In a recent discussion, Dave Bailey, vice president at Clearwater, highlighted the critical role of governance and trust frameworks in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare. He emphasized that the safety and accuracy of AI applications are contingent upon these frameworks, especially in clinical settings where inaccuracies can…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH HCIactive Health Data Breach Affects Nearly 3.1 Million Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2026 Healthcare Interactive (HCIactive) reported that a cyber incident from 2025 has impacted approximately 3.1 million individuals. (Image: HCIactive) In a significant cybersecurity incident reported by Healthcare Interactive,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CISA Responds to Concerns Over Director’s Use of AI Tool Amid Compliance Review Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 28, 2026 Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (Image: CISA) The use of ChatGPT by the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Cisco Research Highlights the Impact of AI on Data Privacy and Governance Jennifer Lawinski • January 27, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings from Cisco’s 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study reveal significant transformations in enterprise data privacy and governance. The study…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Data Security Series B Round at $1.5B Valuation Fuels Expansion into AI, Application, and Data Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 26, 2026 Amiram Shachar, co-founder and CEO, Upwind (Image: Upwind) Upwind, a cloud security startup led by a former NetApp executive, has…
Recent warnings from security researchers highlight a particularly insidious phishing technique known as ZeroFont, which enables cybercriminals to evade detection by AI-driven email security systems. This method utilizes hidden characters formatted with a font size of zero, allowing malicious content to blend seamlessly into legitimate communication. The ZeroFont technique involves…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Leadership & Executive Communication, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Collaboration With Israeli Startup Enhances Cybersecurity Training Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 23, 2026 Carlos Enamorado, director of product strategy and partnerships, CyberEd.io, and Etti Berger, co-founder and CEO, CyCube Information Security Media Group has strategically…
US Customs and Border Protection Engages General Dynamics for AI-Powered Quantum Sensors The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has contracted General Dynamics to develop a prototype of advanced “quantum sensors” integrated with a sophisticated artificial intelligence database. This initiative aims to enhance the detection of illicit items and…
