AI levels up cyber risk and security

AI levels up cyber risk and security

AI is a double-edged sword. AI – particularly generative AI – has become potentially the biggest risk in cyber security. This is the warning from Henry Denner, Managing Director at SecureConekt, a partner of CipherWave, who says AI is enabling cyber attackers to evolve and move at unprecedented speed. “Where automation and machine learning have…

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Africa: Women’s Leadership Role in Peace and Security Issues ‘Going in Reverse’, UN Chief Warns

Africa: Women’s Leadership Role in Peace and Security Issues ‘Going in Reverse’, UN Chief Warns

More women must have a role in shaping peace agreements, security reforms and post-conflict recovery plans, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday. Members met for their annual open debate on the women, peace and security agenda just ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Council’s landmark resolution 1325 (2000) on the…

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The illusion of security: are you truly cyber resilient?

The illusion of security: are you truly cyber resilient?

It’s a common trap for organisations, believing that bigger budgets automatically mean better data resilience. The truth is while investing in cutting edge solutions is important, it’s certainly not a sliver bullet. At the core, true cyber readiness is about people: empowering your teams, honing your processes and building a culture that’s genuinely prepared to…

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Containment fills security gaps to boost ransomware defence, compliance

Containment fills security gaps to boost ransomware defence, compliance

Morten Gammelgard, Co-Founder and Global CRO at BullWall. Perimeter and preventative cyber security controls are no longer enough to protect organisations from the ransomware onslaught – automated containment solutions are now necessary to help contain attacks in real-time and improve ransomware resilience. Speaking during a webinar hosted by Solid8 Technologies and BullWall, in partnership with…

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Check Point pens 0m AI security deal

Check Point pens $300m AI security deal

Check Point Software Technologies aims to bolster end-to-end AI security for enterprises with its acquisition of Lakera. Cyber security solution firm Check Point Software Technologies has acquired Lakera, an AI-native security platform for agentic AI applications, in a $300 million deal that will enable it to deliver an end-to-end AI security stack to organisations. Founded…

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