While machine learning is rapidly advancing human knowledge in fields such as biology, astronomy, and materials science, AI tools are just that – tools – and like any tool, it can be used for good or for ill. Deepfakes, meaning AI-generated facsimiles of real people’s...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a powerful and flexible cloud computing platform, but like most cloud environments, the security settings out-of-the-box are usually not enough for a production environment. Organizations deploying AWS must take an active role in securing...
Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations, meaning those working with the Department of Defense (DoD) on US federal contracts, have long been subject to significant regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive information. However, a weakness of earlier...
Generative AI is making a lot of common tasks easier, but it’s also making common scams easier by giving criminals the tools to create convincing fake messages, images, and even videos. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and...
The compliance burden on organizations is growing. The average cost of a security breach hit $4.88 million in 2024. Governments worldwide continue to draft new measures to protect the privacy of user data and wrangle the beast that is artificial intelligence....
As I discussed in an earlier blog post, AI technologies show promise for improving productivity, but they can also be utilized by bad actors. A frequently-cited example is the story of a couple who were scammed by a criminal using voice-cloning technology to...
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