The intersection of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is a critical aspect of an organisation’s strategy to protect its digital assets, maintain its reputation, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool that can positively transform GRC strategy and implementation. In this blog post, […]
The CyAN Blog
Cybersecurity Advisors Network’s blog is a forum for CyAN members and friends to present their work and analysis to the broader information security community.
Balancing Privacy and Security in AI Systems: Navigating the Cybersecurity Conundrum
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought about a new era of innovation, and its integration into cybersecurity has opened doors for more robust and efficient defences. However, as AI systems become more sophisticated, the challenges of protecting sensitive data and user privacy have also grown. In this blog post, we will discuss […]
Cybermindz US Launch: Mental Health Support for Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybermindz, which CyAN is a founding partner of, has officially launched in the US! We are especially proud of Peter Coroneos, our former VP, who founded Cybermindz and brought it to where it is today. Cybermindz has made a significant contribution to the cybersecurity industry with the launch of their on-the-ground mental health support for cyber […]
DORA : Les enjeux de la résilience opérationnelle pour le système financier européen
Le Digital Operational Resilience Act («DORA ») fait partie du paquet législatif relatif aux services numérique présenté en 2020 par la Commission de l’Union Européenne (« UE ») et voté fin 2022 par le Parlement. Ce règlement (UE) 2022 /2554 vise à assurer la stabilité et le sain développement du secteur financier à l’heure de […]
CyAN Announces Mentorship Programme
The Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) is piloting its cybersecurity mentorship programme for university students.
Navigating the Discrepancy Between GDPR and KYC Obligations
In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between GDPR and KYC obligations and how they can create challenges for organizations.
Interview with Dr. Cormac Callanan about The US National Cybersecurity Strategy
Dr. Cormac Callanan and John Salomon discuss the US National Cybersecurity Strategy, released by the White House on March 1 2023. In this extensive conversation, they dive into the five pillars of the strategy. What is the US government doing to drive greater cybersecurity maturity? How will the strategy not only impact the United States’ […]
Translation – Fujitsu Breach
The following is a translation by James Briscoe, CyAN Secretary General. The original Japanese announcement by Fujitsu details the results of an investigation by Fujitsu into unauthorised external communications on one of their services. This announcement has not yet made it into the English language. Please find the original Japanese announcement on Fujitsu’s site here. […]
Cybersecurity and Online Gambling
John Salomon talks to Jonathan Srugo, cybersecurity consultant, founder of Nebotain Smart Digital Defense, and former CISO of an Asian online gaming company. Internet gambling is a sector that, while not familiar to many cybersecurity professionals, nonetheless presents a major attack surface to numerous threat actors – including organized crime, fraudsters, extortionists, and governments. In […]