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What is new in March, 2023 in Cybersecurity?
Microsoft Taps OpenAI’s Latest GPT-4 For Cybersecurity Solutions
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) launched Microsoft Security Copilot on Tuesday, bringing OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 generative AI to cybersecurity. Read More
Under a new law, FDA submissions must prove that medical devices meet cybersecurity standards.
Already this year, major medtech makers including BD, Insulet and Zoll Medical have all alerted their customers to cybersecurity vulnerabilities in their medical devices that could potentially compromise sensitive health information or other personal data.
Hoping to prevent any such breaches is the FDA, which will now require medical device makers to submit information about their cybersecurity efforts alongside applications for regulatory clearance of their devices. Learn More
The Art Of Letting Go: How Data Minimization Can Improve Cybersecurity And Reduce Cost
By reducing the amount of data stored, organizations can decrease their risk of data breaches and improve regulatory compliance. Data minimization can also streamline data management processes, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings. Read more
U.S. Space Force ramps up cybersecurity spending
The head of the U.S. Space Force told lawmakers March 28 that the service is investing heavily in cybersecurity for satellite ground systems in response to increasing threats. Read more
Shifting Cybersecurity To A Prevention-First Mindset
Cybersecurity threats are continuously evolving as hackers constantly seek new ways to infiltrate organizational networks. There has been a transition over the years from the castle-and-moat approach of perimeter defense to a focus on detection and response, with organizations investing heavily in EDR (endpoint detection and response), MDR (managed detection and response), XDR (extended detection and response), and other security tools to detect and respond to potential threats. However, as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, it seems like a prevention-first philosophy might be the better approach. Read More
Why Cybersecurity Is a Critical Component of ESG Frameworks
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks are becoming increasingly popular among businesses and investors worldwide. These frameworks are designed to provide a standardized, measurable approach to evaluating a company’s performance in terms of its environmental and social impact, as well as the effectiveness of its corporate governance practices.
As more companies adopt ESG frameworks, they are discovering that cybersecurity must be an essential component of their strategy. Learn More
