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Business Transformation
Autonomous IT maturity is essential in the AI age
A four-stage framework built on a bedrock of visibility will define success in the agentic era.
Does Getting Cyber Insurance Have to be so Painful?
A short summary on the history of cyber insurance underwriting. What it is, how it got so complicated, and what can be done about it.
Succession: A CIO’s Guide to Setting up Your Perfect Finale
Key insights on setting your organization up for success after you depart. If Logan Roy had read this article, there wouldn’t have been enough storyline for four seasons of award-winning drama.
The EU’s Landmark AI Act Will Put the U.S. in 3rd (Maybe 4th) Place
China has already developed draft regulations to manage development of generative AI products like ChatGPT. The European Parliament votes on their proposed rules tomorrow and the UK will hold the world’s first global summit this fall. Washington needs to pick up the pace.
5 Ways Boards Can Improve Their Cybersecurity Governance
Experts advise these key practices for boards of directors to meet rising cybersecurity threats—and intensifying pressure from regulators.
Worker distraction is on the rise. Digital employee experience (DEX) platforms can help
Long hours and constant distractions are making work life increasingly stressful. Here’s how smart employers are reducing that burden.
How to Fix IT’s Diversity Problem
We talked to Cantex VP Tony Wilkins about IT's diversity problem and how he creates a culture of inclusion. Hint: It’s important to take chances with new hires.
RSA 2023 Preview: What CISOs (Need to) Know About Board Accountability
In the first of our three-part sneak-peek at RSA Conference 2023, Focal Point sits down with Tanium CISO Chris Hallenbeck to discuss board awareness of cybersecurity and what CISOs can do to help. Here’s a tip: Don’t talk too much.
What the Tech Sector Can Learn From TikTok: Trust Is Everything
Experts say that trust in the tech sector depends upon responsible computing. A new Deloitte report recommends how we might bake ethics directly into our technology.
Can We Actually Pause AI? 1,100 Experts (and, yeah, Elon Musk) Say Yes
Forget that celebrity techies like Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a new AI moratorium letter. Thousands of dedicated computer scientists are concerned about AI’s rapid (too rapid?) development, and you should be, too.
Huge Fines Are a Wake-up Call to Prioritize Data Security
Potential fines and bad press are leading more companies to practice “privacy by design,” per a new survey. ISACA’s Safia Kazi parses the benefits and challenges.
Will Class Action Lawsuits Force Companies to Get Serious About Cybersecurity?
Class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity breaches are on the rise and settlements are getting more expensive. Here’s what boards and other C-suite executives need to know to build a stronger security foundation to withstand future litigation.