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    AI adoption correlates with incident frequency, underscoring need for governance

    Even organizations that haven’t been breached expect an AI-related incident in the near future, a new survey found.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    Cybersecurity experts blast US government for restricting Anthropic’s AI models

    Chief information security officers and prominent researchers called a recent export-control ban “dangerous.”

    By • June 15, 2026
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    CISO Strategy

    AI is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape, and CISOs must keep pace.

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    It’s Mythos’ world now. How do we live in it?

    Anthropic's powerful model raises difficult questions about how government and industry should work together to safeguard systems in the AI era.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Enterprises report increasing budgets for security training in AI and other critical topics

    Finding the time to train employees remains the biggest impediment to programs’ success, according to a new report.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Cyber insurance policyholders facing heavier scrutiny in underwriting, claims

    A multiyear lull in insurance rates and insurers’ over-dependence on large U.S. policyholders have led to more restrictions and exclusions in coverage.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks

    Businesses generally aren’t taking a proactive enough approach to blocking schemes that spoof their leaders’ identities, according to a new report.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Sprawling new House AI bill includes frontier model oversight, open-source security grants

    The legislation has already drawn widespread criticism for its proposal to preempt state AI laws.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    CISA chief says Trump AI executive order implementation will start soon

    The agency, depleted after several rounds of cuts imposed by the White House, insists it can handle its new AI security responsibilities.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks defy estimates as AI fuels cyber demand

    The cybersecurity sector has been under perceived pressure due to accelerating deployment of AI tools.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    ‘Don’t panic’: AI reality checks dominate major cybersecurity conference

    CISOs and their colleagues should focus on network security basics, not overhyped AI promises, analysts said at a Gartner cybersecurity event.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Trump signs EO seeking early government access to powerful AI models

    The directive represents an about-face for an administration that previously repudiated government AI reviews.

    By • Updated June 2, 2026
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    Opinion

    Turning tension into collaboration: How CIOs and CISOs can lead together

    If properly managed and channeled, age-old friction between IT and cybersecurity can create a more resilient organization.

    By Tom Scholtz, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner • June 2, 2026
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    Without strong governance, companies put credit ratings at risk in AI era

    A new report from S&P Global provides a blueprint for how companies can adapt to the changing threat environment.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Opinion

    How CISOs can manage sovereign-cloud security risks

    Selecting and adopting cloud services from non-U.S. regional providers requires solid cyber risk and security assessment.

    By Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner Cybersecurity Leadership • May 28, 2026
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    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 • May 19, 2026
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    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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    AI and an absent government: Takeaways from RSAC 2026

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

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    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 • May 11, 2026
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    Businesses eager but unprepared for AI to transform their security strategies

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

    By • May 6, 2026
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    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 • Updated May 21, 2026
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    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 • Updated May 5, 2026
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    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 • May 1, 2026
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    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 • April 29, 2026
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    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 • Updated April 23, 2026
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    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