Cybersecurity risks shape AI adoption, but investment accelerates nonetheless

Companies see cybersecurity as a top investment priority within their AI budgets, according to KPMG.

By Eric Geller • March 31, 2026

Iran actors’ claims raise questions about larger cyber threat to US, allies

Questions are being raised about the veracity and tactics of Iran-linked actors, amid claims that a large trove of Lockheed Martin data is on the market.

By David Jones • Updated March 31, 2026

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‘Missed opportunity’: US government’s absence from RSAC Conference leaves stark void

The Trump administration’s decision to not attend the world’s biggest cybersecurity conference sent the wrong message to partners, experts said.

By Eric Geller • March 31, 2026

Identity is the first line of defense, especially in an AI-fueled threat landscape

Two new reports illustrate why companies need to do a better job of scrutinizing what their human employees and AI agents are doing.

By Eric Geller • March 27, 2026

‘Do not shift budgets to AI’: How businesses should and shouldn’t respond to evolving threats

Experts said companies rushing to buy AI services risk letting their existing, still-vital defensive measures deteriorate.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

Congress wants details from White House on cyber strategy, Iran resilience measures

Lawmakers’ aides from both parties say they want to be kept in the loop on implementation.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

The CVE Program, a bedrock of global cyber defense, is teetering on the brink

A funding scare, AI and similar international initiatives are raising existential questions about the program’s future.

By Eric Geller • March 24, 2026

Companies face difficult choices in blaming hackers for an attack

Publicly naming a hacking group can affect everything from retaliation to insurance coverage.

By Eric Geller • March 24, 2026

Cybercrime groups speed up initial access handoff through planning, coordination

A report by Google Threat Intelligence Group also shows voice-based phishing has surged amid a rise in social engineering tactics.

By David Jones • March 24, 2026

FCC bans import of consumer-grade routers amid national security concerns

The decision follows years of escalating attacks against the U.S. from state-linked threat groups targeting routers and edge devices.

By David Jones • Updated March 24, 2026

ISACs confront AI’s promise and peril for threat intelligence-sharing

Any use of AI for ISAC work must preserve members’ trust, representatives of three critical infrastructure sectors said.

By Eric Geller • March 23, 2026

Stryker confirms cyberattack is contained and restoration underway

An assurance letter from Palo Alto Networks provides insight into the forensic investigation at the medical technology firm.

By David Jones • March 23, 2026

Companies know AI is essential for cyber defense but aren’t yet seeing returns

The maturity of organizations’ AI oversight also varies significantly, according to a new EY survey of cybersecurity leaders.

By Eric Geller • March 20, 2026

Water utilities need hands-on cybersecurity help, not just free guidance, pilot program finds

In a new report, Microsoft criticized the federal government for scaling back support to critical infrastructure operators.

By Eric Geller • March 19, 2026

Threat groups target cyber-physical systems to disrupt critical infrastructure providers

The Iran war has raised concerns that key industrial sectors could be the target of hacktivists, state actors and other groups.

By David Jones • March 18, 2026

New research unpacks North Korea’s stealthy, sophisticated remote IT worker schemes

The report recommends that businesses practice several forms of vigilance to avoid unwittingly hiring Pyongyang’s operatives.

By Eric Geller • March 18, 2026

National cyber director expands on Trump administration’s vision for AI security, industry collaboration

The government wants AI firms to embrace security, not see it as a barrier.

By Eric Geller • Updated March 17, 2026

AI agent security: New governance framework shows progress, but critical gaps remain

New AI security framework shows progress, but seven critical vulnerabilities still need your attention.

March 16, 2026

5 ways to protect manufacturing companies from cyberattacks

Manufacturing suffered the most cyberattacks of any industry last year. Experts have advice about hardening networks and avoiding common mistakes.

By Jeffrey Kinney • March 12, 2026

Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz

The cloud security specialist will continue to operate under its own brand and across multiple platforms. 

By David Jones • March 11, 2026

Industry to NIST: Keep agentic AI standards flexible and voluntary

The business community said security guidance should reflect the nascency and diversity of the field.

By Eric Geller • March 11, 2026

US entities face heightened cyber risk related to Iran war

The military campaign against Iran is putting local governments, critical infrastructure providers and major U.S. companies at heightened risk of disruptive attacks.

By David Jones • March 10, 2026

Trump administration will test infrastructure cybersecurity approaches in pilot program

The government can’t rely on a “universal solution” to the challenges facing vital services, a top White House official said.

By Eric Geller • March 9, 2026

Conflicting definitions and timelines cause cybersecurity regulation morass, industry reps say

A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights businesses’ frustrations with the way the government currently oversees cybersecurity.

By Eric Geller • March 9, 2026

4 best practices to get IAM implementation right the first time

Many enterprises are ready to upgrade IAM—a security framework that controls who can access which systems, data, and applications within an organization. Here are the best practices to follow for a successful IAM implementation.

March 9, 2026