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Cybersecurity

31 posts.

Policy and economic developmentJune 2, 2026

What the New AI Innovation and Security Executive Order Actually Does

On June 2, 2026, the President signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.”

CybersecurityApril 1, 2026

Florida’s TENEX.AI Raises $250 Million, Crosses Unicorn Threshold in AI Cybersecurity Push

Florida's TENEX.AI just hit unicorn status with a $250M raise — and it's rewriting the rules of AI-native cybersecurity at enterprise scale. As agentic AI transforms threat detection and response, the question for every technology executive isn't whether to pay attention, but...

CybersecurityOctober 5, 2025

Why Tampa May Become America’s Next AI Security and Defense Hub

Tampa is uniquely positioning itself at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, defense, and national resilience. It’s a development that could redefine how America builds secure and intelligent infrastructure and regions.

CybersecurityOctober 5, 2025

NIST’s DeepSeek Evaluation Raises the Stakes in the Global AI Race

The U.S. government has made a definitive statement about the future of global AI leadership—and the message is clear: performance alone isn’t enough. Trust, safety, and alignment matter more than ever.

CybersecurityJuly 29, 2025

We’re on the brink of an AI‑powered fraud tsunami! What to do before this wave hits

At a Federal Reserve banking conference in Washington, DC on July 22, 2025 , OpenAI CEO Sam Altman didn’t just wave a red flag—he set the whole field on fire: “ A significant impending fraud crisis ” is coming fast, driven by AI’s ability to blow past most authentication...

EventsJuly 22, 2025

Want to Speak at AI Week? Read This First.

AI Week speaker on stage presenting business use case, Paul Baier, Columbus AI Week

EventsJuly 11, 2025

A‑LIGN: Tampa’s Cyber Compliance Unicorn

A‑LIGN’s leap to unicorn status underscores Tampa’s emergence as a cybersecurity nucleus. For ETA, this is more than a headline—it’s evidence of the region’s capacity to grow high-impact, globally competitive tech companies.

CybersecurityJuly 11, 2025

When Convenience Costs: The McHire AI Hiring Bot Fiasco

In a rush to modernize hiring workflows, McDonald’s deployed Olivia, an AI chatbot built by Paradox.ai, to pre-screen job applications. The result? A digital hiring process so efficient that—as it turns out—it cut critical corners in cybersecurity.

CybersecurityJuly 5, 2025

The Blind Spots Business Technology Leaders Are Missing About AI and AI Security

Beneath the enthusiasm lies a growing risk: organizations are overlooking critical blind spots in AI security and governance that could undermine their investments.

CybersecurityJuly 5, 2025

Top Cybersecurity Headlines: Insights from the Last Week, Month, and Quarter

A roundup of the most important cybersecurity headlines from the last week, month, and quarter, curated for technology and business leaders.

News and roundupsJanuary 28, 2025

How the U.S. Can Strengthen Economic and Technological Leadership Through AI and Cybersecurity

Advancements in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are redefining industries and geopolitics, presenting us with an opportunity to solidify our leadership or risk falling behind.

Policy and economic developmentDecember 6, 2024

New NIST Password Guidance: What IT Leaders Need to Know

In today’s digital-first world, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is paramount for organizations across industries. One of the key pillars of cybersecurity is password management. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released updated...

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