Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a global leader in applied cybersecurity education, today launched its Enterprise AI Credential Suite, with four new role-based AI certifications debuting alongside Certified CISO v4, an overhauled executive cyber leadership program. [...]

With $5.5 trillion in global AI risk exposure and 700,000 U.S. workers needing reskilling, four new AI certifications and Certified CISO v4 help close the gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness

Bugcrowd study reveals 82% of security researchers now use AI, a big increase from 2023 figures

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a jailbreak technique to bypass ethical guardrails erected by OpenAI in its latest large language model (LLM) GPT-5 and produce illicit instructions

Anthropic Says Top AI Models may Deceive or Coerce to SurviveArtificial intelligence models will choose harm over failure when their goals are threatened and no ethical alternatives are available, say researchers who tested 16 popular large language models. The goal was to evaluate how systems behave. The result: blackmail and deception.

HackerOne CEO Warns AI Can't Replace Creativity, Intuition in Cyber Defense EffortsDespite AI advances, human intuition remains essential in security, says HackerOne CEO Kara Sprague. Machines detect patterns, but only people can anticipate the unexpected. Ethical hackers and human-led defense are vital to addressing evolving threats and the cybersecurity talent gap.

Ulla Coester on Ethical Design and the Role of the EU AI ActUnclear threats and unpredictable behavior complicate global trust in AI. Building a shared understanding through adaptable governance helps create consistent expectations for responsible development across societies, said Ulla Coester, project director, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.

Security Leaders From Three Continents Convene to Address AI Adoption ChallengesISMG recently concluded its tri-continental Virtual AI Summit, where experts from the Americas, EMEA and APAC explored governance, supply chain risks and ethical concerns. The summit addressed growing concerns related to AI, highlighting the urgent need for tailored security strategies.

Italy's data protection watchdog has blocked Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek's service within the country, citing a lack of information on its use of users' personal data

Days Are Dwindling, But Biden White House Unveils New AI Roadmap for HHSWith 10 days left in office, the Biden administration released an artificial intelligence strategic plan for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service. HHS called the plan a "comprehensive roadmap" outlining the department’s "commitment to trustworthy, ethical and equitable AI use.

Companies Race to Hire Chief AI Officers as Tech Reshapes Business StrategyBoeing, NASA and Pfizer have established chief artificial intelligence officer positions to lead ethical deployment and innovation in 2023. Federal requirements are pushing agencies to create CAIO roles, accelerating enterprisewide adoption across a variety of industries.

A new Bugcrowd study shows 71% of ethical hackers now see AI boosting hacking value, up from 21% in 2023

Justice Department Aiming to Emphasize Privacy and Security in AI DeploymentThe U.S. Department of Justice is drafting new guidelines for law enforcement on the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition tools to enhance public safety while safeguarding civil rights and ensuring ethical deployment, a senior official said Wednesday.

The Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) expanded its roster of members with the addition of threat intelligence management, collaboration and response orchestration vendor Cyware this week.

ISMG Compendium Showcases More Than 50 Interviews on Threats, Emerging SolutionsWelcome to Information Security Media Group's Black Hat and DEF CON 2024 Compendium featuring latest insights from the industry's top cybersecurity researchers and ethical hackers, as well as perspectives from CEOs, CISOs and government officials on the latest trends in cybersecurity and AI.

The US needs to seize this moment to set a global standard for responsible and ethical AI, ensuring that technological progress upholds and advances human rights.

Pontiff Calls for Ban of Autonomous Weapons and for Ethical Use of Emerging TechPope Francis during a speech at the G7 summit in Italy called for a ban of autonomous weapons and urged world leaders to keep humans and ethics at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, making him the first pope to address the annual meeting of the world's wealthy democracies.

An ISACA survey found that just a third of organizations are adequately addressing security, privacy and ethical risks with AI

AI's Transformative Impact and Challenges in Developing RegionsAI presents enormous opportunities for reducing inequalities and promoting inclusivity in developing regions, but its deployment must be guided by ethical practices and a conscious effort to integrate diversity and inclusion at every stage. We must leverage AI responsibly.

Sunil Dadlani, CIO and CISO of Atlantic Health System on AI Promise, RisksAI holds enormous potential for transforming and reimagining all aspects of healthcare, but mitigating the risks requires a collaborative, comprehensive approach prioritizing data security, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations, said Sunil Dadlani, CIO and CISO at Atlantic Health System.