Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

A data breach at virtual medical provider Confidant Health lays bare the vast difference between personally identifiable information (PII) on the one hand and sensitive data on the other. The story began when security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured database containing 5.3 terabytes of exposed data linked to Confidant…

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Addressing growing concerns about cybersecurity in manufacturing

Manufacturing has become increasingly reliant on modern technology, including industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT). While these innovations boost productivity and streamline operations, they’ve vastly expanded the cyberattack surface. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report, the average total cost…

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3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity

IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million. Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However, as attack surfaces expand, security leaders must adopt a more…

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AI hallucinations can pose a risk to your cybersecurity

In early 2023, Google’s Bard made headlines for a pretty big mistake, which we now call an AI hallucination. During a demo, the chatbot was asked, “What new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope can I tell my 9-year-old about?” Bard answered that JWST, which launched in December 2021,…

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