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Ex-FBI Leader Cynthia Kaiser on Sanctions, Ecosystem Disruption, Stronger Policies
U.S. cyber policy now treats ransomware gangs and fraud networks as transnational criminal organizations. Former FBI cyber leader Cynthia Kaiser explains how sanctions, infrastructure takedowns, and international cooperation could weaken cybercrime ecosystems and reduce attacks.

CIOs Face Integration, Talent and ROI Hurdles Despite Rising AI Budgets
CIOs looking for quick wins from AI may be out of luck. The real value from AI won't come from plug-and-play tools that can be bought, but rather from the hard work of integrating AI into enterprise systems, workflows and operating models, according to new research from Cognizant.

Startup Platform Targets Autonomous Detection and Exposure Management
Cybersecurity startup Kai emerged from stealth with $125 million in funding led by Evolution Equity to develop an agentic AI platform that automates exposure management, threat intelligence, analysis and detection workflows while helping security teams remediate vulnerabilities faster.

Vendor Combines AI Attack Agents, Human Experts to Simulate Real-World Cyberattacks
Offensive security startup Armadin secured nearly $190 million in funding to expand a platform that uses AI agents to automate red-team operations. The technology enables companies to continuously test defenses and uncover attack paths that traditional consulting engagements often miss.

Segmentation Mandates Make One-Way Data-Flow Architectures Essential
Data diodes are re-emerging as a preferred control as IT-OT convergence expands the industrial attack surface and regulators tighten segmentation mandates. Hardware-enforced, one-way data flow offers provable isolation for critical infrastructure and growing executive accountability.

Many healthcare sector organizations are delaying to even begin contemplating - let alone strategizing - how to mitigate post-quantum risk - but procrastination is a major mistake, said Ali Youssef, director of emerging tech security, at Henry Ford Health.

To help strengthen the health ecosystem's overall incident response preparedness, the Health Sector Coordinating Council in coordination with the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center will in July host a first-ever nationwide virtual cyber exercise, said Greg Garcia, of the HSCC.

CRM-Obsessed ShinyHunters Gang Exploits Misconfigured Customer Experience Portals
A prolific and noisy cybercrime gang with a penchant for stealing Salesforce customers' data and holding it ransom is taking advantage of misconfigured guest accounts meant to provide public access to services meant to remain private, using a Google scanning tool to identify vulnerable accounts.

Gartner's Apeksha Kaushik on Why Detection Alone Can't Stop ID Impersonation
Organizations facing deepfake-driven impersonation attacks must move beyond traditional detection strategies and build stronger identity resilience. Security leaders should adopt layered defenses that combine detection, prevention and broader risk signals to disrupt attackers.

Startup Exits Stealth Targeting Insider Risk, Shadow AI and GenAI Data Exposure
Cybersecurity startup Jazz has raised $61 million with an AI-driven approach to data loss prevention. Its platform deploys agent investigators that analyze data context, users, systems and processes to detect insider threats and risky AI usage more accurately than legacy rule-based tools.

How Silos Drain Time, Money and AI Value Across Modern Enterprises
Silos are draining organizations more than leaders realize. From duplicated work and stalled decisions to fragmented AI adoption and shadow tools, internal barriers are eroding productivity and digital transformation. The cost is measurable and preventable for those willing to act.

Healthcare CISOs and their teams often contemplate the benefits of going passwordless in their organizations but face pushback from clinicians concerned that the new tech will slow down their access to critical patient care systems or disrupt their workflow.

Similar Fraud Rates Across Documents Reveal Weaknesses in Verification Workflows
One in 16 documents processed across financial institutions last year showed signs of manipulation, fabrication or misrepresentation. Most fraud teams want better document detection and tighter review queues. But financial institutions may be looking in the wrong place.

Top European Court Advisor Says Policy Should Be 'Refund Now, Sue Later'
Banks must promptly refund phishing victims when the scams lead to unauthorized transactions, an advisor to the European Union’s top court has said. The case in question involves an unnamed Polish woman who got duped on an online auction platform.

Company Says Limits Triggered Federal Retaliation, Which Violate Free Speech Rights
AI developer Anthropic sued the U.S. government alleging retaliation after it refused to allow its Claude models to support lethal autonomous warfare or mass surveillance of Americans. The suit claims federal agencies unlawfully banned the firm's technology and labeled it a national security risk.

AI Shutdown Risk Exposes Governance Gaps and Vendor Dependency Concerns
The federal government's recent decision to designate Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI platform, as a "supply-chain risk" should raise alarm bells for technology leaders who are tasked with embedding AI systems across the enterprise. Going all-in with a single AI vendor can be risky.

Vendors Cite Global Teams as Iran War Raises Travel Questions From Israel
Several Israeli cybersecurity firms say they still plan to attend RSAC 2026 despite the Iran war. Companies including Orca Security, Check Point, Cyera and Radware say their global workforce structure allows them to maintain conference participation even if travel from Israel remains difficult.

Trump Signs Executive Order and Publishes Cyberspace Strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump signed Friday afternoon an executive order directing federal prosecutors, cyber defense officials and diplomats to ramp up efforts to combat cybercriminal gangs. Trump signed the order in tandem with publishing a five-page cybersecurity strategy.

Growing AI Investments Push Enterprises to Demand Accountability From Tech Vendors
Companies spent over $300 billion on artificial intelligence last year, yet most initiatives produced little measurable value. As skepticism grows, a new debate is emerging around accountability in enterprise technology contracts and whether vendors should share responsibility for outcomes.