Why context matters in the future of enterprise security

Why context matters in the future of enterprise security

In 2022, human error was responsible for 82% of all breaches, reinforcing a lingering problem across the cybersecurity landscape. CISOs can invest in the latest technologies and solutions to secure the perimeter, endpoints, and applications only to have human negligence open the proverbial door for bad actors. Enterprises often see employees as their greatest vulnerability and as being victims of outside threats, but sometimes the latter is not true. According to Gartner, over 90% of…

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Cheers to 2023 and a Year of Partner Prosperity Ahead

Cheers to 2023 and a Year of Partner Prosperity Ahead

This year, my family (including the dogs) loaded up the car and drove into the beautiful Oregon mountains to cut down a Christmas tree. Despite relentless wildfires earlier in the year, we found the perfect survivor tree to take home with us—a symbol of perseverance and prosperity. Going into 2024, I wish the same for you—as our partner—to thrive and prosper. Our momentum is greater together in security. AI Everywhere: Cisco Security The tree we…

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How Education Institution Technology Needs to Evolve

How Education Institution Technology Needs to Evolve

The 2023 Education Summit event – co-hosted by Cisco and CAUDIT – provided higher education technology leaders an opportunity to gain new insights and perspectives on some of the rapid technology innovation and developments that will continue to transform the sector. The summit also provided delegates with a chance to share their experiences and to engage with peers from the sector. While Australia’s higher education institutions have a major role to play in harnessing digital…

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Recap from Singapore FinTech Festival

Recap from Singapore FinTech Festival

This was my first time attending the Singapore FinTech Festival and I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the conference, chatting with colleagues, listening to sessions, and visiting booths. It was great to see financial services innovations in this part of the world which tends to be a leader as compared to my western centric view and experience of finance. The conference was started in 2016 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has been held…

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Securing AI: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Models, Fine-Tuning, and RAG

Securing AI: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Models, Fine-Tuning, and RAG

Almost overnight, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a priority for most organizations. A concerning trend is the increasing use of AI by adversaries to execute malicious activities. Sophisticated actors leverage AI to automate attacks, optimize breach strategies, and even mimic legitimate user behaviors, thereby escalating the complexity and scale of threats. This blog discusses how attackers might manipulate and compromise AI systems, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and the implications of such attacks on AI implementations. By…

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80% predict burnout will have significant effect on businesses

80% predict burnout will have significant effect on businesses

The global permacrisis is set to continue to take its toll in 2024, as extreme weather events continue to impact organizations and global instability deepens. The 2024 Risk Outlook, released by International SOS, is based on a survey of 675 global senior risk professionals This situation is giving rise to concerning levels of employee burnout. According to the latest International SOS Risk Outlook Report 2024, 80% of surveyed global senior risk professionals predict burnout will…

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AI security risks: Separating hype from reality

AI security risks: Separating hype from reality

The security community — along with its collaborators in fields such as risk, audit and governance — is actively grappling with the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI). A recent ISACA survey on AI found that the majority of organizations do not provide training on the authorized use of generative AI, and three out of 10 organizations have established policies governing the use of AI technology. It is undeniable that AI poses substantive risks to…

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(20)24 x 7 Tech Trends: AI Readiness, Adoption and Integration

(20)24 x 7 Tech Trends: AI Readiness, Adoption and Integration

Technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and predictions about coming trends are always a topic of debate – what’s real, what’s hype. While there’s always a wave of excitement around the next big thing, I think the last year has been different. Advancements in AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), are leading to a once-in-a-generation shift. This is opening vast new opportunities and transforming industries, modes of operation, and career paths. Not surprisingly this…

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Challenges of deep fakes in cybersecurity

Challenges of deep fakes in cybersecurity

Deepfakes have been making the headlines with the technology being utilized in social engineering attacks and phishing schemes. In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Brent Arnold, a partner practicing in Gowling WLG’s Advocacy department, we discuss the challenges the security industry faces with more and more convincing deepfakes making the rounds. Or check it out on our Apple Podcasts or Spotify channels. Don’t forget to like, follow, and rate and review our podcasts!…

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How We’re Making AI Pervasive in the Cisco Security Cloud

How We’re Making AI Pervasive in the Cisco Security Cloud

More than any technology in cybersecurity history, AI is redrawing the lines between defender and attacker. For the first time, I believe the scales are tipping in favor of the defenders because of a data advantage. With AI, we can correlate data on a massive scale, see more attacks, and contain attacks faster to minimize damage. At Cisco Live Melbourne, we shared how we’re making AI pervasive across the Cisco Security Cloud and our entire…

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