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    Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz

    The cloud security specialist will continue to operate under its own brand and across multiple platforms. 

    By • March 11, 2026
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    Industry to NIST: Keep agentic AI standards flexible and voluntary

    The business community said security guidance should reflect the nascency and diversity of the field.

    By • March 11, 2026
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    US entities face heightened cyber risk related to Iran war

    The military campaign against Iran is putting local governments, critical infrastructure providers and major U.S. companies at heightened risk of disruptive attacks.

    By • March 10, 2026
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    Trump administration will test infrastructure cybersecurity approaches in pilot program

    The government can’t rely on a “universal solution” to the challenges facing vital services, a top White House official said.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Conflicting definitions and timelines cause cybersecurity regulation morass, industry reps say

    A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights businesses’ frustrations with the way the government currently oversees cybersecurity.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    4 best practices to get IAM implementation right the first time

    Many enterprises are ready to upgrade IAM—a security framework that controls who can access which systems, data, and applications within an organization. Here are the best practices to follow for a successful IAM implementation.

    March 9, 2026
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    How AI will impact security careers and what leaders should do about it

    Security professionals are optimistic about AI’s impact on their careers, but challenges remain.

    By Jennifer Cox, Director of Solutions Engineering, Tines • March 9, 2026
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    Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

    In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    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 • 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 • Updated March 5, 2026
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    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 • March 4, 2026
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    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 • Updated March 3, 2026
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    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 • March 2, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Updated Feb. 27, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 24, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 24, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Feb. 20, 2026
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    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 • Updated Feb. 19, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 19, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 18, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 18, 2026
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    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
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    CISA will shutter some missions to prioritize others

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

    By • Updated Feb. 13, 2026