Solutions: Vulnerability Protection

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The Canvas Breach: Lessons for SaaS Security Governance

Michelle Drolet

The Canvas compromise is like a lesson in SaaS security for organizations that have operational dependency on SaaS platforms. The Canvas global community includes more than 8,000 institutions across more than 100 countries, and Canvas is used by 100% of Ivy League universities. No surprise, then, that this compromise took both an operational and a reputational toll

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Preparing For Cybersecurity In The AI-Quantum World

Michelle Drolet

With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand

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Rethinking Security For AI Systems

Michelle Drolet

Cybersecurity has generally kept pace with the growing sophistication of threats. It has evolved from firewall and antivirus to next-gen firewalls, comprehensive endpoint security suites and intelligence-driven approaches such as EDR, XDR and MDR—solutions based on the assumption that systems behave predictably and that risks can be mapped, monitored and mitigated within specific guardrails. But even

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10 Things … Every board should know about cyber risk

Janelle Drolet

10. Cyber risks go beyond just IT. A cyberattack can freeze operations and damage customer relationships. A breach exposing client data can trigger lawsuits, while downtime during an attack may lead to cash flow issues. Cybersecurity isn’t just about data; it’s about business continuity. 9. Complacency can be a threat. Many businesses assume they’re too

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When Campus Safety Laws Meet Cybersecurity: The Digital Implications of the Jeanne Clery Act

Michelle Drolet

In December last year, a shooting incident at Brown University saw two students lose their lives, and left nine injured. And on March 12, an active shooter killed an ROTC instructor at Old Dominion. Tragically, it seems like such disturbing news from university campuses is becoming normalized. Federal authorities have opened an investigation into Brown, digging into the ‘how’ of

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A 5-step approach to taming shadow AI

Greg Neville

Lacking formal AI risk frameworks allows shadow AI to proliferate unchecked, but a structured approach to governance can prevent dangerous blind spots. AI is being leveraged across organizations to boost productivity, accelerate innovation and optimize business processes. The problem is that adoption has outpaced discipline. Only a minority (23.8%) of organizations have formal AI risk

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Building an Effective Incident Response Strategy to Combat Cyberattacks

Michelle Drolet

A security incident is all but inevitable for nearly every organization. By “incident” we mean a cyberattack that successfully accesses enterprise resources or somehow puts the finances, operations, and reputation of an organization at risk. A major breach can drive a company out of business. To fight back, every organization needs a cohesive incident response (IR) strategy, backed by a well-trained team

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Six Trends Paint 2026 As Year Of AI Governance And Compliance

Michelle Drolet

Artificial intelligence is no longer just supporting organizations; it is in the driver’s seat, steering outcomes across different functions. But there is a gap. While 58% of organizations say AI is deeply embedded in their operational and decision-making structures, only 19% have a complete AI governance framework in place. It is this gap that must be plugged

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10 Things I know about … IT risk assessments

Janelle Drolet

10) Aim to prevent costly downtime. Risk assessments help you spot weak points that can halt operations. Costs of business downtime are in the billions each year. 9) Clean up hidden weak spots from spaghetti IT. Systems bolted together over time create gaps; conducting a risk assessment will surface those loose webs. The goal is to streamline

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Nine Priorities For Your 2025 Cybersecurity Plan And Strategy

Michelle Drolet

Approximately 1 in 3 SMBs were hit by a cyberattack last year—some costing upward of $7 million. The need to prioritize cybersecurity has never been greater. Let’s explore nine cybersecurity elements that organizations must prioritize for 2025. 1. Put Someone In Charge Just like you have an expert in charge of looking after your company’s finances, it’s

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