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Joseph V. Amodio
5 key data-privacy metrics revealed as ‘spicy’ Musk lawsuit drops
While experts begin to ponder whether Elon Musk’s new legal battle over sexualized deepfakes will urge more action on data privacy, we deep-dive into ISACA’s latest report on the subject, teasing out five key charts that illustrate some brutal and (yes) bright spots.
Quantum, vibes, SEC drama: Check out these critical updates on the year’s hottest topics
The cyber information cycle can be a blur, so we’re bringing you late-breaking news on the hottest cybersecurity stories we covered in 2025: We look back at our exclusive interview with SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown and the fallout from his SEC saga, our deep dive into the unnervingly rapid approach of quantum tech, and some major new developments that broke just this week on “vibe coding.”
The year’s 3 best cyber books (and 1 all-time classic) to give for the holidays
In our compact annual gift guide, we offer our top page-turning picks for the cyber books you should be gifting (or reading) this season—probe the high-stakes world of AI, cyber espionage, code jockeys, and robots like us.
Podcast: Military veterans gain cyber career ops with Tanium and NPower
Veterans turned Tanium team members share transition challenges and how NPower’s free training opened doors.
Tech Lessons From Spotify’s Rapid Scale-Up
Spotify’s Hosanna Ouellette recalls how the platform’s rapid scale-up required some modifications to its internal work processes and tech stack. She’s just one of 23 stand-out IT and security leaders interviewed in the new book “The Interconnection Between People, Process and Technology.”
How a Barclays CISO Manages the Regulators
Focal Point presents Barclays CISO Andy Piper in the first of our sneak-peeks at interviews with stand-out IT and security leaders from the new book “The Interconnection of People, Process and Technology.” Published by Chief Disruptor and Tanium, the report shares insights from 23 experts on growing IT complexity, security threats, and the real barriers to scaling AI and automation.
4 Ways COVID Made Cybersecurity Better (and Worse) – and What We Should Do Next
Focal Point marks the five-year anniversary of COVID-19 by digging into four areas that have seen significant transformation since the pandemic, exploring what’s changed and how businesses can ensure a safer digital future.
4 Great Books on AI to Read (or Last-Minute Gift) for the Holidays
Here are four standout reads on AI that should be on your gift-giving list this holiday season – if not your nightstand.
Top (Cyber) Podcast Tip: ‘Weird’ Is What You Want on Threat Intel Teams
On a new episode of Focal Point ’s award-winning companion podcast, Let’s Converge, Microsoft’s Sherrod DeGrippo covers the art and science of threat intelligence, offering actionable tips for CISOs (and the ways to best support yours).
Our Cybersecurity Podcast Returns with Tips (and a Warning) About Chief AI Officers
Focal Point’s companion podcast, “Let’s Converge,” returns this week with a batch of new episodes. First up, we ask: Do you really need a chief AI officer? Expert David Mathison says yes (with a caveat).
Cyber Triumph: 6 Skills the Paris Olympics Got Right
Paris has a lot to be proud of. The Olympics went off (for the most part) without a cybersecurity hitch. Best of all – and you don’t get to say this very often about the Olympics –anyone can do what they did (with just a few tweaks to fit your budget).
3 Eye-Opening Documentaries on AI to Watch This Weekend
After the barbie cools down, tune in to these illuminating docs about the perils and potential of AI, and the cybersecurity implications for an increasingly AI-centric world.
The Surgeon General’s Social Media Warnings Ignite Controversy – and an Opportunity for Business Leaders
U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy’s new demand for warning labels is more than just a way to protect kids. It provides an opportunity for enterprise leaders and board members to discuss where their organization sits in the social media landscape, and the ways it may put their brand and employees – of any age – at risk.
What D-Day Can Teach Us About AI and Cyberattacks
Today’s 79th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy should remind us that warfare, especially cyberwarfare, is always evolving. The good news? Surprise attacks are not always so surprising.
Forget GPT-4o (For Now) – Kick Off Summer with These Cyber Must-Reads for Enterprise Leaders
This collection of award-winning articles from Focal Point spotlights some essential truths about ChatGPT and quantum computing, the key steps to building a whole-of-state cybersecurity program, and cyber gangs’ new MBA-style approach to ransomware that would make a Wharton professor proud.
As Federal Hiring Deadline Looms, Chief AI Officers Are in Demand. Here’s Where to Find Yours
Finding the right chief AI officer (CAIO) requires a blend of strategic foresight and creativity. The talent pool is small, but we’ve ID’d a few avenues to explore.
As Feds Warn of Hacking Wave on Water Systems, Here’s Our Roundup of Cybersecurity Resources
Attacks on water systems by Iran-backed hackers and future threats from Chinese groups have prompted calls for better security. We offer tips and resources.
As Congress Debates TikTok Ban, Here Are 3 Ways Enterprise Leaders Can Prep for New Regs
The U.S. House just passed a bill to (possibly) ban TikTok. As the Senate weighs in, here’s how business owners, boards, and other enterprise heads must respond.
A Cyber Seat at the Oscars: Hollywood’s Best (and Worst) Films About Hackers and Cybersecurity
We salute a handful of standouts from the silver screen – some we love, and some we love to hate – that illuminated hackers and their world in new, powerful, or cringey ways.
