In this special edition at AWS re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas, ISMG editors discuss groundbreaking generative AI use cases transforming industries, from predictive fleet management to drug discovery, and explore how AI is reshaping user expectations in data analytics.
Welcome to ISMG's GovWare 2024 Compendium. GovWare, Singapore's premier cybersecurity trade event held as part of Singapore International Cyber Week, brought together a community of cybersecurity professionals, including policymakers, tech innovators and information security leaders.
Historically, IT and security teams have operated in silos, creating gaps in knowledge and response. Gen AI bridges this gap through natural language interfaces, enabling better communication and understanding between departments, said Druva CTO Stephen Manley.
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.
Advanced AI took the center stage at Microsoft Ignite 2024. Reflecting on AI as the "most transformative technology of our time," CEO Satya Nadella set the tone for Microsoft's future where every facet of technology is integrated with AI in all key aspects - productivity, collaboration and security.
Law enforcement investigating murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, are examining potential motives. But shell casings reportedly found at the crime scene spotlight one of the top motives speculated - anger over the company's alleged denial of coverage practices. Where does AI fit in?
Hackers can potentially use AI to manipulate data that's generated and shared by some health apps, diminishing the data's accuracy and integrity, said Sina Yazdanmehr and Lucian Ciobotaru of cybersecurity firm Aplite, describing a recent research project involving Google Health Connect.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued proposed "guardrails" to help ensure that the use of artificial intelligence for Medicare Advantage insurance plans does not result in inequitable access to healthcare-related services. The proposed rule will go into effect in 2026.
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.
Robots controlled by large language models can be jailbroken "alarmingly" easily, found researchers who manipulated machines into detonating bombs. "Jailbreaking attacks are applicable and arguably, significantly more effective on AI-powered robots," researchers said.
Artificial intelligence tools currently used by organizations in the United Kingdom to screen job applicants pose privacy risks and are susceptible to bias and accuracy issues, the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office found. The ICO focused on machine learning and natural language processing.
In cybersecurity, there's no such thing as "done learning." The field's dynamic nature - driven by rapid technological advances and evolving threats - demands that professionals stay adaptable and proactive. It's essential for staying relevant, effective and prepared for what's next.
Large language models developed by Meta and Mistral AI are among a dozen artificial intelligence models that fail to meet the cybersecurity and fairness requirements of the European Union AI Act, which went into effect on Aug. 1, said developers of a new open-source AI evaluation tool.
It's crucial for healthcare sector organizations to vet their artificial intelligence tech vendors in the same robust way they scrutinize the privacy and security practices of all their other third-party suppliers, said attorney Linda Malek of the law firm Crowell & Moring.
Financial regulators with the state of New York on Wednesday published guidance to help organizations identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats related to artificial intelligence. The New York State Department of Financial Services said it's not imposing new requirements.
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