Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Emerges as a Key Focus in Efforts to Mitigate Budget and Staffing Challenges Jennifer Lawinski • December 16, 2025 Minnesota joins a number of U.S. states investing in AI for modernization and cybersecurity risk management in 2026.…
Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security, Security Operations Startup Focuses on Secure Software Infrastructure Using AI to Protect Containers and VMs Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 16, 2025 Eilon Elhadad, co-founder and CEO, Echo (Image: Echo) Echo, a startup specializing in secure software infrastructure and helmed by a former CEO of…
Organizations are increasingly prioritizing the understanding of agentic artificial intelligence and its implications, as highlighted by JoAnn Stonier, the former chief data and AI officer and chief privacy officer at Mastercard. However, traditional governance frameworks often struggle to keep pace with the rapid and intricate cycles of innovation in AI,…
Recent reports indicate that two individuals believed to be associated with China’s notorious Salt Typhoon hacking group may have previously undergone training at Cisco’s renowned networking academy. This development comes amidst growing concerns among U.S. lawmakers that expanded wiretap powers are inadequately protecting citizens’ data, allowing intelligence agencies broader access…
Agentic AI, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations KKR-Led Series B Investment Fuels Focus on AI Agent and Non-Human Identity Management Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2025 Paul Zolfaghari, President, Saviynt (Image: Saviynt) Identity security leader Saviynt has successfully raised $700 million, underpinned by a Series B financing round,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Governance & Risk Management , Government CTO Matthew Fraser Discusses the Longevity of AI Initiatives Amid Leadership Changes Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 Matthew Fraser, NYC CTO, outlines AI strategies at The AI Summit in Manhattan. (Image: Jennifer Lawinski) As New York City…
Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Leverages AI Agents for Enhanced Security and Development Efficiency Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 9, 2025 Alon Kollmann, Co-Founder and CEO of Clover Security (Image: Clover Security) A startup founded by a former product leader from Dazz…
Application Security & Online Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Checkmarx Acquires Tromzo, Enhancing AI-Driven Security Solutions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 9, 2025 Sandeep Johri, CEO, Checkmarx (Image: Checkmarx) Checkmarx, a prominent player in the application security arena, has acquired Tromzo,…
Australia Shifts to Voluntary AI Framework, Leaving Regulatory Gaps On December 2, 2025, the Australian government unveiled a national strategy that favors voluntary frameworks for artificial intelligence, diverging sharply from its earlier proposal for enforceable regulations. Three months prior, officials had advocated for a set of ten mandatory guardrails designed…
