State AI Task Force schedule to hold meeting to discuss cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and play. The state legislature created the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force to study AI’s impact now and in the future.
The task force is holding public meetings on a variety of subjects and will issue reports to state leaders.
The critical issue of cybersecurity is the next topic up for discussion.
We talked to Dr. Kollin Napier, a member of the task force, about the upcoming cybersecurity meeting.
The 11-member task force will deliver annual recommendations to the legislature and is set to dissolve on December 31, 2027.
Aug 14, 2026 · via wxxv25.com
U of A seniors Conrad Haslauer and Nadine Moustafa earned first place in the KPMG Cybersecurity Challenge in March, a national, industry-sponsored competition that puts students' cybersecurity and business skills to the test. The Walton College students topped teams from universities across the country, providing a strong external measure of how U of A students are being prepared to confront complex cybersecurity challenges facing businesses today. Held as part of the Association for Information Systems Student Chapter Leadership Conference at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the competition challenged students with a realistic financial-services cybersecurity case. Teams analyzed technical vulnerabilities, assessed business risks, considered regulatory requirements and developed recommendations for a business audience. Haslauer and Moustafa took first place, ahead of Brigham Young University in second and James Madison University in third. Judges evaluated teams on problem understanding, risk assessment, mitigation strategy, presentation and a supporting audit report. The judging process makes the result particularly meaningful for Walton College. University-identifying information was prohibited from submissions, allowing the students' work to be evaluated on its merits rather than their institution's name or reputation. The first-place finish provides independent validation of the technical knowledge, business judgment and communication skills Walton College students are developing for a field increasingly critical to businesses across industries. Haslauer and Moustafa were coached by David Reavis, Janaki Koppolu and Daniel Conway, faculty members in Walton College's Department of Information Systems. The win comes as Walton College moves through the approval process to offer its cybersecurity program online. The expansion will broaden access to a program whose students have demonstrated on a national stage their ability to connect cybersecurity expertise with business needs. As AI expands both the power and complexity of cyber threats and quantum computing begins to challenge today's security foundations, the need for skilled cybersecurity
Aug 14, 2026 · via news.uark.edu
Cybersecurity Expert Talks Recent Water System Hacks Clip: 8/13/2026 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. While officials restored them, cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups. Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors. Cybersecurity Expert Talks Recent Water System Hacks Clip: 8/13/2026 | 7m 18sVideo has Closed Captions Several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline in late July. While officials restored them, cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups. Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback Where to Watch Chicago Tonight Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app. WTTW News Explains In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between. Providing Support for PBS.org Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship >> What appeared to be innocent malfunctions and municipal water systems could actually be something more serious at the end of July's several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia. Southern went offline while officials restored them. Cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups raising larger questions about the security of America's critical resources. Joining us now with more is Jacob Ron executive director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago and former acting principal cyber director under the Biden administration. Welcome back. Thanks for joining
Aug 14, 2026 · via pbs.org
To tackle a critical nationwide shortage of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College has secured a three-year, $441,645 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to launch a groundbreaking project: “CyberAI Innovation: AI-Enhanced Cyber Data Analytics Education.” Led by Principal Investigator Debasis Bhattacharya and Co-Investigator Thomas Blamey, the initiative builds on previous NSF-funded efforts and directly addresses a vital local need, as Hawaiʻi currently ranks among the top five states in the nation for unmet cybersecurity workforce demand. “The intersection of AI, data analytics and cybersecurity is a critical frontier for modern digital defense,” said Bhattacharya, who also serves as the director of the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research. “With Hawaiʻi facing such a steep challenge in meeting cybersecurity job demands, this grant enables us to build robust, early-career pipelines. We are excited to empower local educators and students with the advanced skills needed to protect our critical systems.” New curriculum, training The project will introduce an AI-integrated curriculum by embedding six new modules—including adversarial machine learning, AI-powered threat detection, secure AI pipelines and CyberAI ethics—across six core computer science courses at UH Maui College. Additionally, a three-year professional development program will deliver statewide faculty training across all seven UH community colleges and Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) secondary schools. To cultivate early interest, the college will leverage the community of practice created by the NSF Project CSP4Hawaii (a collaboration aimed at improving computer science education at the state level) to expand K–14 academic pathways. The project also extends beyond IT, developing customized cyberAI micro-modules for non-IT fields such as healthcare/nursing, automotive technology and accounting/finance. AI, GenCyber cybersecurity camps UH Maui College has also secured a supplement award of $129,190 from the NSF to host two AI camps during the summers of 2027 and 2028
