Content by Anna Delaney

Steve Katz, World's First CISO, Dies in Hospice Care

Anna Delaney , Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  December 4, 2023

Steve Katz, the world's first CISO, died Saturday night while under hospice care in Long Island, New York. He left a strong legacy - not just as a pioneer and trailblazer in cybersecurity leadership but also as a beloved colleague and mentor who generously shared his time and wisdom.

ISACA Generative AI Survey: Training Gaps, Focus on Security

Anna Delaney  •  December 1, 2023

According to a recent pulse poll from ISACA on generative AI, only 6% of respondents' organizations are providing training to all staff on AI, and more than half - 54% - say that no AI training is provided at all, even to teams directly affected by AI.

ISMG Editors: What Did the Sam Altman-OpenAI Saga Teach Us?

Anna Delaney  •  December 1, 2023

In the latest weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss Sam Altman and OpenAI's brief leadership nightmare, the state of generative AI one year after the general release of ChatGPT, and how police nabbed a suspected ransomware group ringleader in Ukraine.

ISMG Editors: Will Federal Budget Cuts Bite US Security?

Anna Delaney  •  November 24, 2023

In the latest weekly update, the former federal CISO, Grant Schneider, joins three editors at ISMG to discuss important cybersecurity issues, including advice for the next White House cyber director and liability concerns facing CISOs following SolarWinds and its CISO being accused of fraud.

ISMG Editors: Hospitals, Patients Suffer Relentless Attacks

Anna Delaney  •  November 17, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at Information Security Media Group discuss why a growing number of U.S. and Canadian hospitals have been forced to turn away patients because of cyberattacks, innovations that have surfaced during the Israel-Hamas war and the future of industrial automation.

Proof of Concept: Assessing the US Executive Order on AI

Anna Delaney  •  November 17, 2023

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Zscaler's Sam Curry and Venable's Heather West join ISMG editors to discuss the implications of President Biden's executive order on AI, how AI enhances security review processes, the potential for AI to spot software flaws, and challenges of AI talent acquisition.

ISMG Editors: Latest Updates on AI Tech, Regulations

Anna Delaney  •  November 10, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at Information Security Media Group discuss the shaping of responsible artificial intelligence governance, major takeaways from the U.K. AI Summit, and an overview of the main themes and insights from ISMG's recent Mumbai Summit.

How CISOs Can Mitigate Personal Liability Concerns

Anna Delaney  •  November 6, 2023

SEC regulators have filed charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO Tim Brown - accusing them of misleading investors about the firm's cybersecurity practices in light of a high-profile hack. Canon security leader Quentyn Taylor examined implications for other CISOs.

ISC2 Cyber Workforce Study Says AI, Cloud Skills Are Needed

Anna Delaney  •  November 6, 2023

Tech firms are making huge investments in generative AI tools, but nearly half of cybersecurity professionals say they have little or no or knowledge of AI, according to ISC2's Cyber Workforce Study 2023, which surveyed 14,865 international security practitioners and decision-makers.

ISMG Editors: Examining the Record Surge in Ransomware

Anna Delaney  •  November 3, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss how Israeli tech companies are supporting the war effort, how the volume of ransomware attacks reached a record high in September and why retailer Costco faces privacy claims for its use of website tracking tools for online pharmacy customers.

Why CISOs Should Pay Attention to SolarWinds SEC Allegations

Anna Delaney  •  November 1, 2023

The fallout from the SEC's charges of fraud and internal control failures against SolarWinds and its CISO has implications for the industry. Cordery Compliance attorney Jonathan Armstrong advises security leaders to "take heed and remember that the actions of today can determine your fate tomorrow."

ISMG Editors: Business, Cyber Resilience in Israel-Hamas War

Anna Delaney  •  October 27, 2023

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss how cybersecurity businesses are building resilience during the Israel-Hamas war, the latest on the hacks of Cisco IOS XE devices, and recommendations for businesses in Indonesia looking to improve their cybersecurity practices.

Cyber Fail: Can You Trust Hallucinating Chatbots?

Anna Delaney  •  October 26, 2023

Welcome to "Cyber Fail." In this ISMG program, our experts uncover fails so we can strengthen our defenses. In this episode, we take on deepfakes, hallucinating chatbots, the fate of humanity and why you should never put your trust in a ransomware gang.

Proof of Concept: Overcoming Open-Source Code Security Risks

Anna Delaney  •  October 26, 2023

In the latest "Proof of Concept," DXC Technology IT CISO and CyberEdBoard member Mike Baker and Chris Hughes, co-founder and CISO of Aquia, join ISMG editors to discuss benefits, challenges and misconceptions of adopting open-source software in modern code bases - plus best practices for securing them.

ISMG Editors: Impact of Israel-Hamas War on Cybersecurity

Anna Delaney  •  October 20, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at Information Security Media Group discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the threat landscape and the workforce, the role of the U.S. in shaping the future of AI technology, and highlights from ISMG's Financial Services Summit in New York.