What Football Coach Bill Belichick Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity
The wisdom and practices of legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick could be the outline for a winning cybersecurity playbook.
Misinformation / Disinformation, Part 2 – Bringing Old-School Cybersecurity to a New Fight
Deepfakes are harder to spot thanks to AI, making it easier to tarnish your brand. But old-school cybersecurity tactics can thwart these new threats.
3 Big Business Takeaways From Biden’s AI Executive Order
President Biden's executive order on AI makes one thing abundantly clear: If you’re racing to capitalize on AI’s revolutionary technology, don’t let FOMO steer you wrong. Take these steps to avoid risk.
It’s Not Too Late: 4 Must-Reads for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Business and security leaders have a lot on their plate, and it’s easy to fall behind. So we gathered a few key articles and links to check out before this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in the rear-view.
Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools Are Surging. A Veteran Cyber Defender Explains Why
Education security expert Doug Levin, co-founder and national director of K12 SIX, is increasingly engaged in a man-vs.-machine cyberbattle to protect school districts from ransomware attacks.
ICYMI: 3 Cyber Must-Reads for CISOs and Business Leaders This Weekend
This collection of award-winning articles from Focal Point spotlights a lesser-known but costlier threat than ransomware (business email compromise), an elusive group of hackers making a comeback (teens), and a boardroom strategy that can boost a CISO’s profile (and budget).
5 Must-See Sessions at Black Hat 2023—and How to Watch Them Later
Yes, Vegas is the place to be this week to catch Black Hat USA 2023, where the world’s leading cybersecurity experts are discussing today’s most pressing security issues. But for those who can’t attend, we’ve picked these highlights to watch virtually.
Oppenheimer’s A-Bomb, the Rise of AI, and Our Shot at Getting It Right
Years ago, we ignored scientists like J. Robert Oppenheimer when they spoke out about the tech advances they helped create. Here we go again?
Take a Deep Dive Into Threat Tech with the New Cybersecurity Podcast “Let’s Converge”
Our new podcast launches today with the first 12 episodes in an ongoing series that explores today’s complex security landscape. Listen in as top business and tech leaders reveal their biggest challenges and the secrets to their success.
The EU’s Landmark AI Act Will Put the U.S. in 3rd (Maybe 4th) Place
China has already developed draft regulations to manage development of generative AI products like ChatGPT. The European Parliament votes on their proposed rules tomorrow and the UK will hold the world’s first global summit this fall. Washington needs to pick up the pace.
Forget ChatGPT Hearings and Meta Fines—the Surgeon General Is Big Tech’s Biggest Threat
This has been a busy week for Big Tech, what with ChatGPT and Meta each coming under fire, but it may be the boyish, soft-spoken U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who released a troubling advisory today on social media’s harmful effects on kids, delivering the real gut-punch.
How a Cyber Incident Response Plan Can Save You Millions—and Months of Bad Press
Eight months after weathering a cyberattack, Suffolk County, which had no cyber breach plan, is still picking up the pieces—and officials are investigating how they could have been so unprepared. Don’t make the same mistakes.
Can We Actually Pause AI? 1,100 Experts (and, yeah, Elon Musk) Say Yes
Forget that celebrity techies like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a new AI moratorium letter. Thousands of dedicated computer scientists are concerned about AI’s rapid (too rapid?) development, and you should be, too.
Cyber Lessons Learned One Year Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s time to take stock of the ways cyber has impacted the war, and how U.S. business leaders can prepare for what’s to come in 2023.
The 5 Best Events for CISOs at Black Hat 2022
Endpoint magazine cuts through the thicket of tech jargon to find the most relevant discussions for senior-level leaders at the 25th anniversary conference.
How CISOs Can Talk Cyber Risk So That CEOs Actually Listen
Getting business and security leaders on the same page starts with learning to speak the same language. Here are the first three steps.
A Wave of Ukraine Crypto Phishing Scams May Get Workers Fired
Hackers posing as Ukraine-refugee charities are flooding inboxes with emails, as enterprises crack down on workers’ cybersecurity mistakes.
Spring4Shell and Other Bugs Make Patching Top Priority for Business
This week’s Spring4Shell and other high-profile hack alerts underscore the need for automated patch management. Here’s your 101.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Cybersecurity Insurance
As insurance companies review and rewrite their war exclusion clauses, enterprises must double down on proactive cyber hygiene.
As Cyber Crisis Mounts, CISOs and Boards Must Learn to Communicate
Former national cybersecurity commissioner and seasoned board director Maggie Wilderotter explains how cybersecuity and business leaders can get on the same page.
The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act Aims to Fix Critical Gaps
The Senate just passed the most significant cybersecurity legislation in U.S. history. Here are three ways to prep.
See What You Can Do With 80,000 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer time off, or VTO, is a popular perk with Tanium employees, employers, and local communities that benefit from it. There's so much you can do.
How Enterprise Is Facing Up to Ransomware
As ransomware attack payouts skyrocket, business partners, suppliers, and boards are demanding companies establish data protection protocols.
5 Charts That Explain Where IT Spending Is Headed
IT spending is expected to grow, with most organizations focused on strategies that will give them a more flexible and resilient IT infrastructure.