CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
December 19, 2023
How cybersecurity roles are changing and what to look for when hiring
AI, automation, and the increasing need for cybersecurity professionals with good soft skills are some of the things to look out for when hiring the next incident responder, GRC specialist, and SOC analyst. Read more
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks: AIâs Impact on Cybersecurity
Itâs on everyoneâs mind: How will AI benefit threat actors?
Microsoft Windows 10 security support extension no excuse to put off patching, asset review
Hardware still running on Windows 10 has received an official three-year reprieve. Itâs an great opportunity to review aging assets and projects. Read more
How ABM Industries leveraged facial recognition to securely authenticate workers
The major facility management services provider turned to QR codes and facial recognition to corral and process access for an ever-changing host of non-technical workers around the world. Read more
AI enters production systems even as âtrustâ emerges as a growing concern
Almost four-fifths of the surveyed organizations had already adopted AI in their production, with only a few still testing the technology. Read more
Microsoft cracks down on group operating âcybercrime-as-a-serviceâ
Microsoft has aggressively pursued legal measures to dismantle Storm-1152âs network, seizing its US-based infrastructure, shutting down key websites, and rigorously investigating to identify the individuals responsible for the groupâs activities. Read more
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023
Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in 2023. Read more
