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December 2023

Exploring the Significance of Plagiarism Checker

Originality of content is the main feature differentiating outstanding articles from average ones. No matter how well-written an article can be, it has almost no value if it is full of plagiarism. Plagiarism checkers help content creators improve the quality of their work. In their turn, users receive original content that adds helpful information to the existing discussion. However, plagiarism checkers have more advantages than that.

EP 42 - Year in Review 2023: Unleashing AI, Securing Identities

In this year-end Trust Issues podcast episode, host David Puner takes listeners on a retrospective jaunt through some of the show’s 2023 highlights. The episode features insightful snippets from various cybersecurity experts and thought leaders, each discussing crucial aspects of the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Conversational AI vs. generative AI: What's the difference?

In the intricate world of artificial intelligence, it's essential to distinguish between the different AI technologies at our disposal. Two key domains that often lead to confusion are conversational AI and generative AI. Though their names might sound related, they are fundamentally different in their applications and underlying mechanisms. Let's dive into the realm of AI to elucidate the distinctions between these two intriguing domains.

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Egress experts share predictions for cybersecurity in 2024

2023 has been a ground-breaking year for cybersecurity advancements and attacks, with new developments making headlines globally. Experts from threat intelligence, product management, and customer services at Egress share their predictions for what's to come in 2024 in this dynamic landscape.

The Challenges for License Compliance and Copyright with AI

So you want to use AI-generated code in your software or maybe your developers already are using it. Is it too risky? Large language model technology is progressing at rapid speeds, and policy makers are ill-equipped to catch up quickly. Anything resembling legal clarity may take years to come about. Some organizations are deciding not to use AI at all for code generation, while others are using it cautiously — but everyone has questions.

Five Questions Security Teams Need to Ask to Use Generative AI Responsibly

Since announcing Charlotte AI, we’ve engaged with many customers to show how this transformational technology will unlock greater speed and value for security teams and expand their arsenal in the fight against modern adversaries. Customer reception has been overwhelmingly positive as organizations see how Charlotte AI will make their teams faster, more productive and learn new skills, which is critical to beat the adversaries in the emerging generative AI arms race.

4 Ways Veracode Fix Is a Game Changer for DevSecOps

In the fast-paced world of software development, too often security takes a backseat to meeting strict deadlines and delivering new features. Discovering software has accrued substantial security debt that will take months to fix can rip up the schedules of even the best development teams. An AI-powered tool that assists developers in remediating flaws becomes an invaluable asset in this context.

Executive Order (EO) 14110: Safe, Secure & Trustworthy AI

More news about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? We know. It’s hard to avoid the chatter — and that’s for good reason. The rise of AI has many people excited for things to come. But many others are, quite understandably, concerned about the ethical implications of this powerful technology. Fortunately, the Biden Administration is working to address the concerns of the American people by governing the development and use of AI.

Microsoft Copilot Studio Vulnerabilities: Explained

Last week, Michael Bargury and the team at Zenity published a video summarizing 6 vulnerabilities that are found in Microsoft Copilot Studio. The video highlights, in sequence, a myriad of ways that business users can create their own AI Copilots that are risky, why they are risky, and how they can be easily exploited. While I highly recommend checking out the video, this blog sets out to provide a look at why these vulnerabilities matter, and what considerations should be taken to mitigate them.

LLMs, Quantum Computing, and the Top Challenges for CISOs in 2024

Amidst the ongoing surge in cyber threats, CISOs are encountering increasing challenges in their responsibilities. During a recent CISO Panel Discussion on Application Security hosted by our CEO, Ashish Tandan, CISOs Kiran Belsekar from Aegon Life and Manoj Srivastava from Future Generali expressed concerns about managing security postures and shared actionable strategies to tackle evolving threats.

Conversations with Charlotte AI: "What is my exposure to vulnerabilities used by Scattered Spider?"

With Charlotte AI, the information security analysts need to stop breaches is simply a question away. Watch how analysts are turning hours of work into minutes and seconds - getting the context they need to harden their environment against vulnerabilities that adversaries like Scattered Spider exploit.

