Updated SBOM guidance: A new era for software transparency?

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…

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Beware of rogue chatbot hacking incidents

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…

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Boardroom cyber expertise comes under scrutiny

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…

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AI trends: A closer look at machine learning’s role

The hottest technology right now is AI — more specifically, generative AI. The trend is so popular that every conference and webinar speaker feels obligated to mention some form of AI, no matter their field. The innovations and risks that AI offers are both exciting and frightening. However, the heavy…

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