Aug 14, 2026 · via hawaii.edu
Shares in healthcare group UnitedHealth (UNH) were flat in pre-market trading after a lawsuit alleged that its board ignored governance risks for years, costing shareholders billions in losses. Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions - Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Largest U.S. Health Breach According to a report on Bloomberg, an amended complaint in a Minnesota federal court has revealed new information from former insiders about how the company handled cybersecurity after its $7.8 billion acquisition of health data and payments company Change Healthcare. Subsequently, Change suffered a cyberattack, which cost the company billions and exposed the private data of nearly 200 million Americans in the largest U.S. health data breach. It also alleged that UnitedHealth, which owns the largest U.S. health insurer, shut down an internal audit program that showed problems in its Medicare billing. The allegation is that it submitted claims for $200 million in Medicare payments that werenât supported by patientsâ diagnoses.âRather than remediate this damning finding and demand compliance, Defendant Hemsley supported the decision to eliminate an audit program entirely, ensuring that the fraud could continue undetected,â according to the complaint. Hemsley refers to current CEO and board chair Stephen Hemsley. A UnitedHealth representative declined to comment on the allegations. Latest Lawsuit The filing, according to Bloomberg, comes from shareholders including Rhode Islandâs public employee retirement system and the Swedish asset manager Länsförsäkringar Fondförvaltning AB, which owns more than $123 million in UnitedHealth stock. Theyâre suing board members on behalf of the company, claiming directors and officers missed red flags of âmisconduct and serious regulatory concerns, yet took no action to ensure compliance.â They want a judge to order the company to improve
Aug 14, 2026 · via tipranks.com
Crime & Law UChicago Cybersecurity Expert on Water System Hacks, Critical Infrastructure Concerns What appeared to be innocent malfunctions in municipal water systems could actually be something more serious. At the end of July, several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia suddenly went offline. While officials restored them, cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been caused by Iranian hackers, raising larger questions about the security of America’s critical resources. Jacob Braun, executive director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago and former acting principal cyber director under the Biden administration, joined “Chicago Tonight” to break down how hackers were able to access the country’s water infrastructure. WTTW News: What happened when these cities first realized something was wrong with their water systems? Jacob Braun: The cyber attack attacked a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), which is a device that helps control the IT system and its commands to the physical system — so the actual pumps and so on that make the water utility work. As you suggested, the assumption is that the Iranians were behind the attack. And we think this attack is not really about a specific water utility. It’s really trying to send a message to the administration and the American people about where we’re vulnerable. I think that what they’re trying to do is really show the administration that they can shut off the water to our military assets. They can shut off the water to what may be the key economic driver in the country right now, which is our AI data centers. Finally, in a country that’s deeply divided over the war already, they’re showing they can undermine public trust in the government’s ability to perform the most basic lifegiving services like making sure the water turns on. How did
Aug 14, 2026 · via news.wttw.com
As modern cloud infrastructure expands and complex digital threats continue to evolve, organizations are investing heavily in safeguarding their critical systems and sensitive data. Cybersecurity analysts serve as a crucial line of defense, monitoring network traffic, investigating suspicious anomalies and patching vulnerabilities before bad actors can exploit them. They’re part of larger security teams that are responsible for streamlining incident response strategies and configuring sophisticated threat-detection tools. With demand for information security professionals growing, finding the right employer can offer career stability and rapid professional growth. Companies ranging from global tech giants to nimble startups across various sectors are actively seeking talent to fill these mission-critical roles. Read on to explore some of the top tech companies hiring cybersecurity analysts to protect their digital infrastructure. Top Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Analysts - CrowdStrike - Microsoft - Rapid7 - Huntress - Zscaler - Optum - Caterpillar - Boeing Top Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Analysts Boeing manufactures commercial airplanes and defense systems while delivering specialized services across training, maintenance and more to customers globally. With a responsibility to protect both enterprise IT networks and connected aviation systems, it oversees security architecture that safeguards critical operational infrastructure from digital disruptions. Northrop Grumman develops advanced defense technologies and aerospace systems for national security clients. The company’s product offerings include solutions for predicting and responding to cyberattacks, helping safeguard military networks, satellite infrastructure and mission-critical intelligence systems. CrowdStrike specializes in cloud-delivered endpoint security, threat intelligence and attack mitigation solutions. Powered by AI, its core security platform defends critical systems against sophisticated threats and breaches across industries including healthcare, financial services, education and state and local government. Zscaler delivers cloud security solutions through a purpose-built zero trust architecture. By providing security capabilities that cover an organization’s users, workloads, branches and devices, the company’s technology defends remote workforces and
Aug 14, 2026 · via builtin.com
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Aug 14, 2026 · via theinformation.com
Cybersecurity Operations already running on Marshall’s campus ahead of the new institute building’s completion HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new building rising along 4th Avenue near Marshall University will house the Institute for Cyber Security, and university officials say it will include cutting-edge technology and training once completed. Each floor of the building will have a distinct, defense-driven focus with learning labs, a space for private industry partners and specialized labs. The structure is slated to open in August 2027. Construction is ongoing, but Alexandria Donathan, executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security, said cybersecurity defense work is already taking place at several locations across campus before its doors even open. “If you’re interested in cyber, then just start,” Donathan said. “It’s like a river. Everything is moving so fast.” She said cybersecurity offers broad career opportunities. In June, Intuit launched a Security Operations Center on campus, giving students hands-on experience ahead of the new building’s completion. Cole Perry is one of two full-time employees already working there while still enrolled as a student. “I was going to get an internship out of school, but this jump starts my experience,” Perry said. At the center of the new building will be three Security Operations Centers, or SOCs. Donathan described them as the first layer of defense. “All of the data, any sort of incident or anything, will start within the Security Operations Center,” Donathan said. “So, they should have access to all the network data, the logs, anything that is passing through to identify any sort of incident that could be happening or identify vulnerability, and that will work from there.” Donathan explained how the institute’s ambitions extend beyond the new building. “The physical space of course will be helpful, but we are not paused at growth,” Donathan said.
Aug 13, 2026 · via wsaz.com
The California Consumer Privacy Act’s (CCPA) cybersecurity audit requirement marks a significant shift in privacy and security accountability. Beginning January 1, 2027, covered businesses will need to complete annual, independent, evidence-backed cybersecurity audits showing that their privacy and security controls are not only designed appropriately, but operating effectively over time. For many companies, this will be the first recurring, regulator-visible audit cycle that ties cybersecurity governance, privacy compliance, executive accountability, and legal defensibility together. Businesses that meet the applicable revenue and data-processing thresholds, including those processing large volumes of Californians’ personal information or sensitive personal information, should be preparing now, because the first audit period is quickly approaching. These audits will require more than a technical controls review. Covered businesses will need to define audit scope, identify relevant systems and data flows, assess third-party and vendor access, document control performance, and support scoping decisions with clear evidence. Legal teams, privacy leaders, security, technology, compliance, and business stakeholders should be aligned early on what is in scope, what evidence will be used, who will own remediation, and how decisions will be documented. Chief legal officers and legal departments have an important role to play here: helping the business interpret regulatory expectations, pressure-test assumptions, assess whether auditor independence requirements are met, and frame the organization’s risk posture in a way that can withstand external scrutiny. Companies can start by revisiting their data maps, identifying systems that collect, store, transmit, or provide access to California residents’ personal information, and comparing existing cybersecurity frameworks against the CCPA’s required audit domains. Organizations with mature compliance programs may have a head start, but even well-resourced companies should expect meaningful work around documentation, evidence standards, remediation tracking, and executive certification. The key is to move from “we have a program” to “we can prove the program works.”
