Cybersecurity Defense News

Governments and industry are shifting focus to post-quantum cryptography and the real-world risks of “harvest now, decrypt later.”

Cybersecurity researchers warn that malicious browser add-ons are quietly exfiltrating AI chatbot conversations.

As we start a New Year, what trends and challenges will those working in the cybersecurity field face? Here’s what the experts had to say.

AI has already transformed cyber defense, but as attackers weaponize the same tools, 2026 is shaping up to be a machine-speed battle.

Maintaining your security mindset after the military is less about clinging to old habits and more about translating proven principles.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the agency within the United States Department of Commerce responsible for promoting American innovation and industrial competitiveness, issued new cybersecurity guidelines to embrace emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The “Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence” (NISTIR 8596) provides guidelines for using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)

A DOJ indictment accuses a former contractor manager of concealing major cloud security failures from the Pentagon and U.S. Army.

A national AI rulebook may speed innovation, but experts warn it could spark a regulatory showdown with real security risks.

CISA’s new guidance warns that AI in operational technology brings enormous promise—but also the potential for physical, real-world disasters.

Organizations juggle a tough balancing act: enabling employees to use personal devices while safeguarding sensitive data.

From reused festive passwords to weak security habits, researchers say consumers are making it too easy for attackers.

As we sprint toward quantum machines, experts warn that nation-states may weaponize the technology before businesses are ready.

America’s unprecedented surge in AI and data center development is colliding with aging regional power infrastructure.

Industry leaders Debbie Sallis, Diane Vogel, and Felicity Amos break down today’s cleared cyber hiring challenges and offer practical solutions to grow real talent.

Google’s latest threat report reveals hackers are no longer just experimenting with AI—they’re weaponizing it.

We must foster a culture of shared vigilance, where every employee plays a role in protecting what keeps the company and the nation secure.

Texas just stood up its own cyber army—$135 million strong—to defend against nonstop digital assaults from foreign and criminal hackers.

From delayed patching to reduced monitoring, the shutdown has created blind spots across federal networks that hackers could exploit.

This year, more than 1,000 CISA employees exited the agency. And it could be further reduced thanks to the government shutdown.

Where cybersecurity challenges demand diversity, creativity, and resilience, The Cyber Guild is more than an organization. It’s a movement.