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 […]
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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 […]
The Power of Fully Homomorphic Encryption in the Fight Against Ransomware

A repost of an article one of our members wrote for a client of his, regarding the use case of fully homomorphic encryption as a safeguard against ransomware-borne data exfiltration and various forms of extortion.
CyAN Mentorship Pilot Wrap-Up

CyAN just completed a pilot of its new mentorship programme, comprising 6 candidates from various universities around the world, and 5 mentors from the CyAN community.
CyAN Mentorship Programme Report – Nils Eiling

CyAN mentorship pilot member Nils Eiling shares his experiences on how his collaboration with mentor and CyAN member Boris Taratine contributed to his research and academic development.
Weekly Digest Issue #72 – Dec 04, 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! Brought to you by James Briscoe, Secretary General at the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)
The EU Cyber Resilience Act – A Brief-ish and Sloppy Overview

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) recently gained political agreement, and is in the process of being adopted by the parliament. This expansive regulation will deeply affect how ICT products are designed, sold, and maintained in a more secure manner throughout the EU.
🔍 Exploring the Nexus: NIST Framework vs. DORA Regulation in the Financial Sector 🌐💼

CyAN member Gilles Chevillon shares an analysis of the Digital Operational Resilience Act, the European Union’s flagship regulation governing cybersecurity in the financial sector.
Video/Podcast – The Paradoxes of Personalization, Regulation, and Trust

Kojo Osei Amoyaw-Osei is a master’s candidate at EM-Lyon Business School. He joins us today to discuss his thesis project for the MSc programme in Cybersecurity and Defence Management.
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, […]