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The CSA Roundup is a bimonthly newsletter that compiles the latest and greatest blogs from CSA’s members and partners. This edition features articles about incident response and the uses of AI in Security Operations Centers, as well as deep dives into some of the key risks and vulnerabilities facing the industry today. So sit back, grab your beverage of choice, and take a minute (or twenty) to read what our subject matter experts have to say. Also make sure to subscribe so you get notified about the next issue!
Hone Your Incident Response Plan
Master Your Disaster
It’s not a question of if a cyber attack or system failure will happen; it’s when. The key is to stay resilient through preparation. Fortify your organization against disasters using these effective documentation and disaster recovery strategies.
When Walls Crumble: A CISO's Guide to Post-Breach Recovery
The task of cybersecurity is an asymmetric one: defenders must win every battle, but attackers only need to succeed once. Understand how to navigate this inevitably as a cybersecurity leader.
Strengthening Cybersecurity with a Resilient Incident Response Plan
A Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) is your fire drill for digital threats. Craft your blueprint for efficient recovery.
Implementing CCM: Put Together a Business Continuity Management Plan
The third domain of the Cloud Controls Matrix is Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience (BCR). The controls in this domain focus on safeguarding critical business processes, infrastructure, and services and minimizing the impact of disruptions. Learn who is responsible for these controls and some best practices for their implementation.
Utilize AI in Your Security Operations Center
How AI Will Change the Role of the SOC Team
The Security Operations Center (SOC) has long been the nerve center of an organization's cybersecurity efforts. However, the rapid evolution of AI is revolutionizing the SOC, promising unprecedented efficiency and accuracy while raising important questions about its ultimate role. Discover how this shift is changing SOC tools, processes, and required skills.
Transforming SOCs with AI: From Reactive to Proactive Security
AI technologies aim to create more autonomous and adaptable SOCs, moving them from a reactive security posture to a proactive one. Review the critical elements of this new approach.
The Human Element in AI-Enhanced SOCs
AI offers substantial benefits to SOCs, but human expertise remains essential. Understand how SOC analysts still play a crucial role in an AI-enhanced environment.
Keep Your Guard Up Against These AI Risks
DeepSeek-R1 AI Model 11x More Likely to Generate Harmful Content, Security Research Finds
Red teaming research by Enkrypt AI has uncovered serious ethical and security flaws in DeepSeek’s technology. Learn about DeepSeek’s highly biased and insecure code, as well as the ease with which it produces harmful and toxic content.
Bias Testing for AI in the Workplace: Why Companies Need to Identify Bias Now
Bias in AI can lead to unfair outcomes, as illustrated by the troubling case of Dwight Jackson. Understand how Jackson’s story underscores the urgent need for rigorous bias testing in AI systems used in hiring and other critical decision-making processes.
The Explosive Growth of Generative AI: Security and Compliance Considerations
Generative AI brings a new wave of GRC challenges. Are businesses ready to harness its full potential while avoiding legal, security, and reputational pitfalls? Dive into the key risks and solutions for high-growth areas of genAI.
Stay Up-to-Date on Even More Security Risks
Global ICS Exposures: What Our State of the Internet Report Reveals About Critical Infrastructure Security
In the third annual State of the Internet Report, the Censys Research Team set out to illustrate the extent of global Industrial Control Systems (ICS) exposures. Get a preview of what the team uncovered and what these findings suggest about the state of critical infrastructure security.
BeyondTrust Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Remote Access Security
The recent security incident involving BeyondTrust and the US Treasury Department serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in traditional bastion-style remote access solutions. Understand how this incident highlights the urgent need to rethink approaches to remote access security.
7 Cloud Security Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making
With every new tool or layer of protection, complexity grows—along with risks. Discover seven common security mistakes that leave your cloud environment vulnerable despite significant investments.
Mitigating GenAI Risks in SaaS Applications
When integrated into SaaS applications, AI tools can transform business operations, but they also have their risks. Learn about the significant security concerns organizations face as they struggle to manage and secure these modern SaaS tools effectively.