Unlocking Compliance: The Importance of SBOMs in Modern Software Development In an era where cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, the adoption of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) has emerged as a critical component in enhancing software development practices and compliance measures. Recent events underscore the role these tools play in…
Rising Concerns Over Employee Data Breaches Amidst Lack of Cybersecurity Investment Recent weeks have seen a surge in the exposure of sensitive employee data across a multitude of organizations, a trend that highlights significant vulnerabilities in data security protocols. For example, on November 12, Amazon Inc. confirmed a substantial breach…
Cybersecurity Landscape: Insights from Dan Conrad, Field CTO at Commvault Dan Conrad, serving as the Field Chief Technology Officer and Principal Technologist for Commvault, has a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity, specifically in areas such as Active Directory engineering, solutions architecture, and identity strategy. His extensive career includes senior roles…
Rhode Island Residents’ Data Compromised Following Significant Cyberattack; Potential for Data Leakage Imminent In a noteworthy cybersecurity incident, the personal data of residents in Rhode Island has reportedly been compromised due to a substantial cyberattack. Such breaches pose critical risks, affecting individuals and organizations alike, and are indicative of growing…
In a recent development that has sparked considerable discussion in the cybersecurity community, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—artificial intelligence that can surpass human performance across a wide range of tasks—may arrive as early as 2027 or 2028. Contrarily, Elon Musk forecasts an even sooner emergence,…
IT Outage Linked to Ransomware Attack at California Healthcare Provider In a significant cybersecurity incident, PIH Health, a regional healthcare provider in Southern California, has confirmed that it is grappling with an ongoing IT outage following a ransomware attack on December 1. Cybercriminals claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient…
In today’s digital landscape, data breaches have become alarmingly frequent, yet public concern appears to be waning. A recent survey by All About Cookies reveals that roughly 65% of internet users received notifications about data compromises within the past year. Despite these widespread alerts, a significant portion of users expressed…
Cybersecurity Incident Report: High-Profile Arrests, Drone Sightings, and Privacy Concerns This week has witnessed a series of notable events drawing attention to both law enforcement and cybersecurity issues. On Monday, authorities apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, charging him with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione’s five-day evasion…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Also: How Leading Cybersecurity Firms are Preparing for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • December 13, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Michael Novinson In the latest weekly roundup, the editors at ISMG examined the implications…
