Microsoft enhances M365 Apps for Enterprise with new security baselines, improving defenses against cyber threats. Key updates include protections for Excel, PowerPoint, and system settings, blocking risky links, insecure protocols, and legacy automation features. Deployment can be done via Office cloud policies or Group Policy.
https://petri.com/microsoft-365-apps-enterprise-security-baseline/
Businesses are increasingly prioritizing AI security, with the number of organizations assessing AI tools for security risks almost doubling to 64% in a year. Many leaders view AI as a key driver of cybersecurity change, fearing data leaks and adversarial attacks. Geopolitical factors influence security strategies, especially in larger organizations. While most companies meet basic cyber resilience standards, significant concerns remain about ransomware and supply chain attacks.
https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/ai_security_wef_survey/
AI-enabled attacks are exploiting runtime weaknesses in AI systems, bypassing traditional security controls. Attackers are using techniques like prompt injection, camouflage attacks, and model extraction to gain unauthorized access and exfiltrate data. CISOs must prioritize deploying defenses such as automated patch deployment, normalization layers, and stateful context tracking to mitigate these risks.
https://venturebeat.com/security/ciso-inference-security-platforms-11-runtime-attacks-2026
