How CISOs Can Best Work With CEOs and the Board

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CISOs are increasingly expected to establish strong relationships with CEOs and boards to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives. Only about a quarter of CISOs have direct, regular access to top leadership, while many still face challenges with access or communication. Proactive relationship-building and regular communication are crucial, particularly before incidents occur, so that trust and understanding are already established. CISOs must translate technical risks into simple, actionable business terms, tailoring their messages to the audience—whether that means direct, frequent briefings in small firms or focused, strategic updates in larger organizations. Using clear visuals and concise requests helps CISOs convey the urgency and importance of cybersecurity initiatives to decision-makers, ultimately helping position cybersecurity as a key driver for organizational resilience rather than a standalone technical function.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/how-cisos-can-best-work-with-ceos-and-the-board-lessons-from-the-field

Speed Meets Durability: The Engineering CIO Mindset

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Amit Chadha, CEO of L&T Technology Services, emphasizes that modern CIOs should blend an engineering mindset—focusing on durability, redundancy, and scalability—with the fast-moving world of software and automation. He notes that AI and automation enable both speed and longevity in IT systems, and CIOs must also consider the physical infrastructure on which their software relies. As technology becomes more autonomous, workforce training and integrated, connected systems are needed. Chadha warns against over-reliance on abstractions, urging CIOs to ground decisions in physical realities and design for potential failures.

https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/speed-meets-durability-the-engineering-cio-mindset

‘Shadow AI’ Is Widespread — and Executives Use It the Most

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TLDR: A recent UpGuard report reveals over 80% of employees, especially in healthcare and finance, use unapproved AI tools, with many trusting AI more than colleagues. Executives lead in usage, raising security concerns, as understanding AI risks correlates with increased unauthorized tool usage. Less than half of employees are aware of company AI policies, despite many recognizing data sharing issues.

https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/shadow-ai-employee-trust-upguard/805280/

Why Shadow AI Could Be Your Biggest Security Blind Spot

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Shadow AI poses significant security risks for companies due to unsanctioned use of AI tools, potentially leading to data leakage, compliance violations, and operational vulnerabilities. The rise of generative AI has prompted employees to adopt personal AI applications, often without IT oversight, which can expose sensitive information and introduce exploitative bugs. Organizations must recognize shadow AI's prevalence, enforce acceptable use policies, educate employees, and implement monitoring tools to mitigate risks while fostering productivity.

https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/shadow-ai-security-blind-spot/

We’re Repeating Cybersecurity’s Big Mistake, This Time With AI

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The article warns that organizations are repeating cybersecurity’s historic mistakes with AI by treating quality assurance as an afterthought. Traditional software testing fails to catch many AI issues because AI systems behave unpredictably and can produce different results each time. Effective AI testing requires diverse human testers, specialized red teaming to identify behavioral flaws, and ongoing monitoring to detect new biases and failures as AI systems and societal contexts evolve. Relying solely on automated tools or conventional testing leaves organizations vulnerable to costly, sometimes silent AI failures that undermine trust and can have more severe consequences than past security breaches.

https://thenewstack.io/were-repeating-cybersecuritys-big-mistake-this-time-with-ai/

How to Manage the Growing Influence of ‘Citizen Developers’

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Citizen developers enhance productivity via AI automation but pose risks through unmanaged vulnerabilities, limited visibility, and compliance issues. Traditional security tools fail to monitor these automations effectively, leading to “security debt.” A structured approach that includes inventorying automations, enforcing least privilege access, and integrating security checks is essential to mitigate risks and maintain compliance while fostering innovation.

https://www.scworld.com/perspective/how-to-manage-the-growing-influence-of-citizen-developers

The 20-year Legal Battle Over Credit Card Fees Is Over — and for Once, Everyone’s a Winner

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Legal battle over credit card swipe fees ends after 20 years, resulting in reduced fees that benefit merchants and consumers. Visa and Mastercard will lower fees and maintain stability for years, promoting competition and innovation in the payment system while ensuring consumers retain credit card rewards and protections. The settlement provides clarity and confidence for financial systems, demonstrating effective public policy balance.

https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5602073-visa-mastercard-swipe-fees/

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