Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Proposals Calls for AI Growth Zones and National Data Library Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 13, 2025 Image: Shutterstock British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a strategic initiative aimed at positioning the United Kingdom as a leader in artificial intelligence, which…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…
An automated license-plate-recognition (ALPR) system in Nashville, Tennessee, has come under scrutiny after a security researcher revealed significant vulnerabilities that expose vast amounts of live vehicle data. Over a brief span of 20 minutes, the ALPR system captured photographs and detailed information of nearly 1,000 vehicles, including various makes and…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Cyber Defense Agency Aims to Strengthen Protections Against Chinese Intrusion Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 3, 2025 A final rule from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency concludes a Biden administration initiative to limit the bulk transfer of Americans’ data to adversary nations including China. (Image:…
Ransomware: A Historical Overview and Its Evolution Ransomware, a malicious software category designed to deny access to a system or to seize data until a ransom is paid, has undergone significant transformation since its origins. Emerging from simple exploits in the 1980s, it has escalated into a widespread global menace,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Critics Argue OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Status Threatens Security Obligations Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI’s initiative to transition into a for-profit organization is facing significant backlash from industry competitors and advocates for artificial intelligence safety.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development 2025 Expected to Mark a Pragmatic Shift in AI Approaches Across Industries Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 30, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As we approach 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is poised for significant transformation, moving away from the experimental…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Regulations Aim to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries David Perera (@daveperera) • December 27, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has finalized a set of regulations that will restrict the bulk transfer of sensitive data regarding Americans to foreign nations, particularly China and…
Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
