Cybersecurity Defense News

Security tools have improved, but companies without rapid response authority and transparent communication still collapse after major hacks.

As federal agencies embrace AI under the 2025 AI Action Plan, cybersecurity leaders caution that GenAI must assist human experts.

The chip giant is partnering with Palo Alto Networks, Siemens, and others to bring real-time, AI-driven protection.

The most damaging breaches don’t begin with a sophisticated exploit or an in-depth plan, they begin with a human.

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small businesses with simple tactics that exploit everyday gaps.

CISA’s latest binding directive puts federal agencies on a one-year countdown to inventory and replace unsupported edge devices.

As generative AI gains traction in government, agencies continue to navigate best uses for these tools while protecting sensitive information.

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.