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Adoption of new technologies can alter an organisation’s attack surface, requiring security controls, testing, and risk management to change.

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Adoption is the extent to which people and organizations begin using a security technology, control, policy, or practice and incorporate it into routine work. In cybersecurity, adoption is more than purchasing or deploying a capability: it includes correct configuration, user participation, and continued use. Examples include enabling multifactor authentication, applying security patches, using secure coding practices, and collecting logs from systems that require monitoring.

Adoption matters because uneven or incomplete use leaves exploitable gaps. A partially deployed authentication control may protect some accounts while others remain exposed; delayed patch adoption can leave known vulnerabilities available to attackers; and missing or poorly configured logging can limit detection and investigation. Practitioners therefore assess coverage, exceptions, configuration quality, and whether controls operate as intended. Training, usable workflows, staged rollout, and measured policy compliance can improve adoption without encouraging insecure workarounds or unnecessary collection of personal data.

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Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib Shares Strategies for Email Protection, Managed ServicesWith cyberthreats becoming more sophisticated, Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib explains how managed XDR and AI-driven email protection help SMBs. From stopping phishing attacks to automating incident response, Naguib highlights solutions that streamline operations and address cloud adoption risks.

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

CISA: 2035 Quantum Encryption Deadline Still Achievable

CISA Says 2035 Quantum Deadline Remains Achievable Despite Recent BreakthroughsThe federal government’s 2035 mandate to adopt quantum-resistant encryption remains feasible despite technological advancements in quantum computing, a top official for the U.S. cyber defense agency told ISMG, but experts warn challenges such as bureaucratic delays and financial costs persist.

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

US CISA Endorses Encrypted Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hack

CISA Recommends Strict Mobile Security Measures Following Salt Typhoon Telecom HackThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's latest guidance calls on top U.S. political and government officials to adopt stricter mobile security measures in response to the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, a Chinese espionage effort that has infiltrated major telecom systems.

Federal Agencies Tasked with Adopting New Cloud Security Policies Beginning in 2025The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is requiring federal agencies to adopt secure cloud configurations, integrate monitoring tools and report cloud systems starting in 2025 as part of an effort to address vulnerabilities in part exposed by the SolarWinds attack.

Lawmakers Urge Washington to Adapt Current Laws to Avoid DuplicationThe bipartisan House Task Force on AI released a final report Tuesday urging Congress to adopt an agile, incremental approach to AI policy, avoid duplicative regulations, support AI talent pathways and ensure privacy and transparency in AI governance while addressing its growing energy demands.

Bank Info Security 1 year, 7 months ago

Why AI Adoption Stalls: Data, Talent and Strategy Gaps

Brett Barton of Unisys on Bridging the AI Readiness Gap for Competitive AdvantageMore than 93% of organizations believe AI will be a permanent part of their strategies but only 30% say their current adoption levels give them a competitive edge. This gap stems from data, talent and operational challenges, said Brett Barton, vice president and global AI practice leader at Unisys.