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    How CIOs can brace for AI-fueled cyberthreats

    Executives are carefully tracking the rise in AI use for cyberthreats, bolstering basic preparedness tactics and increasing cyber spend in response.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 8, 2026
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    NIST asks public for help securing AI agents

    The agency is interested in case studies showing how best to protect agents from hackers.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    CISO Strategy

    Corporate stakeholders want to better understand the risk calculus of their technology stacks, answering the lingering question: Are we a target? 

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    Risky shadow AI use remains widespread

    A new report offers fresh evidence for why enterprises should prioritize AI governance policies.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    NIST and MITRE partner to test AI defense technology for critical infrastructure

    Experts said the new partnership should focus on making AI-based systems more reliable.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B

    The combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management. 

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    CISA loses key employee behind early ransomware warnings

    The future of a program that has helped prevent an estimated $9 billion in economic damages is now unclear.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    AI security is fundamentally a cloud infrastructure problem, Palo Alto Networks says

    Companies should prioritize identity security and integrate cloud monitoring into the SOC, according to the security firm.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Top lawmaker asks White House to address open-source software risks

    The Senate Intelligence Committee’s chairman voiced concern about foreign adversaries tampering with code.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Cybersecurity concerns are paramount among executives in almost all roles, regions and industries

    A new survey finds widespread agreement that security is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    CISA updates cybersecurity benchmarks for critical infrastructure organizations

    The agency streamlines and supplements goals it first issued in 2022.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    US, allies urge critical infrastructure operators to carefully plan and oversee AI use

    New guidance attempts to temper companies’ enthusiasm for the latest exciting technology.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Lawmakers question White House on strategy for countering AI-fueled hacks

    The Trump administration has said little about how it will prevent hackers from abusing AI.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    CISA eliminates pay incentives as it changes how it retains top cyber talent

    Auditors had described the program as poorly managed. CISA is scrapping it in favor of another recruitment tool.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Senators push to renew cyber grant program for state, local governments

    Security experts and local officials say the program is vital to protecting the country.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Gainsight CEO promises transparency as it responds to compromise of Salesforce integration

    The company has been in regular contact with customers, and says only a handful have seen data directly impacted.

    By • Updated Nov. 26, 2025
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    FCC eliminates cybersecurity requirements for telecom companies

    Commissioners sharply disagreed over whether the rules were appropriate and necessary.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    FCC plan to scrap telecom cyber rules draws congressional backlash

    A prominent U.S. senator wants the commission to rethink its plans.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Trump’s cyber strategy will emphasize adversary deterrence, industry partnerships

    Cyberattacks on the U.S. are “becoming more aggressive every passing day,” the national cyber director says.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    CISA, eyeing China, plans hiring spree to rebuild its depleted ranks

    The agency will also change some of its workforce policies to avoid driving away talented staff.

    By • Updated Nov. 18, 2025
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    CISO pay is on the rise, even as security budgets tighten

    Companies are increasingly lavishing benefits on their top security executives, a recent report found.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Companies want more from their threat intelligence platforms

    Customers expect faster, more accurate and more relevant data, Recorded Future found in a new report.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Shadow AI is widespread — and executives use it the most

    Employees in fields like health care and finance trust AI more than they trust their colleagues, according to a new report.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    SonicWall says state-linked actor behind attacks against cloud backup service

    CEO announces security and governance reforms inside the company, including the adoption of secure-by-design practices.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Security leaders say AI can help with governance, threat detection, SOC automation

    Executives and technical leaders differ on AI priorities, according to a report from Amazon.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    AI risks pack a punch, but governance provides a buffer

    Enterprises strengthen governance and focus on responsible practices as more than 3 in 5 suffer AI risk-related losses of more than $1 million, EY data shows. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 29, 2025