Aug 13, 2026 · via natlawreview.com
Rep. Cisneros and Rep. Carter proposed reauthorizing an EPA grant program to help small water systems improve cybersecurity and resilience. Quiver AI Summary Bill introduced: Reps. Gil Cisneros and Troy A. Carter, Sr. introduced the "Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act," which would extend an EPA technology grant program for small and disadvantaged water systems, currently set to expire in FY26. Stated aim: The proposal says the funding would support technologies intended to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in drinking water systems. The release cites recent reports of cyberattacks affecting water infrastructure in several states and says the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is supporting the measure. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here. Check out the Quiver Quantitative API to build on top of data on congressional stock trading, insider transactions, hedge fund moves, and more. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Fundraising Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. recently disclosed $98.6K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 768th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 21.0% came from individual donors. Cisneros disclosed $82.2K of spending. This was the 808th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year. Cisneros disclosed $111.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1019th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. You can see the disclosure here, or track Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.'s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Net Worth Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. is worth $81.3M, as of August 13th, 2026. This is the 19th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates. Cisneros
Aug 13, 2026 · via quiverquant.com
Siemens Siveillance Video Summary Siveillance Video Management Servers contains a vulnerability that could allow a Remote Code Execution attack. Siemens has released new versions for the affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. The following versions of Siemens Siveillance Video are affected: - Siveillance Video V2023 R3 vers:intdot/<23.3.27 (CVE-2026-3014) - Siveillance Video V2024 R1 vers:intdot/<24.1.16 (CVE-2026-3014) - Siveillance Video V2025 vers:intdot/<25.1.15 (CVE-2026-3014) | CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities | |---|---|---|---| | v3 9.1 | Siemens | Siemens Siveillance Video | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | Background - Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing, Communications, Commercial Facilities - Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide - Company Headquarters Location: Germany Vulnerabilities CVE-2026-3014 Milestone has released a new version of XProtect® (and several cumulative patch updates) which fix security vulnerability in Management Server API. The vulnerability causes users with edit permissions to the Management Server to be able to execute arbitrary code in context of the Management Server Service. Affected Products Siemens Siveillance Video Siemens Siveillance Video V2023 R3 < V23.3.27, Siveillance Video V2024 R1 < V24.1.16, Siveillance Video V2025 < V25.1.15 known_affected Remediations Vendor fix Update to V23.3 HotfixRev27 or later version https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109827783/ Vendor fix Update to V24.1 HotfixRev16 or later version https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109976123/ Vendor fix Update to V25.1 HotfixRev15 or later version https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109988670/ Relevant CWE: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') Metrics | CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String | |---|---|---|---| | 3.1 | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H | Acknowledgments - Milestone PSIRT reported this vulnerability to Siemens General Recommendations As a general security measure Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access to affected products with appropriate mechanisms. It is advised to follow recommended security practices in order
Aug 13, 2026 · via cisa.gov
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New Marshall University students gathered Thursday at the Joan C. Edwards stadium to watch “We are Marshall.’
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Valley Vital Care of Charleston celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
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The Greenbrier is potentially shutting down its casino on Friday.
