Cybersecurity Weekly: 4.28.23

This week’s top picks in Cybersecurity-focused news coverage…

Microsoft Wants To Get More Women Into Cybersecurity 

“With global demand for cybersecurity workers on the rise, and lesser economically developed countries often experiencing higher rates, Microsoft hopes that empowering women will help to close the skill gap.” READ MORE

9 Questions for IT Leaders to Ask About Cloud Cybersecurity 

“IT leaders tasked with the security of their organizations’ operations have a lot to think about. Asking these nine questions can shed some light on the gaps in cloud cybersecurity and how to start filling them.” READ MORE

Google Cloud Bolsters Cybersecurity With Generative AI Model Sec-PALM 

“Announced at RSA Conference 2023 running this week in San Francisco, Sec-PaLM is a generative artificial intelligence model that powers a new offering called Google Cloud Security AI Workbench, which incorporates years of the company’s unique visibility into the evolving threat landscape and is fine-tuned for cybersecurity operations.” READ MORE

NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ For Generative AI 

“Joyce said the National Security Agency expects generative AI to fuel already effective scams like phishing. Such attacks rely on convincing and compelling content to trick victims into unwittingly helping attackers, so generative AI has obvious uses for quickly creating tailored communications and materials.” READ MORE

Vulnerability Scanning: An Overview 

“ Vulnerability scanning is an important part of any organization’s security posture because it helps identify and prioritize security risks so that they can be addressed before they are exploited by attackers. By regularly performing vulnerability scans, organizations can stay ahead of the curve in terms of security and reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.” READ MORE

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