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This article is part of a monthly LevelBlue series that explores the evolving world of AI governance, trust, and responsibility. Each month, we look at how organizations can use artificial intelligence safely, thoughtfully, and with lasting impact. Artificial intelligence has moved from being an experiment to becoming an expectation. It now shapes how decisions are made, how customers are supported, and how innovation happens. As AI grows in influence, so does the need to manage it wisely.

AI is everywhere. I live in San Francisco, and a day doesn’t go by that I don’t see a billboard, an advertisement on the side of a bus, or a tech bro’s hoodie with two big letters on it: AI. It’s no different in cybersecurity marketing – AI terminology is everywhere. But too often, it’s tacked on as a buzzword – a thin layer washed on top of existing security tools, with little real impact. This makes it tricky to decipher what’s real and what’s hype.

When it comes to massive files, many organizations still rely on old-fashioned, on-premises file servers and filers. They’re hesitant to work on these projects in the cloud because the inherent network latency makes working with massive files difficult. So they stick to an on-premises approach—even though it typically requires wired access and stable VPN connections, which makes sharing and collaborating especially challenging for people working from home, in the field, or on the road.

CXOs spend nearly 34% of their day reviewing reports, often bloated with metrics that don’t move the needle. Yet, despite all the dashboards and analytics tools available, most leaders still struggle to answer one question confidently.

Users and organizations should be prepared for a surge in phishing attacks over the next several weeks, as attackers take advantage of the holiday shopping season, according to a new report from Zimperium. The report notes that mobile phishing attacks increase fourfold during the holiday season. Many of these attacks impersonate well-known brands and online retailers, such as Amazon and eBay.