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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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    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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    UK authorities warn of pro-Russia groups targeting critical infrastructure, local government

    The alert comes just over a month after a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and Western allies citing hacktivist activity against OT providers. 

    By • Jan. 20, 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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    AI surges among top business risk concerns, while cybersecurity holds firm

    A report from Allianz Commercial shows the rapid embrace of AI is posing new challenges for enterprise leaders.

    By • Jan. 14, 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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    Majority of hedge funds boosted cybersecurity spending in 2025

    About half of firms suffered a breach, and a large percentage cited third-party risks.

    By • Jan. 13, 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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    How to stop insider-driven data loss in browser sessions

    Midmarket teams turn to secure browsers capable of providing deep visibility and enforcing granular user controls during user browsing sessions, the goal being to prevent intentional or unintentional leaks without adding friction to the user experience.

    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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    Jaguar Land Rover reports fiscal Q3 sales slump following cyberattack

    The hack forced the automaker to halt production for weeks and caused disruptions across the supply chain.

    By • Jan. 6, 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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    FCC IoT labeling program loses lead company after China probe

    It’s unclear if the FCC will seek to continue the program, which originated during the previous administration.

    By • Updated Jan. 6, 2026
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    From tech sprawl to clarity with XDR

    For organizations struggling with tech sprawl or alert fatigue, Cortex XDR offers a way to automate detection and response and adopt a more consolidated approach to endpoint security — without the wholesale replacement of your tech stack.

    Jan. 5, 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