Women in AI, Push Notification Hacking, Proposed HIPAA Updates, and more
This Monday was International Women's Day, and so Idenhaus would like to give a round of applause to every woman in tech, cybersecurity, or a related field. Your contributions have helped ease gender parity, which, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), at the current rate of progress, will not be achieved until 2158—a staggering five generations from now. What can we do to help move this along? Hire women to lead across the industry. With strengths in analytical thinking, ethical problem-solving, and collaborative leadership, women are set to shape a more resilient and forward-thinking cybersecurity landscape. What do we have to lose? Our world is only growing more dependent on technology to keep safe and connected. Let's get more women into tech, cybersecurity, and leadership roles in general.
AI, Women, and the Future of Cybersecurity: A Winning Combination via The Cyber Express
Cybersecurity goes beyond firewalls and algorithms—it's about the people and innovative minds driving the digital frontier. Women, with their sharp analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and strategic insight, are crucial in AI-powered security. The question isn't if they should lead but how quickly we can propel them into leadership roles. As Jane Teh, a panelist in a recent webinar, says: "Cyber warfare is no longer about humans versus humans—it's AI versus AI. We need ethical, diverse, and inclusive leadership to guide AI's evolution in cybersecurity."?
What Happens When Push Notifications Go Malicious? via HackRead
Push notifications can be fantastic for keeping users engaged but also open the door to potential scams. When you visit a website that asks for permission to send notifications, be cautious—cybercriminals might exploit this by tricking you into accepting fake alerts, often without realizing the risks involved. Once you’ve given the green light, you could be flooded with deceptive messages leading to fraudulent sites. Keep your eyes open, steer clear of suspicious notifications, and never share your personal details in response to unexpected alerts. Have some more advice? Please share it in the comments.
AI is everywhere—from unlocking your phone with a glance to predicting crime before it happens. But as these systems become part of our daily lives, we must ask: are they protecting us or crossing the line? The same tech that shields us from cyber threats can also watch our every move. Recent debates highlight AI's role in government surveillance, corporate data mining, and profiling. Without clear rules and transparency, AI could threaten our rights instead of safeguarding them. What do you think AI should and shouldn't help out with??
Over the years, the landscape of data breaches has shifted dramatically. While the loss and theft of healthcare records once topped the charts, the digital age has brought new challenges. We've seen a decline in some breaches thanks to digital record-keeping, better device tracking, and data encryption. But the threat isn't over! Hacking and ransomware attacks are skyrocketing. Did you know that from 2018 to 2023, hacking-related breaches surged by 239%? And ransomware attacks? Those are up by 278%! In 2023 alone, a staggering 79.7% of breaches were due to hacking. Stay vigilant, stay secure - and talk to the experts at Idenhaus if you need help.?
Access Certifications & RBAC: Aligning User Access with Role-Based Certification via Idenhaus Consulting
Implementing an Identity Governance program comes with many advantages, and one of its standout tools is User Access Certifications. The issue of user entitlement creep and the spread of unnecessary privileges is a well-known cybersecurity risk. Like many minor problems, they can snowball over time, becoming more extensive and complex when companies decide to tackle them. Identity Governance suites, such as Access Certification, offer solutions to review and manage these issues. However, ensuring that all certifiers are equipped with the proper knowledge and data to make informed decisions is crucial. Reviewers can quickly feel overwhelmed if faced with excessive entitlements to certify, especially if the entitlement metadata lacks clarity. In the worst-case scenario, Access Certification turns into a mere box-ticking exercise, reducing the effectiveness of minimizing that attack surface in your environment.