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Productivity in the context of information security is the measure of how efficiently an organization can operate while maintaining robust security measures. It examines the balance between maintaining tight security protocols and enabling employees to work effectively without unnecessary hindrances caused by security tools or policies.
High productivity in information security indicates that a business has successfully implemented security practices that protect assets without impeding workflow. This includes the use of automated security systems, user-friendly authentication processes, and streamlined security protocols that facilitate quick access to necessary data while still protecting it from threats.
Conversely, low productivity may suggest that security measures are too restrictive or inefficient, negatively impacting the workflow and causing delays or frustration amongst employees. This can often lead to workarounds or non-compliance with security protocols, thus ironically increasing the risk of breaches. Therefore, optimizing productivity within information security is critical for both the protection of information assets and the smooth operation of an organization.
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Microsoft says an ongoing incident is preventing users of its Teams collaboration platform and Office for the web cloud-based productivity suite from opening files. [...]
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Cloud Connectivity, Security Operations Providers Reportedly Chop 20%, 7% of StaffCloudflare cut more than 1,100 workers from its 5,483-person staff, saying the layoffs will align Cloudflare's operations with AI-driven workflows and productivity gains. And Arctic Wolf laid off 250 workers from its estimated staff of 3,402 to free resources for investment in AI initiatives.
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new credential theft framework dubbed PCPJack that targets exposed cloud infrastructure and ousts any artifacts linked to TeamPCP from the environments
Every AI tool, workflow automation, and productivity app your employees connected to Google or Microsoft this year left something behind: a persistent OAuth token with no expiration date, no automatic cleanup, and in most organizations, no one watching it. Your perimeter controls don't see it. Your MFA doesn't stop it. And when an attacker gets hold of one, they don't need a password
Prioritize resilience over productivity, say CISA, NCSC and their friends from Oz, NZ, Canada
Prioritize resilience over productivity, say CISA, NCSC and their friends from Oz, NZ, Canada Information security agencies from the nations of the Five Eyes security alliance have co-authored guidance on the use of agentic AI that warns the technology will likely misbehave and amplifies organizations’ existing frailties, and therefore recommend slow and careful adoption of the tech.…
State CIO Brandon Ragle on AI Governance, Risk and Workforce ImpactIllinois is taking a cautious, governance-first approach to AI, focusing on workforce productivity and citizen services. CIO Brandon Ragle explains how the state is balancing innovation with data protection, identity controls and oversight as it scales AI across agencies.
Threat actors have been observed weaponizing n8n, a popular artificial intelligence (AI) workflow automation platform, to facilitate sophisticated phishing campaigns and deliver malicious payloads or fingerprint devices by sending automated emails
As AI tools become more accessible, employees are adopting them without formal approval from IT and security teams. While these tools may boost productivity, automate tasks, or fill gaps in existing workflows, they also operate outside the visibility of security teams, bypassing controls and creating new blind spots in what is known as shadow AI. While similar to the phenomenon of
Going Beyond the Copilot Pilot - A CISO's PerspectiveWith 60% of businesses piloting M365 Copilot but only 6% scaling, this webinar explores why gen AI deployments stall — and what CISOs and IT leaders must know to roll out secure, compliant, and effective AI productivity tools.
What is really slowing Tier 1 down: the threat itself or the process around it? In many SOCs, the biggest delays do not come from the threat alone. They come from fragmented workflows, manual triage steps, and limited visibility early in the investigation. Fixing those process gaps can help Tier 1 move faster, reduce unnecessary escalations, and improve how the entire SOC responds under pressure
Interpol says fraud schemes using the tech are 4.5x more profitable AI is apparently good for the bottom line if your business is crime. Financial fraud schemes carried out with the help of artificial intelligence are 4.5 times more profitable than those that aren't enhanced, according to Interpol's latest estimates.…
How Silos Drain Time, Money and AI Value Across Modern EnterprisesSilos are draining organizations more than leaders realize. From duplicated work and stalled decisions to fragmented AI adoption and shadow tools, internal barriers are eroding productivity and digital transformation. The cost is measurable and preventable for those willing to act.
State CIOs Are Exploring How AI Agents Can Boost Productivity, EfficiencyReputation aside, most pen pushers in state governments don't actually like pushing paper. They also don't care to force citizens to fill out forms in triplicate. Two decades of promises to minimize those chores may be on the cusp of gloriously coming true with the advent of agentic AI.
As AI becomes the central engine for enterprise productivity, security leaders are finally getting the green light — and the budget — to secure it. But there’s a quiet crisis unfolding in the boardroom: many organizations know they need "AI Governance," but they have no idea what they are actually looking for
China, Iran, North Korea Hackers Exploit Gemini Across Attack Life CycleState-backed hackers weaponized Google's artificial intelligence model Gemini to accelerate cyberattacks, using the productivity tool as an offensive asset for reconnaissance, social engineering and malware development. Google said it has disabled accounts and strengthened defenses.
Enabling Practical Endpoint Control Without Productivity Trade-offsRemoving local admin rights often creates helpdesk and user friction. An identity-first model reduces risk while keeping business operational. Join CyberArk's practical webinar session to learn how identity-first endpoint control replaces standing admin rights with just-in-time access.
Research shows productivity and judgment peak decades after graduation A growing body of research continues to show that older workers are generally more productive than younger employees.…
AI agents are accelerating how work gets done. They schedule meetings, access data, trigger workflows, write code, and take action in real time, pushing productivity beyond human speed across the enterprise