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Generative AI tools are undoubtedly the future of workplace productivity. In fact, innovations like Bard and ChatGPT are already impacting employee workflows in a positive way.  As research from Deloitte shows, generative AI can be a growth catalyst for organizations of all sizes. From improving customer service to enhancing HR management, the power of generative […]

It’s a difficult time to be a chief information security officer (CISO). Today’s IT estate is vast, complex and opaque—a jumble of on premises systems, unmanaged devices, SaaS applications and generative AI tools. Sensitive data could be anywhere and, as we all know, the cost of that data being leaked, lost or stolen is higher […]

The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has evolved tremendously in the last few years. No longer confined to the stereotype as the stern “office of no” guardian, today’s C-suite looks to the CISO as a digital business enabler, especially when it comes to balancing the risks and rewards of generative AI.    However, […]

In the year and a half since its launch, generative AI application ChatGPT has become one of the most popular in the world, amassing over 180 million users as of March 2024.  What sets ChatGPT apart is its usability and accuracy. Through a simple prompt interface, the tool can address a diverse range of queries […]

If you’re considering banning ChatGPT in the workplace, you’re not alone. Samsung, Apple, and Goldman Sachs have publicly announced that they’ve prohibited ChatGPT use in their organizations. However, according to recent research from Glassdoor, 80% of employees are against their companies banning ChatGPT. It’s easy to see why. As McKinsey data shows, generative AI has […]

The boardroom conversations have begun. Your company’s CEO is eager to put generative AI into action. They know it’s vital to improving efficiency and productivity as well as maintaining competitiveness. But, they’ve also heard about the risks. Namely, hallucinations, data leakage and cyber-attacks.  So, they turn to you: the company’s CISO. You, yourself, know that […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) tools have long been a cause of frustration in the security operations center (SOC). Known for generating an overwhelming amount of false positives and being manually intensive to configure, many security teams see DLP as more of a burden than an asset.  But it’s not DLP, in itself, that’s the problem. […]

Authors: Yasir Ali & Armando Pauker As we start 2024, the enterprise realm is witnessing a transformative wave with the escalating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). This surge in AI integration, stretching across many industries, brings with it a critical focus area: heightened data security risks and the looming threats of data breaches. As businesses […]

According to the analyst firm Forrester, this year is going to be a major one for generative AI (GenAI) data breaches and compliance fines. It’s easy to see why. While the accidental insider threat has long been a leading cause of cybersecurity incidents in the enterprise, the rise of applications like ChatGPT and Bard mean […]

As a savvy developer, you know that generative AI is a must to boost your productivity, speed and efficiency.  But, you’re also cautious.  You read about the Samsung data breach (where employees unwittingly input confidential source code into ChatGPT and faced disciplinary action as a result), and you don’t quite know how to reap the […]

According to new McKinsey research, companies that fail to embrace generative AI are setting themselves up for serious competitiveness issues down the line.  You might be thinking, “That’s not a problem for my organization. We’re already experimenting with generative AI.” But, how you deploy AI is far more important than simply using it.  It comes […]