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    NIST and MITRE partner to test AI defense technology for critical infrastructure

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology is partnering with a nonprofit research organization to study how AI can boost the security of critical infrastructure. NIST on Monday announced that the agency and MITRE are creating an AI Economic Security Center to Secure U.S. Critical Infr...

    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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    Risk Management

    An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority. 

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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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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    NIST adds to AI security guidance with Cybersecurity Framework profile

    Organizations have a new resource to map AI considerations onto NIST’s most famous security blueprint.

    By • Dec. 17, 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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    CISOs view hybrid environments as best way to manage risk, compliance

    Security leaders are also focused on the convergence of IT and operational technology as business continuity becomes a major concern.

    By • Updated Dec. 15, 2025
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    Fighting AI with AI: How midmarket teams can turn the tables on smarter threats

    AI has significantly lowered the barrier to entry for cybercrime.

    Dec. 15, 2025
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    The new frontline: How AI and automation are securing the supply chain

    In today’s digital economy, trust isn’t a given, it’s engineered across the entire supply chain.

    By Nima Baiati, Executive Director and General Manager, Commercial Software & Security Solutions, Lenovo • 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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    Cyberattacks force small firms to raise prices: ITRC

    The price hikes create a hidden “cyber tax” that is helping to fuel inflation, according to the report. 

    By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Grid-scale battery energy storage systems face heightened risk of cyberattack

    Experts warn that state-linked threat groups are actively searching for ways to disrupt the industry amid growing power demand in the U.S.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Majority of global firms plan to boost cyber spending in 2026

    A report by Marsh shows companies are also focused on third-party risk mitigation.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure

    A research firm also finds nation-states aligning their cyberattacks more closely with geostrategic goals.

    By • Dec. 8, 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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    Leading surveillance camera vendor signs CISA’s product-security pledge

    Axis Communications is the first major surveillance camera maker to vow to adhere to CISA’s security guidelines.

    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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    Hackers ready threat campaign aimed at Zendesk environments

    Researchers warn that hackers linked to recent social engineering attacks are targeting customer-service platforms. 

    By • Updated Dec. 1, 2025
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    European police dismantle cryptocurrency mixer popular with ransomware gangs

    Authorities have spent years trying to cripple the ecosystem that helps hackers hide their profits.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Emerging cybersecurity needs: What the market is telling us

    Default-deny, strict controls and real-time monitoring: how to stop threats before they start.

    By Yuriy Tsibere • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Thanksgiving holiday weekend kicks off heightened threat environment for security teams

    As workers take family time and consumers race for Black Friday discounts, hackers gain an advantage to penetrate vulnerable corporate perimeters.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Microsoft tightens cloud login process to prevent common attack

    Hackers have spent decades exploiting a ubiquitous type of vulnerability. Microsoft is trying to change that.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025