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    Conflicting definitions and timelines cause cybersecurity regulation morass, industry reps say

    A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights businesses’ frustrations with the way the government currently oversees cybersecurity.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

    In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    The Cybersecurity Skills Gap

    From AI to federal budget cuts, the nature of cybersecurity work is changing faster than ever.

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    Plankey’s nomination as CISA director now in jeopardy

    News that Sean Plankey has left his post at DHS comes amid rising risks to U.S. critical infrastructure from Iran-linked hackers and worries over a weakened CISA.

    By • Updated March 5, 2026
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    CrowdStrike reports record quarter amid investor concerns about AI impact

    CEO George Kurtz told investors the cybersecurity firm is well positioned to compete against legacy providers.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Trump administration removes controversial acting CISA director

    The new agency chief, Nick Andersen, has significantly more senior cybersecurity leadership experience, which has given some demoralized employees hope.

    By • Updated Feb. 27, 2026
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    In the AI era, CISOs worry about data leaks and doubt tech will solve skills gaps

    CISOs see AI as necessary but insufficient technology and fraught with risks, a new report found.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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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 • Feb. 20, 2026
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    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 • Updated Feb. 19, 2026
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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 • Updated Feb. 13, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 12, 2026
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    FTC data highlights online threats to consumers and businesses

    The commission listed several steps companies can take to fend off attacks.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 3, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 3, 2026
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    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 • 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 , • Jan. 29, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 28, 2026
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    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 • Updated Jan. 28, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 28, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 27, 2026
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    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 • 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 • Jan. 23, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 21, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Jan. 20, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 16, 2026