Content by Anna Delaney

College Students Help Boost Cybersecurity With Free Clinics

Anna Delaney  •  April 16, 2024

A new initiative in the U.S. is pairing college students with university researchers to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for resource-poor organizations and small businesses. The program serves as both an educational platform and a way for students to gain practical field experience.

New Foundation Sees Mental Health Tied to Cyber Resilience

Anna Delaney  •  April 15, 2024

In response to rising stress levels in cybersecurity, industry leaders, including CTO Sarb Sembhi of Virtually Informed, have launched the Mental Health in CyberSecurity Charter and Foundation to focus on mental health, high-pressure jobs and burnout in the field.

ISMG Editors: Unpacking the Change Healthcare Attack Saga

Anna Delaney  •  April 12, 2024

In the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors discussed the unending twists and turns in the Change Healthcare cyberattack, positive signs of economic recovery in the cybersecurity tech market, and how artificial intelligence is shaking up supply chain security.

ISMG Editors: Breaking Down OT Cybersecurity Challenges

Anna Delaney  •  April 5, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed key insights on OT security from the Cyber Security for Critical Assets Summit in Houston, the implications of a critical Linux utility found to have a backdoor, and a CISO's perspective on comprehensive cloud security strategy.

ISMG Editors: Apple's Antitrust Showdown With the Feds

Anna Delaney  •  March 29, 2024

In the latest weekly update, legal expert Jonathan Armstrong joined three ISMG editors to discuss the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple, ransomware payment dilemmas and AI copyright infringement fears - highlighting the intricate legal issues shaping big tech and cybersecurity.

Why Endpoint Security Tools Are Still Such a Challenge

Anna Delaney  •  March 25, 2024

Despite advances in endpoint security, Sergei Rousakov, chief security architect at LinkedIn, said the landscape remains complex. He said endpoint tools need to take a more integrated approach that includes identity and device context to truly protect against cybersecurity threats.

ISMG Editors: How Will the Quantum Era Reshape Cybersecurity?

Anna Delaney  •  March 22, 2024

In the latest weekly update, four editors discussed ISMG's plans for in-depth and diverse coverage at the 2024 RSA conference, the latest guidance on web trackers from federal regulators and the latest forecasts on quantum computing - and why security teams should care.

Proof of Concept: Opening Up the AI 'Black Box'

Anna Delaney  •  March 21, 2024

In the latest "Proof of Concept," panelists Sam Curry of Zscaler and Heather West of Venable LLP discuss the crucial role of explainability and transparency in artificial intelligence, especially in areas such as healthcare and finance, where AI decisions can significantly affect people's lives.

ISMG Editors: Inside the Politics of US Cybersecurity

Anna Delaney  •  March 15, 2024

In the latest weekly update, Grant Schneider of Venable LLP joined three ISMG editors to discuss the future of U.S. federal cybersecurity and privacy legislation, AI integration and recent CISA developments - all set against a backdrop of political complexities.

UK Council's Vision: Set High Standards in Cybersecurity

Anna Delaney  •  March 14, 2024

Six years after it was founded, the UK Cyber Security Council is taking a multipronged approach to building professionalism in the industry. Board Chair Claudia Natanson discussed the council's journey, its role in shaping industry standards and efforts to foster diversity and narrow the skills gap.

ISMG Editors: Our Pledge to You in a New Era of Journalism

Anna Delaney  •  March 8, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the cyberattack that's sending shock waves through the U.S. healthcare sector, Palo Alto's strategic pivot and its far-reaching implications for the industry, and new developments in tech and journalism at Information Security Media Group.

Empowering Minority Voters to Fight Election Misinformation

Anna Delaney  •  March 7, 2024

Election campaigners Michael Blake and Cynthia Wallace discuss the need for accurate information and community involvement to protect electoral integrity and empower underrepresented voters. Strategies for countering misinformation range from sourcing internet posts to hosting barbershop meetings.

ISC2 Survey: How Is AI Reshaping Cybersecurity?

Anna Delaney  •  March 4, 2024

According to a new survey from ISC2, the nonprofit member organization that promotes cybersecurity education, 82% of cybersecurity professionals say AI will improve their job efficiency by helping them conduct analysis, automate tasks, perform monitoring, predict vulnerabilities and block threats.

ISMG Editors: OpenAI's Response to The New York Times Case

Anna Delaney  •  March 1, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the convergence of the NOC and SOC functions, Scottish Police efforts to address the escalating challenge of cybercrime in Scotland, and why OpenAI is pushing to dismiss certain aspects of The New York Times lawsuit.

FBI Is Focused on Election Integrity, Misinformation Threats

Anna Delaney  •  February 29, 2024

The U.S. presidential election is still eight months away, but the FBI is already seeing its share of cyberattacks, nation-state threats and AI-generated deepfakes. According to FBI Agent Robert K. Tripp, "We're no longer considering threats as a what-if situation; it's happening now."