Content by Anna Delaney

Legal Trends to Watch in 2024

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

Attorney Jonathan Armstrong examines four cybersecurity legal trends that will shape 2024: heightened personal liability for security leaders, the impact of ransomware, legal and ethical concerns about AI, and the influence of shadow IT, especially regarding messaging apps.

ISMG Editors: Decoding BlackCat Ransomware's Downtime Drama

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at ISMG discuss whether police have seized ransomware group Alphv/BlackCat's data leak site, how fraudsters are adapting their tactics and techniques to exploit advancements in technology, and which cryptocurrency stories shaped the industry this year.

Ensuring the Security of Data Centers

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

Vulnerability researcher Jesse Chick busted the tacit assumption that data centers are inherently more secure than other computing environments. Devices that are co-located in large data centers and those hosted on-premises share a lot of the same issues and vulnerabilities, he said.

Transformative Potential of AI in Shaping Security Culture

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

Kai Roer, CEO and founder of Praxis Security Labs, delved into the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping the mindset and behaviors of security teams and organizations. Amid the buzz around large language models, he highlighted the need for a proactive and adaptive approach.

The Perils of DICOM: Security Gaps Threaten Patient Data

Anna Delaney  •  December 15, 2023

As a legacy protocol, DICOM lacks proper security measures, and as the healthcare industry modernizes and moves to the cloud, there is a significant risk of patient data exposure, said Sina Yazdanmehr, a senior IT security consultant at Aplite.

Carrot/Stick: Innovation, Regulation, Cybersecurity Trends

Anna Delaney  •  December 13, 2023

The cybersecurity landscape is structured like Swiss cheese - fragmented and full of vulnerabilities. This complex, ever-evolving environment requires a multifaceted approach to address gaps and a specific focus on data security and identity protection, said Maxine Holt, senior director at Omdia.

ISMG Editors: Call for Cooperation at Black Hat Europe 2023

Anna Delaney  •  December 8, 2023

In this special edition at Black Hat Europe 2023 in London, three ISMG editors cover the highlights of the conference, including a resounding call for better collaboration between government agencies and the private sector, regulatory trends, and the cautionary tale of ex-Uber CISO Joe Sullivan.

ISMG Editors: Ugly Health Data Breach Trends in 2023

Anna Delaney  •  December 8, 2023

In the latest weekly update, editors at ISMG discuss the rampant rise in healthcare sector attacks and breaches in 2023, the most common vulnerabilities and targets, and remember the life of the Steve Katz, the world's first CISO who inspired generations of security leaders.

Proof of Concept: A Guide to Navigating Software Liability

Anna Delaney  •  December 8, 2023

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Chris Hughes, co-founder and CISO of Aquia, join editors at ISMG to discuss the nuances around software liability, how organizations are integrating standards development practices, and guidelines for determining when a supplier qualifies for safe harbor.

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.