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Weekly Digest Issue #75 – May 16, 2024
CyAN’s weekly digest of cybersecurity news from around the globe. Find the links to the full articles below. LinkedIn version and discussion available here. If there is a topic you would like to see more of, do not hesitate to get in touch! Part 1 Cybersecurity News Part 2: Analysis & Trends Brought to you by Jana Jakubovská, Secretary General at […]
How Mistral’s Partnership with Microsoft Secures its Future in the Competitive AI Landscape
AI is causing unprecedented changes that are both creating new opportunities and transforming individuals, businesses, and society. The current AI landscape is characterised by increased competition and dependence on a small number of dominant players. These players have the talent, resources, data, and a willing mindset to reach into their deep pockets to succeed. As […]
Beyond Employment: How AI Will Transform the Economy and Society for better or worse.
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” was a poignant observation by Arthur C. Clarke in 1973. I find this quote befitting our reality where the pace of change brought about by technology is unparalleled. It implies that we often have unrealistic expectations about the immediate opportunities or challenges of new technologies while underestimating […]
Navigating the Future of AI: Australia’s Path to Safe, Responsible, and Secure AI
Introduction: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our digital world has profound implications, especially for professionals in cybersecurity, privacy, and data security. The Australian Government’s “Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation” interim response offers pivotal guidance in this realm. This article explores these insights, underscoring their relevance for these professionals. AI’s Impact on […]
Cybersecurity Year in Review 2023: Key Events, Learnings, and Takeaways
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s essential to look back at the major cybersecurity events of the year and extract crucial learnings and takeaways. This year has been marked by significant incidents that have reshaped our understanding of digital security, privacy, and cyber resilience. Major Cybersecurity Incidents of 2023 Some statistics for reference: Number […]
Striking a Balance between Values and Laws, Innovation and Regulation – Artificial Intelligence
The blog “The Tale of Two Approaches to Artificial Intelligence – EU AI Act & U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI” was a balanced look at the similarities and difference in approaches to AI. The divergence of approach is a manifestation of our different legal systems, political cultures, and strategic priorities. This […]
Weekly Digest Issue #73 – Dec 13, 2023
CyAN’s weekly digest of cybersecurity news from around the globe. Find the links to the full articles below. LinkedIn version and discussion available here. If there is a topic you would like to see more of, do not hesitate to get in touch! * The House Intelligence Committee’s Surveillance ‘Reform’ Bill is a Farce https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/12/section-702-needs-reform-and-oversight-not-expansion-congress-should-oppose-hpsci* Researchers Unmask Sandman APT’s Hidden […]
Resilience Building Regulations and the Financial Sector
The financial sector handles sensitive data and transactions that affect our economy and society. It is a critical sector and is vulnerable to cyberattacks. The SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, and Kaseya attacks to name a few, have exposed the weaknesses and gaps in our cybersecurity practices and regulations. To address these challenges and enhance the digital […]
The Tale of Two Approaches to Artificial Intelligence – EU AI Act & U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most powerful and transformative technologies of our time and it also poses significant challenges and risks for safety, security, human rights, and democracy. How can governments regulate AI to protect the public interest and values while fostering trust and innovation? I will briefly compare these two policy initiatives, […]