Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

The administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

By Eric Geller • March 6, 2026

HHS adds cybersecurity guidance to healthcare sector self-assessment tool

Organizations can now use the online platform to test their readiness for digital security crises.

By Eric Geller • March 6, 2026

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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 Eric Geller • Updated March 5, 2026

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 David Jones • March 4, 2026

Pro-Russia actors team with Iran-linked hackers in attacks

The groups formed a loose alliance in recent days, targeting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and the U.S. 

By David Jones • Updated March 3, 2026

How Microsoft, partners are tackling ‘huge, huge task’ of making security software safer

The technology giant and third-party security vendors are plotting an ambitious overhaul of how their products interoperate.

By Eric Geller • March 2, 2026

ResOps: The new operating model bridging security, identity and recovery

Why 77% of enterprises lack AI security practices – and the new operating model bridging the gap.

March 2, 2026

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 Eric Geller • Updated Feb. 27, 2026

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 Eric Geller • Feb. 24, 2026

Threat groups move at record speeds, as AI helps scale attacks

A report by CrowdStrike shows cybercrime groups are outpacing security teams and increasingly abusing legitimate tools.

By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2026

AI vs. AI: Why cybersecurity’s new front line is behavioral intelligence

 Behavioral analytics and automation in the age of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Nima Baiati, Executive Director and General Manager, Commercial Software & Security Solutions, Lenovo • Feb. 23, 2026

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 Eric Geller • Feb. 20, 2026

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 David Jones • Updated Feb. 19, 2026

AI’s ‘connective tissue’ is woefully insecure, Cisco warns

In a new report, the company also said businesses should beware of the “SolarWinds of AI.”

By Eric Geller • Feb. 19, 2026

Identity and supply chain need more attention, risk intelligence firm says

Roughly a third of attacks now use stolen credentials, according to the company’s latest report.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 18, 2026

Threat groups use AI to speed up and scale cyberattacks

A report from Palo Alto Networks finds hackers are increasingly using stolen identities and exploiting critical vulnerabilities within minutes of disclosure.

By David Jones • Feb. 18, 2026

New security research finds governance determines trust in AI

As AI adoption deepens, governance determines whether security teams can trust it.

By Niall Heffernan, Staff GRC Analyst, Tines • Feb. 17, 2026

CISA will shutter some missions to prioritize others

The agency has lost roughly one-third of its workforce since January 2025.

By Eric Geller • Updated Feb. 13, 2026

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 Eric Geller • Feb. 12, 2026

The Future of DAST in an AI-First World: Why Runtime Security Testing Remains Critical

Runtime validation is where the gap is widening—and where this shift creates the biggest leap forward.

By Joni Klippert, CEO of StackHawk • Feb. 12, 2026

Microsoft prepares to refresh Secure Boot’s digital certificate

Some customers, including in critical infrastructure sectors, will need to manually review their devices’ readiness for the update.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 10, 2026

Polish power grid hack offers lessons for critical infrastructure operators, CISA says

The agency listed several steps businesses could take to prevent similar cyberattacks.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 10, 2026

FTC data highlights online threats to consumers and businesses

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

By Eric Geller • Feb. 9, 2026

New research: 3 big challenges facing security teams (and how to overcome them)

New research from Tines shows AI adoption is high, but manual workloads and burnout persist.

By Jennifer Cox, Director of Solutions Engineering, Tines • Feb. 9, 2026

CISA orders feds to disconnect unsupported network edge devices

The government is worried about hackers accessing systems through insecure and poorly monitored routers, firewalls and similar equipment at the network perimeter.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 5, 2026