Telecom sector launches its own private ISAC

Federal government involvement in an existing group chilled some cybersecurity discussions among major telecom providers. The new group is intended to alleviate those anxieties.

By Eric Geller • May 19, 2026

More money is going to physical security, but it’s often CISOs that oversee it: EY

Organizations should centralize physical security and cybersecurity so both are adequately prepared for, the consulting firm says in a survey report.

By Robert Freedman • May 14, 2026

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Government disarray and new technologies are dramatically reshaping how U.S. organizations collect and exchange threat intelligence.

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AI and an absent government: Takeaways from RSAC 2026

Cybersecurity professionals discussed the balance between autonomy and oversight at the recent conference.

By Eric Geller • May 12, 2026

New cybersecurity industry coalition aims to lead US critical infrastructure protection

The new Alliance for Critical Infrastructure’s biggest goal: changing how the nation plans for a major cybersecurity crisis.

By Eric Geller • May 11, 2026

Businesses eager but unprepared for AI to transform their security strategies

Meanwhile, a new report found, companies are neglecting other basic security tools.

By Eric Geller • May 6, 2026

NIST will test three major tech firms’ frontier AI models for cybersecurity risks

After Anthropic’s announcement of Claude Mythos, agencies across the government are racing to get ahead of new AI models’ potential dangers.

By Eric Geller • Updated May 21, 2026

CISA urges critical infrastructure firms to ‘fortify’ before it’s too late

As concerns mount about potential cyber sabotage by the Chinese government, the U.S. is warning operators to practice maintaining services in a degraded state.

By Eric Geller • Updated May 5, 2026

White House questions tech industry on defensive AI use, cybersecurity resilience

Companies may be reluctant to answer some of the government’s questions, given the sensitive topics they address.

By Eric Geller • May 1, 2026

State CISOs losing confidence in ability to manage cyber risks

Deloitte-NASCIO study shows AI, budget pressures are forcing states to make tough decisions.

By David Jones • April 29, 2026

Trump’s CISA director pick withdraws after tumultuous nomination

CISA has been without a permanent director for more than a year, imperiling its efforts to establish a strategic direction.

By Eric Geller • Updated April 23, 2026

CIOs fret over rising security concerns amid AI adoption

AI is emerging as a critical tool and a growing threat as CIOs struggle to balance innovation with risk, according to a new report.

By Scarlett Evans • April 16, 2026

CISA cancels prestigious summer internships, citing government shutdown

Experts worry that recent chaos in the scholarship program could undermine vital workforce-development efforts.

By Eric Geller • April 16, 2026

CISA’s vulnerability scans, field support on chopping block in Trump budget

The president is proposing to shrink the agency by nearly 900 positions.

By Eric Geller • April 7, 2026

Trump’s FY2027 budget again targets CISA

The White House reiterated accusations about CISA’s counter-misinformation work to justify a major proposed reduction.

By Eric Geller • April 3, 2026

Government agencies see cyber threats as major barrier to tech improvements

Federal leaders also see opportunities to accelerate cyber defense with AI, according to a new report, but most agencies are still only testing AI tools.

By Eric Geller • April 3, 2026

Retail and hospitality CISOs expect budget growth, new AI headaches and opportunities

More than eight in 10 security leaders in the sector say they’ve rolled out an AI governance framework to some degree, a new survey found.

By Eric Geller • April 2, 2026

Cybersecurity risks shape AI adoption, but investment accelerates nonetheless

Companies see cybersecurity as a top investment priority within their AI budgets, according to KPMG.

By Eric Geller • March 31, 2026

‘Missed opportunity’: US government’s absence from RSAC Conference leaves stark void

The Trump administration’s decision to not attend the world’s biggest cybersecurity conference sent the wrong message to partners, experts said.

By Eric Geller • March 31, 2026

Congress wants details from White House on cyber strategy, Iran resilience measures

Lawmakers’ aides from both parties say they want to be kept in the loop on implementation.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

The CVE Program, a bedrock of global cyber defense, is teetering on the brink

A funding scare, AI and similar international initiatives are raising existential questions about the program’s future.

By Eric Geller • March 24, 2026

Companies face difficult choices in blaming hackers for an attack

Publicly naming a hacking group can affect everything from retaliation to insurance coverage.

By Eric Geller • March 24, 2026

ISACs confront AI’s promise and peril for threat intelligence-sharing

Any use of AI for ISAC work must preserve members’ trust, representatives of three critical infrastructure sectors said.

By Eric Geller • March 23, 2026

Companies know AI is essential for cyber defense but aren’t yet seeing returns

The maturity of organizations’ AI oversight also varies significantly, according to a new EY survey of cybersecurity leaders.

By Eric Geller • March 20, 2026

Water utilities need hands-on cybersecurity help, not just free guidance, pilot program finds

In a new report, Microsoft criticized the federal government for scaling back support to critical infrastructure operators.

By Eric Geller • March 19, 2026

National cyber director expands on Trump administration’s vision for AI security, industry collaboration

The government wants AI firms to embrace security, not see it as a barrier.

By Eric Geller • Updated March 17, 2026