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Skills Are Evolving Too Quickly for Current Training Cycles, Report Says

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IT skills are evolving rapidly, outpacing traditional training cycles, according to Info-Tech Research Group. IT workers' roles change every 18 months, but learning is often viewed as a benefit rather than essential. Many organizations treat training as a perk, leading to skill gaps. To stay relevant, learning must be integrated into daily operations. Workers express that training opportunities impact job retention positively.

https://www.ciodive.com/news/learning-skills-evolving-training-cycles-it-info-tech/812628/

The 2026 KPMG Global Third-Party Risk Management Survey

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KPMG's 2026 Global Third-Party Risk Management Survey reveals organizations face challenges in regulatory compliance and cyber threats, emphasizing the need for better integration of third-party risk management (TPRM) with enterprise risk management (ERM). Key findings include slow TPRM integration, the rising role of AI and managed services, and low confidence in data quality. The survey suggests that enhancing TPRM strategies is crucial for resilience amid evolving risks.

https://kpmg.com/lv/en/insights/2026/02/the-2026-kpmg-global-third-party-risk-management-survey.html

Secure or Just Certified? Why the Audit Report Is Not the End of Your Security Story

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Compliance is just the starting point for true cybersecurity; it establishes a baseline, not an ultimate protection. Effective security requires a deeper understanding of vulnerabilities beyond compliance checklists. Organizations must rigorously manage supplier risks, as breaches can occur through third-party access. Additionally, navigating overlapping regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR requires adaptability. Security relies on culture and awareness, not just technology. Organizations should focus on resilience, viewing compliance as one layer in a broader, proactive strategy. True protection goes beyond audits to preventing breaches.

https://www.intelligentciso.com/2026/02/20/secure-or-just-certified-why-the-audit-report-is-not-the-end-of-your-security-story/

Half the AI Agent Market Is One Category the Rest Is Wide Open

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Software engineering comprises nearly 50% of AI agent tool usage, while healthcare, legal, and other sectors each hold less than 5%, indicating vast untapped opportunities. Despite AI's capability to perform efficiently, user trust limits its deployment. Founders should focus on vertical-specific AI solutions, capitalizing on unique workflows and driving change management to unlock growth potential. There are approximately 300 vertical AI unicorns waiting to be created across various industries.

https://garryslist.org/posts/half-the-ai-agent-market-is-one-category-the-rest-is-wide-open

Stop Thinking of AI as a Coworker. It’s an Exoskeleton.

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AI should be viewed as an exoskeleton that enhances human capabilities, rather than as an autonomous agent. Companies that use AI to amplify human work achieve better results than those that expect autonomy. Exoskeleton examples demonstrate significant benefits across manufacturing, the military, and healthcare by reducing injuries and improving efficiency. In product development, AI tools like Kasava provide depth of analysis while keeping human judgment central. The future of AI lies in systems that integrate closely with human workflows, amplifying productivity rather than operating independently.

https://www.kasava.dev/blog/ai-as-exoskeleton

Rising Identity Complexity: How CISOs Can Prevent It From Becoming an Attacker’s Roadmap

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The identity surface has expanded dramatically, encompassing employees, contractors, machines, and cloud workloads, making identity management a critical security concern. IAM has evolved from an administrative utility to a proactive defense layer, integrating with security operations to detect and respond to identity-based threats. A threat-aware IAM strategy focuses on continuous posture assessment, attack path analysis, and automated mitigation to protect against credential misuse and privilege escalation.

https://thenewstack.io/ciso-identity-complexity-strategy/

Hackers Increasingly Prefer Fast and Low-Complexity Attacks

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Hackers are increasingly favoring fast, low-complexity attacks over sophisticated exploits, prioritizing accessible entry points like phishing and remote access services. Many ransomware attacks utilize existing controls, exploiting vulnerabilities or stolen credentials to gain access and move quickly from breach to impact. Incident responders emphasize the importance of basic defenses such as vulnerability management, access controls, and monitoring, while also highlighting the persistence of configuration issues, including stale credentials and insufficient visibility into cloud identities.

https://www.databreachtoday.com/hackers-increasingly-prefer-fast-low-complexity-attacks-a-30787

2025 Cloud Threat Hunting and Defense Landscape

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Insikt Group's report highlights escalating cloud threats, focusing on exploitation, misconfiguration, and credential abuse. Attackers exploit weak cloud services and credentials for broad victim access, using built-in functions for malicious actions. Key trends include registered cloud resources for attacks, diminishing DDoS effectiveness, and targeting AI services. Cloud misconfigurations remain a significant risk. Prevention requires maintaining service inventories, enforcing access controls, and patching vulnerabilities, especially as cloud environments evolve rapidly, increasing potential entry points for attackers.

https://www.recordedfuture.com/research/2025-cloud-threat-hunting-defense-landscape

The Work Moved: What the AI Coding Debate Actually Agrees On

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AI coding has increased productivity (98% more PRs) but prolonged review times (91% longer), shifting work from coding to review processes. Various perspectives agree on data yet disagree on implications. Challenges include comprehension debt and the need for robust infrastructure. Strategies vary from spec-driven development to autopilot modes, focusing on context management and oversight. Risks involve reliance on AI without proper guardrails leading to misunderstandings and accountability issues. Ultimately, it's crucial to understand where complexity resides and ensure humans remain engaged in essential tasks.

https://leadership.garden/ai-the-work-moved/

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