Security Risks from Deploying Generative AI: Google Gemini vs. Microsoft Copilot

Companies are eager to deploy generative AI assistants like Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, but security professionals have concerns. Privacy issues, manipulation by threat actors, and exposure of sensitive data are all risks organizations must be aware of when using these tools.  The time savings and economic gains of AI chatbots are enticing. Gemini and… (more) Security Risks from Deploying Generative AI: Google Gemini vs. Microsoft Copilot

The Ultimate Manual to GitHub Copilot

Writing code is often a tedious and time-consuming task. Modern developers are always looking for new ways to improve productivity, accuracy, and efficiency with programming. Automatic code generation tools like GitHub Copilot can make this possible. What is GitHub Copilot Anyway? Branded as an “AI pair programmer” and coding assistant, GitHub Copilot uses artificial intelligence… (more) The Ultimate Manual to GitHub Copilot

The State of Information Security: Tools, Budgets, and Bandwidth

As information security risks increase, so do the rising pressures felt by IT and Security leaders. Despite solutions and teams tasked with addressing these threats, a lack of bandwidth is placing immense stress on organizations of all sizes.  Nira utilized Gartner Peer Insights to sample 500 IT decision-makers and understand their perspective on information security… (more) The State of Information Security: Tools, Budgets, and Bandwidth

How To Perform A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

Every modern organization has some type of IT infrastructure and internet connectivity. This means that nearly all organizations are at risk of an attack or cybersecurity breach.  To understand your vulnerabilities and better manage your risks, you must run a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment—and this guide will teach you how. Step 1: Establish Your Information… (more) How To Perform A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

NIST SP 800-53 Compliance Checklist

NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 defines the best practices for implementing secure information systems to protect sensitive data. Originally published in 2005 to assist government agencies with FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act), the publication has gone through several revisions over the years, and its language today can be applied to any organization that wants… (more) NIST SP 800-53 Compliance Checklist

The Ultimate Manual for CIS Benchmarks and Compliance

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has done a terrific job compiling cybersecurity best practices that organizations of all sizes and industries can use to improve their cybersecurity posture. Most notably, the CIS Critical Security Controls provide a roadmap to help organizations protect themselves from the most common cybersecurity threats. For their part, the CIS… (more) The Ultimate Manual for CIS Benchmarks and Compliance

The Ultimate Guide to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Today’s organizations must fulfill business requirements in the face of a complex and ever-changing cyber threat landscape. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provides a common language for understanding cybersecurity risks across all industries. We’ll explore everything you need to know about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how you can apply it to improve your organization’s… (more) The Ultimate Guide to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

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Bryan Wise
Bryan Wise,
Former VP of IT at GitLab

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