AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Regulatory

The CSA Roundup is your go-to bimonthly newsletter for the latest cloud security insights, curated straight from the experts in our community. In this issue, industry leaders delve into crucial topics like noteworthy AI regulations and strategies for enhancing your cybersecurity practices. Take a moment to explore these thought-provoking articles, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update!

Understanding AI Regulations

The Current Landscape of Global AI Regulations

From the United States to China, different countries are adopting diverse approaches to regulate AI, each with its own set of considerations and implications. Delve into the AI regulations of several key countries, examining the factors shaping their regulatory landscape.

The EU AI Act: A Roadmap for Trustworthy AI

The European Union's AI Act, formally adopted on March 13, 2024, classifies AI applications based on their risk levels and imposes stringent requirements for high-risk systems. Get an overview of what the AI Act is, what’s included in it, and the timeline for implementing it.

AI Legal Risks Could Increase Due to Loper Decision

Unease around AI legislation has gotten worse with the recent US Supreme Court case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, decided on June 28, 2024. Going forward, courts are directed to exercise independent judgment in how ambiguous statutes should be disambiguated. Understand the importance of this case when it comes to AI.

AI Regulations, Cloud Security, and Threat Mitigation: Navigating the Future of Digital Risk

The very features that make AI in the cloud appealing—scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness—also introduce vulnerabilities that malicious actors can exploit. Review the key threats to AI platforms and how regulatory frameworks are trying to help.

Elevating Business Security Strategies

Optimizing Secrets Management to Enhance Security and Reduce Costs

Secrets management is how organizations handle and protect sensitive information such as secrets, API keys, and encryption keys. Understand how a strategic approach to managing secrets can lead to both enhanced security and cost savings.

Aligning Security Testing with IT Infrastructure Changes

Pentera’s State of Pentesting Report delves into the current state of security validation practices. The report found that 73% of organizations are tweaking their IT setups every quarter, while only 40% are aligning their security checks accordingly. Discover more insights from the report and why it’s essential to evolve security measures in tandem with IT changes.

Elevating Application Security Beyond “AppSec in a Box”

Traditional "AppSec in a box" solutions provide a comprehensive suite for detecting vulnerabilities, however they often fall short in guiding organizations through the continuous journey of improving their application security posture. Learn how Application Security Posture Management can offer a holistic approach.

Comprehending Current AI Uses

Democracy at Risk: How AI is Used to Manipulate Election Campaigns

As political candidates ramp up their 2024 campaigns, the role of technology in shaping public opinion and swaying votes has never been more significant. Today, with the rise of generative AI, the potential for voter manipulation can reach an unprecedented level. Understand the urgency of addressing AI’s misuse.

Embracing AI in Cybersecurity: 6 Key Insights from CSA’s 2024 State of AI and Security Survey Report

CSA’s State of AI and Security Survey Report provides a comprehensive look into how AI is being perceived and utilized in the field of cybersecurity. Explore some of the key findings from this report and their implications.

Elevating Security Standards with AI Cloud Security Compliance Tools

We all know that moving to the cloud brings a complicated set of new compliance and security issues. Learn how AI cloud security compliance technologies are helping companies overcome these obstacles.

Automating Cybersecurity

Six Key Use Cases for Continuous Controls Monitoring

Maintaining a strong security posture and ensuring compliance are critical challenges for organizations. Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) offers an effective solution, enhancing governance, risk management, and compliance. Explore six key use cases for CCM.

How to Leverage Automation Tools to Streamline Your Next Compliance Audit: 3 Tips for Security Teams

Compliance automation tools are designed to assist organizations in streamlining the rigorous demands of cybersecurity frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HITRUST. Discover three tips for security leaders aiming to get the most value out of their compliance automation platform.

Unleashing the Power of Managed Endpoint Security: Crafting Effective SD-WAN and SASE Strategies

In this era of remote work and distributed networks, the intersection of Managed Endpoint Security with SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) strategies holds the key to safeguarding your organization's critical assets. Learn how to craft a comprehensive Managed Endpoint Security strategy.

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