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How AI Will Be Used for Cyber Security in 2024

Rod’s Blog • 615 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Cyber Security Machine Learning Data Protection
  1. Cyber security is crucial in today's digital era due to increasing complexity of attacks, making traditional defense methods inadequate.
  2. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential in fighting cyber threats by mimicking human intelligence in tasks like learning and decision-making.
  3. In 2024, AI will play a vital role in cyber security, aiding in threat detection, prevention, response, and recovery.

Analytics Engineering (NOT DBT!) 101

Three Data Point Thursday • 39 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data Analytics Cyber Security AI Organizational Change
  1. Cyber security is evolving due to personalized threats; data-driven security is critical.
  2. Synthetic video presenters are emerging as a trend with growth potential in various sectors.
  3. Analytics engineering involves bridging the gap between data analytics and engineering through organizational change.
  4. Companies need to consider upskilling analysts or hiring analytics engineers to streamline data flow.

AirBnB sends employees Home

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Remote work Cyber Security Data Management Content creation
  1. Remote work is becoming more common and offers numerous benefits, so mastering skills like Cyber Security can be advantageous.
  2. Efficient data compression and transmission can save companies money in the era of remote work, making it a valuable skill to develop.
  3. As more interactions shift to digital platforms, learning to create interactive content or platforms for remote communication can present lucrative opportunities.

Về khóa học Cyber Security trên Coursera

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 27 Feb 14
🚌 Education Cyber Security Online Courses
  1. You can learn Cyber Security skills for free on Coursera, but getting the certificate costs extra.
  2. The Cyber Security course offered by University of Maryland on Coursera is comprehensive and valuable, with a recognized certificate.
  3. The course structure includes interesting topics like cryptography, and having renowned instructors adds to the appeal of the program.
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Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular OFI/DOA/CON/CIR/003/061

RegAlert • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
💰 Finance Regulatory Cyber Security Banking
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a circular regarding a risk-based cyber security framework for Other Financial Institutions.
  2. The circular is titled OFI/DOA/CON/CIR/003/061 and was published on August 12, 2021.
  3. Interested parties can download the details of the framework and guidelines from the official Central Bank of Nigeria website.

Llama3, Deploy AI system securely, The first benchmark for prompt injection

Secure GenAI • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 24
🕹 Technology AI Cyber Security Education Open Source Software Development
  1. There are significant updates in the open source AI realm from big players like Google Cloud and the emergence of Llama 3, which is raising concerns from top cybersecurity experts.
  2. Best practices for deploying secure and resilient AI systems are being highlighted by numerous cybersecurity agencies globally to ensure safe AI system deployment.
  3. The introduction of the first benchmark model for prompt injection detective systems by Leukera AI is a notable step towards enhancing AI security measures and maintaining the integrity of prompt injection systems.

It’s all Bleak and Bleary for Big Tech

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Tech industry Market Trends Consumer Electronics Cyber Security
  1. Big tech companies are facing serious challenges that are affecting their overall value and stability. The recent market downturn has revealed many problems they were hiding.
  2. A lot of employees are losing their jobs because of these issues. In just a few weeks of 2023, over 55,000 people in the tech industry have been laid off.
  3. The situation shows that even powerful tech businesses aren't immune to economic struggles. They need to adapt quickly to survive in this tough environment.

Cyber Security Firm Discloses Four Critical Vulnerabilities That Affect Millions of Apps on the Apple Platform

Apple Wire • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Cyber Security Software Development Open Source Information Security Vulnerabilities
  1. CocoaPods, a tool used by many Apple apps, has serious security flaws that could let hackers inject harmful code into millions of apps. This is a big issue because it affects about 3 million applications.
  2. The vulnerabilities allow attackers to access sensitive information on users' devices, like private messages and medical info. This shows how valuable open-source code can be when it's not properly secured.
  3. It's important for developers to be cautious about third-party code and regularly check their dependencies. They should make sure they're using well-maintained libraries and avoid unclaimed or orphaned code to keep their apps safe.

The RESTRICT Act Is Not About TikTok

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cyber Security Legislation Reports Malware Incident Response
  1. The RESTRICT Act is bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the US government's ability to address threats from foreign technology companies.
  2. Governments like Australia implement laws for cyber incidents, but it can be controversial due to potential overreach.
  3. Global efforts are being made to combat cybersecurity threats, such as the CISA's Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot program.

[in case you missed it] Data Science Weekly - Issue 393

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Visualization
  1. Fourier transforms can create 3D terrain or noise, and understanding how this works can be a fun and interesting challenge.
  2. Interactive tools are available to visualize complex data concepts like Gaussian processes, making it easier to grasp difficult ideas.
  3. Machine learning has potential issues in healthcare; it's important to approach this field carefully and thoughtfully.

After Viasat, Space Systems Get Scrutiny

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cyber Security International cooperation
  1. The US government is considering designating space systems as critical infrastructure due to increasing threats from adversarial nations.
  2. The US State Department is working on a cyber disaster relief program to help allies and partners recover from cyber attacks.
  3. International cyber security authorities are advocating for building products with 'Security-by-Design and Default' to enhance cybersecurity and reduce vulnerabilities.

Adaptive Moving Target Defense: Frustrating Attackers by Shifting the Battlefield

Phoenix Substack • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Cyber Security Defense Strategy Innovation
  1. Adaptive Moving Target Defense involves constantly shifting the attack surface to confuse attackers.
  2. Servers in AMTD are designed to rebuild from an immutable state, frustrating hackers with each intrusion attempt.
  3. AMTD enhances defensive position by making attackers expend more time and resources to breach systems.

Smile! You've Been Sanctioned

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cyber Security Finance Government Hacking Data Privacy
  1. Governments coordinated sanctions against cybercriminals can deter bad behavior and affect cybercrime business prospects.
  2. Microsoft's security breach highlights the need for improved security standards and better practices.
  3. Increased disclosure of non-material cybersecurity incidents to SEC may raise concerns about clutter but could be vital for transparency and awareness.