Quantum computing is a new paradigm with the potential to tackle problems that classical computers cannot solve today. Unfortunately, this also introduces threats to the digital economy and particularly the financial sector. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a regulatory framework that introduces uniform requirements across the European Union…

The cost of cyberattacks on software supply chains is a growing problem, with the average data breach costing $4.45 million in 2023. Since President Biden’s 2021 executive order, software bills of materials (SBOMs) have become a cornerstone in protecting supply chains. In December 2023, the National Security Agency (NSA) published…

For years, chatbots have been a useful tool to help automate customer-facing applications. But what happens if the chatbot goes rogue? Recent reports have revealed that this may have happened to the Comcast / Xfinity chatbot. First, there were incidents of Xfinity email outages. Next, some reported that if you…

Why are companies concerned about cybersecurity? Some of the main drivers are data protection, compliance, risk management and ensuring business continuity. None of these are minor issues. Then why do board members frequently keep their distance when it comes to cyber concerns? A report released last year showed that just…