Welcome new member – Fatema Fardan

Please welcome our newest CyAN member,  Fatema Fardan, from Bahrain. Fatema Fardan is a passionate and experienced Cyber, Digital, and Information Security professional with over 16 years of expertise in the financial and banking industries. She has successfully managed and delivered enterprise-level projects, including Information Security Strategy Design, Security Process Framework and Policy Development aligned […]

Welcome New Member – William Rivera

Please welcome our newest CyAN member, Will Rivera, from the United States! Will Rivera is a seasoned leader with over 17 years of experience in advocacy and mission-driven organizations. As Managing Director at MyOwn Image, he drives nationwide efforts to combat technology-facilitated violence and promote intimate privacy, working at the intersection of digital safety and […]

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 […]

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, […]

SolarWinds of Change – How the SEC Ruling Affects the Future of InfoSec Officers

Cybersecurity is more than a technical issue as it has legal and financial implications for companies and investors.  The recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges levied against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer illustrates the serious consequences of failing to disclose and manage cybersecurity risks and incidents in accordance with federal […]