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US Treasury Department offers secure AI advice to financial services firms
The agency developed the resources in partnership with financial executives and other regulators.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 20, 2026 -
Palo Alto Networks CEO sees AI as demand driver, not a threat
During a quarterly investor call, Nikesh Arora addressed growing concerns in the investment community that AI could hurt demand for cybersecurity.
By David Jones • Updated Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Corporate stakeholders want to better understand the risk calculus of their technology stacks, answering the lingering question: Are we a target?
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CISA will shutter some missions to prioritize others
The agency has lost roughly one-third of its workforce since January 2025.
By Eric Geller • Updated Feb. 13, 2026 -
CISA seeks infrastructure sector consultation on incident reporting rule
The agency is particularly interested in feedback on several aspects of the long-awaited regulation.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 12, 2026 -
FTC data highlights online threats to consumers and businesses
The commission listed several steps companies can take to fend off attacks.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 9, 2026 -
AI-ISAC inches forward under Trump administration
The U.S. government is exploring different options for how the information-sharing organization should work, an official said.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 3, 2026 -
National cyber director solicits industry help in fixing regulations, threat information-sharing
President Donald Trump’s chief cybersecurity adviser said a forthcoming national strategy will kick off ambitious projects.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 3, 2026 -
National cybersecurity strategies depend on public-private trust, report warns
An influential cybersecurity think tank urged governments to consult extensively with a wide variety of business stakeholders before making ambitious plans.
By Eric Geller • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Manufacturers fortify cyber defenses in response to dramatic surge in attacks
IT/OT convergence and other trends are making the manufacturing industry’s networks more vulnerable and more frequently targeted, but sector leaders are working to improve their cyber posture.
By Eric Geller , David Jones • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Federal pivot on software security oversight could complicate vendor strategies
Software companies cheered the elimination of a government-wide attestation mandate. What comes next could be messy.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Corporate workers lean on shadow AI to enhance speed
A report shows senior corporate executives are willing to allow unsanctioned AI use, which could place company data at risk.
By David Jones • Updated Jan. 28, 2026 -
AI tools break quickly, underscoring need for governance
In a new report, the security firm Zscaler said it identified severe vulnerabilities in every enterprise tool it tested — sometimes on its first prompt.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Interconnectedness, extortion risk make cybersecurity a healthcare C-suite priority
A new report from Trellix reviews the biggest breaches, describes the most effective defenses and profiles the most dangerous attackers.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 27, 2026 -
Federal agencies abruptly pull out of RSAC after organizer hires Easterly
The decision fits a pattern of government withdrawal from the cybersecurity community under the Trump administration.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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NIST is rethinking its role in analyzing software vulnerabilities
As the agency’s vulnerability database buckles under a flood of submissions, it’s planning to shift some responsibilities to other parties.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 23, 2026 -
Acting CISA chief defends workforce cuts, declares agency ‘back on mission’
Lawmakers in both parties expressed concerns about CISA losing roughly a thousand employees.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 21, 2026 -
CFOs, CISOs clash over cybersecurity spending as threats mount: Expel
Four in 10 finance leaders said quantified risk reduction would make it easier to justify a cybersecurity spending hike.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2026 -
CEOs and CISOs differ on AI’s security value and risks
A new report also found that American executives are more bullish on AI's potential than their British counterparts.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 20, 2026 -
US and allies collaborate on operational technology security guidance
A new report stresses the importance of logging, network segmentation and strong authentication, among other practices.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 16, 2026 -
DHS prepares replacement for critical infrastructure collaboration framework
It remains unclear if the new system will include liability protections that companies say are necessary.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Trump resubmits Sean Plankey for CISA director
It’s unclear when the Senate will act on Plankey’s nomination, which stalled last year after multiple senators blocked it.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 14, 2026 -
Healthcare breaches double as shadow AI, vendor risks proliferate
A new report paints a picture of a sector with limited confidence in its defensive capabilities.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 13, 2026 -
Executives worry most about cyber-enabled fraud, geopolitics and AI
The World Economic Forum’s wide-ranging new report also found strong global support for cyber regulation.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Deep Dive
CISA’s 7 biggest challenges in 2026
From infrastructure protection to improving morale, the cybersecurity agency has a lot on its plate — and it still lacks a leader.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 9, 2026 -
Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026
The U.S. and the EU continue to pursue starkly different regulatory agendas, the research firm noted.
By Eric Geller • Jan. 8, 2026