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New details have emerged in a deadly chemical incident that happened earlier this year in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Aug 13, 2026 · via wsaz.com
AI Systems Create New Security Challenges Unlike traditional software, AI systems rely on data, models and ongoing learning processes. As a result, they can fail in ways that conventional cybersecurity programs were not designed to address. An AI application may remain online and appear to function normally while producing inaccurate recommendations, biased results or unreliable outputs. Problems with data quality, compromised models or unexpected changes in operating conditions can all affect AI performance without causing a traditional system outage. That distinction makes resilience especially important. Organizations must not only protect AI systems from cyberattacks but also ensure they continue delivering trustworthy results throughout their lifecycle. For government agencies making decisions based on AI-generated insights, maintaining confidence in those results becomes just as important as maintaining system availability. READ MORE: Here is a guide to AI governance for state and local governments. Cyber Resilience Must Evolve Alongside AI For years, cyber resilience has centered on preparing organizations to prevent, withstand and recover from cyber incidents. Backup strategies, disaster recovery plans and business continuity efforts all contribute to that objective. AI expands the definition of resilience. Instead of asking only whether an application remains operational, organizations must also consider whether AI-generated outputs remain accurate, explainable and aligned with organizational objectives. This broader perspective recognizes that an AI system can continue operating even when its results should no longer be trusted. Recovering from that type of failure may require organizations to validate models, verify data integrity or restore previous versions of AI systems rather than simply restarting an application. As AI assumes a greater role in operational decision-making, these capabilities become increasingly important.
Aug 13, 2026 · via statetechmagazine.com
Updated: 3 hours ago
New Marshall University students gathered Thursday at the Joan C. Edwards stadium to watch “We are Marshall.’
Updated: 3 hours ago
Valley Vital Care of Charleston celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
Updated: 4 hours ago
The Greenbrier is potentially shutting down its casino on Friday.
Updated: 4 hours ago
New details have emerged in a deadly chemical incident that happened earlier this year in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Aug 13, 2026 · via wsaz.com
JPS network offline for 10 days after suspected cybersecurity breach
JPS Health Network remains offline 10 days after detecting suspicious activity. Fort Worth ambulances continue to divert patients to other hospitals as JPS works to secure its systems.
Aug 13, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a newly patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver a never-before-seen backdoor targeting defense and aerospace companies across France, Germany, Brazil, and India. The activity, per Check Point Research, is part of Operation Dream Job, a long-running cyber espionage and social engineering campaign orchestrated by Pyongyang-backed hackers to target professionals worldwide with fake-but-compelling job offers at firms like Lockheed Martin and Enveil to steal sensitive data and install malware by approaching them on platforms like LinkedIn, pretending to be recruiters in an attempt to build trust. The attacks have been found to exploit CVE-2026-68820 (CVSS score: 7.0), a privilege escalation flaw affecting Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock ("AFD.sys") that was patched by Microsoft as part of its Patch Tuesday updates for August 2026. As observed in prior campaign waves, victims are lured through bogus recruiter messages and tricked into opening a malicious PDF or installing a trojanized PDF viewer, which is then used to install a new backdoor called Troy that grants remote access to the compromised machine. The end goal of these intrusions is to seize complete control of infected computers and bypass security controls. The use of a trojanized PDF viewer is a tried-and-tested tactic adopted by the Lazarus Group in conjunction with Dream Job, with the threat actors abusing this method as far back as 2022. Two different parallel infection sequences have been detected as part of the latest attacks - - DLL side-loading, in which victims are instructed to download an encrypted archive that's used to trigger a DLL side-loading chain. The malicious DLL ("libmupdf.dll") is used to display a bogus job description lure, while it stealthily downloads and executes in memory a lightweight downloader dubbed MISTPEN.
