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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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    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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    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
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    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 • 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 • Jan. 14, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 13, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 9, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 8, 2026
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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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    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