Content by Anna Delaney

CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: David Ortiz

Anna Delaney  •  December 10, 2024

David Ortiz was building websites over 20 years ago when he first become exposed to cybersecurity. Back then, his biggest worry was denial-of-service attacks. Today, as a CISO of a global company, emerging AI threats related to phishing and deepfakes are what keeps him up at night.

CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Patrick Benoit

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

Patrick Benoit, a seasoned security leader and CyberEdBoard member, advises security leaders to lead by example and not worry about showing any of their own vulnerabilities, not least when they make a mistake. "It's OK to fail or misstep … That's what makes you a stronger leader," he said.

ISMG Editors: Major Crypto Mixer Decision Redefines Rules

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed Tornado Cash's landmark legal victory and what it means for crypto mixers, the impact of artificial intelligence on data privacy, and advancements in cybersecurity for which the industry can be thankful as it heads into 2025.

CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Martyn Booth

Anna Delaney  •  November 6, 2024

Martyn Booth has found that leadership means resilience, adaptability and fostering a collaborative, diverse team. Leading transformation efforts at global customer data science firm Dunnhumby, Booth stressed the value of having a strong foundation and strategic partnerships.

Forrester's 2025 Predictions: Gen AI Investments to Decline

Anna Delaney  •  October 28, 2024

Forrester's 2025 Predictions for Cybersecurity, Risk and Privacy report forecasts that security leaders will scale back generative AI investments by 10%. AI productivity gains have fallen short of expectations, forcing CISOs to reprioritize budgets and reassess gen AI’s role in security operations.

Securing the Cloud Journey, Staying Ahead of Evolving Threats and Risks

Anna Delaney  •  October 16, 2024

Cloud security is still a weakness for many enterprises. A panel of experts from Qualys, Honeywell and AWS discussed how organizations are solving misconfigurations and emerging threats - and tapping into the latest artificial intelligence tools for cloud defense.

ISMG Editors: Chinese Hackers Raise Stakes in Cyberespionage

Anna Delaney  •  October 11, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the implications of the U.S. investigation into Chinese hackers targeting telecom wiretap systems, the catastrophic risks of AI and the recent veto of an AI safety bill in the U.S., and the latest global ransomware response guidance.

ENISA 2024: Ransomware and AI Are Posing New Cyberthreats

Anna Delaney  •  October 3, 2024

While the number of ransomware attacks stayed about the same in the past year, cybercriminals are using more effective tactics such as weaponizing breach disclosure deadlines to extract higher ransoms, according to ENISA's 2024 Threat Landscape report.

How Are We Going to Fill 4.8 Million Cybersecurity Jobs?

Anna Delaney  •  October 2, 2024

ISC2’s 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study warns of a stagnant workforce, a growing skills gap and a shortage of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Despite increasing demand, many organizations struggle to fill critical roles, hindered by budget constraints and skills shortages.

Proof of Concept: Boosting Security and Taming AI 'Lies'

Anna Delaney  •  September 26, 2024

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Troy Leach of the Cloud Security Alliance and Avani Desai of Schellman discuss the risks of AI hallucinations. As AI models advance, hallucinations pose serious threats to security, especially when quick and accurate decision-making is essential.

ISMG Editors: How to Survive a Major Ransomware Attack

Anna Delaney  •  September 20, 2024

This week, CyberEdBoard members Jon Staniforth and Helmut Spöcker joined ISMG editors to unpack the hot topics at ISMG's London Cybersecurity Summit 2024, including ransomware lessons learned, AI trends and the growing importance of continuous learning and resilience in the cybersecurity industry.

ISMG Editors: Who Isn't Hacking the US Election?

Anna Delaney  •  August 16, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the Trump campaign's leaked documents and the many hacker groups targeting the U.S. presidential election, the potential for OpenAI's new voice feature to blur the line between AI and human relationships, and insights from the Black Hat Conference.

Preparing for the New EU AI Act: Key Compliance Steps

Anna Delaney  •  August 2, 2024

This week, the European Union's AI Act has gone into force, marking a significant step in AI development. Starting Aug. 1, 2024, it will enforce strict rules on high-risk AI systems and prohibit harmful practices, to ensure transparency and protect fundamental rights.

Proof of Concept: How Can We Outpace Deepfake Threats?

Anna Delaney  •  July 25, 2024

As deepfakes evolve, they pose significant cybersecurity risks and require adaptable security measures. In this episode of "Proof of Concept," Sam Curry of Zscaler and Heather West of Venable discuss strategies for using advanced security tactics to outpace deepfake threats.

Remembering Steve King - Cybersecurity's 'Great Connector'

Anna Delaney , Cal Harrison  •  July 10, 2024

Steve King served in senior leadership roles in technology development and deployment for the past 25 years. He worked as author, serial startup founder, CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO and - most recently - a passionate campaigner for cybersecurity education at ISMG. King died June 27, 2024, after an illness.