Splunk CISO on the Promise and Risks of Agentic AI

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Splunk's CISO, Michael Fanning, discusses agentic AI's dual nature in security. While it enhances efficiency by automating tasks, it also introduces new complexities and risks. Key shifts include moving to proactive security, ensuring AI aligns with secure principles, and improving communication between technical and executive teams. Balancing innovation with safety, particularly in a rapidly evolving threat landscape, remains a significant challenge for CISOs.

https://www.frontier-enterprise.com/splunk-ciso-on-the-promise-and-risks-of-agentic-ai/

The State of the 2025 Cyber Workforce: Skills Gaps, AI Opportunity and Economic Strain

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TLDR: The 2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study reveals staff and budget cuts heightening perceived security risks, while AI adoption reshapes skills needs and career opportunities. Key findings include economic pressures affecting hiring, heightened skills shortages raising cybersecurity risks, positive workforce sentiment towards AI, and the need for organizations to invest in personnel development to retain skilled workers amidst changing job markets.

https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/the-state-of-the-2025-cyber-workforce-skills-gaps-ai-opportunity-and-economic-strain

Vertical AI Development Agents Are the Future of Enterprise Integrations

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Vertical AI development agents outperform generic coding tools in enterprise integration by providing higher accuracy, better governance, and more predictable outcomes. They are specially designed for EAI and iPaaS environments, enabling quicker, error-free integrations while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Their single-shot task execution simplifies developer workflows, reducing rework and enhancing delivery consistency. Organizations adopting these agents report improved integration quality and efficiency, marking a shift towards specialized AI in enterprise applications.

https://www.cio.com/article/4101810/vertical-ai-development-agents-are-the-future-of-enterprise-integrations.html

Rethinking the CIO-CISO Dynamic in the Age of AI

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Organizations are restructuring CIO and CISO roles in response to digital transformation, AI, and increasing regulations. CIOs are expected to rapidly implement AI while keeping IT goals aligned with business needs. CISOs face new risks and wider attack surfaces, especially from AI tools. Reporting structures can create conflicts, especially if CISOs report to CIOs, potentially reducing security’s influence. Some recommend CISOs report to CEOs or legal instead. Alternative C-suite roles, such as Chief AI Officer, are emerging, reshaping how CISOs fit within organizations. Smaller organizations may outsource security or combine roles. Overall, strong collaboration between CIOs and CISOs is critical as AI brings new, unpredictable risks.

https://www.govinfosecurity.com/rethinking-cio-ciso-dynamic-in-age-ai-a-30211

US, Allies Urge Critical Infrastructure Operators to Carefully Plan and Oversee AI Use

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US and allies issue guidance for critical infrastructure operators on safe AI integration, emphasizing risk assessment, governance, and operational safety protocols. They stress employee education, clear AI use procedures, continuous validation, and human oversight to mitigate AI risks in existing systems.

https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-critical-infrastructure-government-guidance/807052/

NIS2 Directive Explained Part 3 Supply Chain Security

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NIS2 directive mandates in-scope organizations to enhance supply chain security, involving supplier contract renegotiations and due diligence due to cybersecurity risks. Key compliance steps include creating security policies, risk assessments, contractual flow-downs, and maintaining an up-to-date supplier register. While NIS2 primarily targets direct suppliers, it encourages consideration of their subcontractors. Challenges may arise in contract modifications with large suppliers, and the directive indirectly affects suppliers by increasing compliance expectations and assessments. Overall, NIS2 emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in supply chains, with further guidance from the Implementing Regulation and ENISA.

https://www.dlapiper.com/en/insights/publications/2025/12/nis2-directive-explained-part-3-supply-chain-security

InformationWeek CIO Corner: Dun & Bradstreet CTO Mike Manos

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Dun & Bradstreet CTO Mike Manos describes the company’s transition from a historical information-gathering business to a modern, cloud-first provider of data analytics. Manos, who joined in 2021, led a review of all business and IT operations, addressed technical debt, migrated infrastructure to the cloud, and invested in staff upskilling. He emphasized setting clear technology standards, focusing on essential needs, and assessing vendor ROI. The article offers more detail in the full interview and supplements with related industry content and resources.

https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/informationweek-cio-corner-dun-bradstreet-cto-mike-manos

The Essential Reading List for Today’s CIO

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CIOs' Essential Reading List: IT leaders recommend seven crucial books for today's CIOs to enhance leadership, strategic thinking, and navigate advancements like AI. Key titles include Simon Sinek's Start with Why for understanding purpose, and Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy Bad Strategy for problem-solving frameworks. Other notable mentions are Radical Candor for communication, The Coming Wave and Life 3.0 for insights into technology's impact and risks. These readings aim to help CIOs lead transformative changes within their organizations.

https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/feature/The-essential-reading-list-for-todays-CIO

10 AI Predictions For 2026: Top Experts Share New Trends

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The EU Commission, aiming to ensure smooth and predictable implementation of the AI Act, is preparing a comprehensive set of guidelines for 2026. These will offer practical directions on high-risk classifications, transparency, reporting obligations, quality requirements, responsibilities, and more. Special focus will be on simplifying research exemptions and clarifying legal overlaps, particularly for product development in medicines and medical devices. The Commission will also provide templates and direct support channels for stakeholders.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/12/04/10-ai-predictions-for-2026-top-experts-share-new-trends/

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