Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids

Soon, parents in range of Waymo robotaxis might not have to worry about picking up their kids from after-school activities — or any time, really. The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo and send pickup and drop-off […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All …

Gimbal Space takes on legacy suppliers with fast-paced component supply chain

America’s space industry seems mature, but the supply chain that provides all the parts and components for rockets, satellites, and other spacecraft is considerably less so. Gimbal Space is aiming to change that, starting with components in the crucial subsystem that enables a spacecraft to orient itself in space — but delivered cheaper and a whole […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All …

DeepMind workers sign letter in protest of Google’s defense contracts

At least 200 workers at DeepMind, Google’s AI R&D division, are displeased with Google’s reported defense contracts — and according to Time, they circulated a letter internally back in May to say as much. The letter, dated May 16, says the undersigned are concerned by “Google’s contracts with military organizations,” citing articles about the tech […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All …

European IT Professionals Want Training on AI, Poll Finds

New research conducted by ISACA found that 62% of people believe that AI will have a positive impact on audit/assurance in the next year – the highest number compared to other areas like risk, compliance, security, IT strategy/governance, and privacy. ISACA’s 2024 AI Pulse Poll also found that people are uncertain about AI. In fact, […] The post European IT …

NIS2 Directive in the EU: An imminent deadline, insufficient preparation

Dr. Martin J. Kraemer, ​Security Awareness Advocate​ at Knowbe4, gives his advice on where to organisations can start to act now with the impending NIS2 regulation    While EU member states must introduce the Network and Information Systems Directive 2022 (NIS2) into their national law by October 2024, not all appear ready to meet this […] The post NIS2 Directive …

How to spot phishing in the age of AI

Since the rise of generative AI in late 2022, a lot has been written about the impact of these tools on cybersecurity. Over $1.1 billion was made in ransomware payments in 2023 alone – and the harsh reality is that cybercriminals, now fuelled by AI technologies, are becoming increasingly prolific, persistent and sophisticated in their […] The post How to …

What skills can cyber security experts develop to adapt to AI and quantum computing?

A career in cyber security is incredibly rewarding. Each day practitioners are met with new challenges that test their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It rewards creativity and can make a tangible impact on a business, its customers and society. High levels of demand for cyber security expertise also means that it’s one of […] The post What skills …

Kicking cyber security down the road can come back to bite you

The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be disastrous. From substantial financial loss to significant reputational damage, they can lead to untold operational disruption. Yet despite the clear and present danger, some businesses continue to deprioritise cyber security, with a concerning 15% failing to invest in cyber security measures. Whether this is a calculated […] The post Kicking cyber …

New Post Quantum Cryptography Standards Poised to Revolutionize Cybersecurity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly those subject to regulatory obligations. Now is an opportune time for businesses of all sizes […] The post New Post …