Aug 13, 2026 · via thehackernews.com
Lawmakers have been pushing forward various bills over the last several weeks, all aiming to reshape different aspects of federal employment and benefits. Most recently, proposals on Capitol Hill have sought to address issues such as workplace health and safety, employee benefits, cybersecurity protections and hiring practices. Heading into the fall, here are just a handful of the current efforts in Congress that may bring changes for federal employees. Identity protection for feds Democrats, for one, are seeking to boost protections for federal employees. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) introduced a bill earlier this month, called the RECOVER PII Act. It would offer lifetime identity protection coverage to federal employees and contractors who were impacted by the 2015 data breach at the Office of Personnel Management. A major cybersecurity incident in 2015 at OPM compromised personal information of about 22 million individuals who were associated with the federal government. Although victims of the data breach, at the time, were afforded 10 years of identity protection coverage from Congress, that benefit is set to expire on Sept. 30 this year. The new legislation seeks to extend coverage to qualifying individuals for life. “More than 10 years after the OPM data breach exposed the personal information of millions of federal employees, the threat remains,” Warner said. “We have a responsibility to stand by the federal workers who were put at risk through no fault of their own.” Currently, eligible federal employees get 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — a benefit that is also available to private sector employees. Although federal employees have access to paid parental leave due to a 2019 law, family and medical leave remains unpaid time off. The new legislation, led by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii),
Aug 13, 2026 · via federalnewsnetwork.com
AI dominated the conversation at Black Hat USA 2026, from wide-ranging explanations of risks faced today through to a vast array of presentations claiming that AI was, in some way, responsible for the cyberthreat plaguing us. The conference opened with keynotes followed by a fireside chat and a panel featuring mainly senior US government officials. First up was Sean Cairncross, the White House National Cyber Director, who set out the case that regulation of AI would both stifle innovation and development and struggle to keep pace with the speed at which AI is currently moving. It was clear from the discussion that there is an AI ownership race, with Mr. Cairncross claiming that “AI is a tremendous story of American innovation” and making various other comments on how America leads the world in this field. I am sure there are many of you who, like me, read this point of view with a shrug of the shoulders. The internet at large is a global resource that no individual, or group of people, can claim is their invention or innovation – and this is certainly true also for the rise of AI. During the opening talks there was even the mention of some companies that have been instrumental to the innovation of ‘AI made in America.’ One of the companies mentioned is based in London, which made the claim even more preposterous. Mr. Cairncross also noted that the US government is looking at ways to build a US open-source infrastructure that the rest of the world can benefit from. The future is one where all of us pull together to create a robust vision and strategy on how the emerging AI functionality can be used safely, efficiently, responsible and without risk. The second part of the opening keynote included Nick Andersen,
Aug 13, 2026 · via welivesecurity.com
PERSPECTIVES FROM THE CAMPUS One of the strengths of Indiana is that we bring together a variety of perspectives from the plethora of areas that touch the field of cyber, especially through the colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education throughout our state. Hence the name, “Perspectives from the Campus”, we invite experts – immersed in the pursuit of educating their students – to offer their knowledge for finding solutions in cybersecurity that benefit all Hoosiers. In the latest installment of this series, David Dungan, who serves as the executive director at the Center for Security Services and Cyber Defense at Anderson University, discusses how a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can protect us when we’re online, especially when it comes to connecting to public (and often free) Wi-Fi networks. He also shares his perspective on the cyber risks related to “sharing our story” and why the convenience – even in a place we believe is OK – may not be worth it, without first making sure that you’ve secured your data. By David Dungan Phishing is a common method used by threat actors to steal personal information, install malware, and manipulate the goodwill of users across the world. Despite the rise of Cybersecurity awareness programs and phishing detection tools, Phishing campaigns and similar social engineering attacks are still some of the most common cyber threats out there. In light of these recent trends, combating new campaigns and strategies has never been more important. The Rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) has given new teeth to age-old cyber threats, bolstering the complexity of phishing attacks and making them harder to detect by automated tools or human analysis. Supplying curated information to AI systems allows it to compile an untold number of personalized emails and custom-built messages made for the sole purpose
Aug 12, 2026 · via in.gov