Fraud Prevention

The greatest cyber risk to the global economy isn’t attacks on nation-states or mega-breaches of big enterprises. It is the overlooked soft underbelly of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs form every supply chain, power economies, provide employment and are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, every day and across the world, they come face-to-face […]

In today’s hyperconnected world, data doesn’t stay in one place – and neither do the rules governing it. The movement of data across borders has introduced new complexities that challenge organizations to reassess their approach to compliance. Cross-border data regulations, such as the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act, along

Employers across the United States are strengthening their cybersecurity capacity with new hires, according to a recent report, which found that cybersecurity talent acquisition has increased following a year-long lull. An analysis released this month by CyberSeek, a cybersecurity workforce insights company, found that public and private sector employers sought over 514,000 cybersecurity jobs in the past

AI is fast becoming one of the linchpins of modern business – and with it, modern IT and cybersecurity. In a few short years, our use of AI has shifted from experimental to essential, transforming the way we work and think about work. The overlap here is significant. The emergence of AI-powered systems is reshaping

As businesses and governments utilize new technologies and data to evolve their processes, they increase their dependency on cybersecurity to protect against more sophisticated and well-resourced cyber risks. Protecting from all these risks is impossible. That’s why organizations are increasingly adopting a cyber resilience approach. Cyber resilience is a practice acknowledging that no system is entirely

As economies worldwide adopt more digital technologies, ensuring protections against malicious cyberattacks, failures and outages continues to be a critical concern. And the challenge is a dynamic one – emerging technologies and increasing connectivity create a complex and moving backdrop. Today, many organizations’ primary goals and purposes are supported by technology-enabled business processes with no

The digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing new technologies, such as AI to every individual and industry around the globe. While AI benefits our society in numerous ways – from transforming sectors such as healthcare and education – cybercriminals are rapidly taking advantage of these tools. Threat actors are harnessing technologies, including AI,

New technological developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, prompting a race for governments to gain strategic advantage and for tech companies to develop and commercialize new AI systems. Emerging AI applications have the potential to bring numerous benefits to society but can also have severe security implications, ranging from national security, democracy destabilization to large-scale economic disruption.

The ever-evolving nature of the cyber landscape means the demand for cybersecurity professionals has reached unprecedented heights — the industry faces a global shortage of nearly four million workers. This growing demand, driven by the need to protect sensitive information and infrastructure, is outpacing the available supply of skilled talent in the field. And it is

During 2023, the cybersecurity economy grew four times as fast as its global counterpart and outpaced growth in the tech sector. The growth signals a rapid rise in innovation and opportunities within the industry. But with opportunities come risks. Unsurprisingly, cyber insecurity remains prominently among the top risks in the 2024 edition of the World