How AI will Impact the Cybersecurity Industry in 2024

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing everything and cybersecurity is no exception. A growing number of industry experts and professionals are beginning to reflect on the benefits and risks of this innovative technology within the cybersecurity framework. AI can be used to enhance protection for businesses against threats but, on the flip side, it can also be applied to refine cybercriminal attacks.

Predictions for AI and Cybersecurity in 2024

As the holiday season comes into full swing, it’s estimated that cyberattacks go up by as much as 30% during this period. To help increase cyber resilience—and stay vigilant well into the new year—SecurityScorecard is sharing some of our key AI predictions for 2024 based on the trends we’ve observed this past year.

Nightfall's new GenAI detectors are revolutionizing the cloud DLP landscape. Here's how.

Nightfall AI is excited to announce a new generation of detectors powered by generative AI (GenAI). Read on to learn more about recent advancements in our PII, PHI, secrets, and images detectors—as well as how they stack up against competitors like AWS Comprehend, Google DLP, and Microsoft Purview.

Navigating AI's New Horizons: Empowering AI Model Development, Security and Compliance

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, more specifically, generative AI systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has simultaneously spurred intense development and concern over the past year. On the 30th of October, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that urges new federal standards for AI development, safety, security, and trustworthiness that also address many other facets of AI risk.

Defending Against ChatGPT-Enhanced Phishing with Managed Detection and Response

Phishing, already a serious, ever-present threat, is getting even more pernicious thanks to ChatGPT, which enables threat actors to craft more realistic emails. Clearly, organizations need a way to fight back that recognizes the depth of the threat, including by employing managed detection and response services.

AI in the Classroom: Enhancing Math Problem Solving Skills with Smart Technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, especially in the field of mathematics. The integration of AI in classroom settings is not just a futuristic concept but a present reality that is reshaping how students engage with math. This article delves into how AI-driven tools and technologies are enhancing math problem-solving skills among students, offering a new dimension to learning that is both interactive and effective.

Unwrapping the Threat: AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Take Center Stage in 2023 Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, so does the annual surge in online shopping and holiday package tracking. Unfortunately, this joyous time has also become a prime hunting ground for cybercriminals. In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about a new weapon in the phishing attackers' arsenal: generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Cloud Threats Memo: Extracting Training Data from Generative AI Language Models

This year will probably be remembered for the revolution of ChatGPT (the website was visited by 1.7 billion users in October 2023, with 13.73% of growth compared to the previous month) and for the widespread adoption of generative AI technologies in our daily life.

Have you accounted for AI risk in your risk management framework

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly influence various facets of society, spanning healthcare, transportation, finance, and national security. Industry practitioners and citizens overall are actively considering and discussing the myriad ways AI could be employed or should be applied.

How Self-Learning AI Has Helped CARIAD Build An Automotive Software Powerhouse

CARIAD has been building one unified software platform for all Volkswagen brands to provide them with reliable software and digital best practices. In recent years, CARIAD and the rest of the automotive software sector faced extensive industry regulation and an array of dangerous and costly vulnerabilities. By introducing feedback-based fuzzing, an advanced white-box testing method that uses self-learning AI to uncover deeply hidden bugs and security vulnerabilities, CARIAD was able to find and fix potentially dangerous issues early in the development process.

AI Reality Check: Navigating High False Positives Today | Proceed with Caution | Razorthorn Security

In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the current state of AI, shedding light on a significant challenge it grapples with - a high false positive rate. While optimism is warranted for the future, I candidly express my belief that we are still a number of years away from achieving true production readiness.
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Looking to 2024: Data, AI and security will be top priorities for businesses

The technology landscape has evolved significantly over the last year with the introduction of technologies such as ChatGPT and other generative AI tools taking the market by storm, while raising concerns about data security and more. As we move forward into 2024, we anticipate that the impact these new technologies have made this year means they will continue to pave the way forward, with AI remaining a hot topic in the industry, while data security concerns rise around it.