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New Memo Replaces SolarWinds-Era Rules With Risk-Based ModelThe White House issued a new memo replacing SolarWinds-era logging mandates with a narrower framework focused on risk, threat hunting and forensic readiness as agencies confront faster artificial intelligence-enabled intrusions across federal networks.

Also, More ShinyHunters Breaches, North Korea Laptop Farm Operator SentencedThis week, Finland's Aleksanteri Kivimäki sentenced. ShinyHunters breaches. Laptop farm rancher sentenced. Oregon state agency hacker sentenced. African scammers arrested. MuddyWater AI-assisted hacks. Advantest ransomware incident, SolarWinds and Microsoft patches. FileZen flaw. QualDerm breach.

Krishna Sai on Secure-by-Design Principles Behind SolarWinds' Agentic AI PlatformAgentic artificial intelligence is redefining the operational contract between humans and software. Krishna Sai, CTO of SolarWinds, unpacks the technical architecture behind the company's approach to agentic AI and why fully autonomous remediation is a deliberate line not yet crossed.

Also: SolarWinds Case Nears Quiet Settlement; Securing Agentic AI Requires LayersIn this week's edition, Information Security Media Group editors discussed Russia’s cyber treason arrests, the A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission legal settlement with SolarWinds - and its impact on security leaders - and how organizations are working to secure agentic AI.

AI-Driven Incident Response, Observability Boost SolarWinds' Operational EfficiencySolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast strengthens its IT management portfolio with AI-powered incident response. Customers report faster remediation, reduced noise, and improved resilience. The integration promises a smarter, more efficient approach to IT operations.

Experts Say Biden's Cyber, Tech and AI Legacy Faces Uncertain Future Under TrumpPresident Biden’s tenure has been marked by significant efforts to tackle cybersecurity challenges, from the SolarWinds attack to Salt Typhoon, but experts say his legacy remains uncertain as the new administration faces tough decisions on upholding his initiatives.

Also: Ukraine Arrests Alleged Ransomware Developer; Patches Galore; and BurnoutThis week, feds counted cyber incidents; Ukraine made arrest; BlackBasta seemed to exploit flaw; 51 flaws in Patch Tuesday; SolarWinds, JetBrains patched flaws; Alan Turning Institute debunked paper on AI; Santander wants password changes; Christie's spoke of data breach and cyber pros face burnout.

Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia explains why a recently revealed targeted attack by a cyber-espionage group out of China rivals the SolarWinds attack in its complexity, and weighs in on how defenders can best leverage generative AI.