cisco’s platform allows users to detect attacks in real time across the network with high-fidelity alerts enriched with context, including user, device, location, timestamp, and application. Users can validate the efficacy…

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Red teaming large language models: Enterprise security in the AI era

Red teaming large language models: Enterprise security in the AI era

In the security world, we’re always trying to stay ahead of attackers. And with AI becoming increasingly prevalent across the enterprise, we’re facing new challenges — but many fundamental security principles still apply. Red teaming AI models is about understanding how LLMs work to identify new types of vulnerabilities — looking at everything from prompt injection, to toxic output generation, to misuse of AI systems. It’s not just about the model itself, but also how…

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