Byron Acohido
Journalist and Web Producer at The Last Watchdog
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, public speaker, #cybersecurity influencer, content consultant. Jogger, SUP paddler/surfer, Hawaiian musician/singer.
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3 days ago |
lastwatchdog.com | Byron Acohido
By Byron V. AcohidoCybercriminals are moving faster than ever, exploiting implicit trust within networks to spread ransomware and execute supply chain attacks. Related: Protecting cloud assets with microsegmentationIn response, microsegmentation is gaining momentum as a key cybersecurity strategy—one that could take center stage as RSAC 2025 gets underway next week at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
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1 week ago |
lastwatchdog.com | Byron Acohido
By Byron V. AcohidoLast Friday morning, April 11, I was making my way home from NTT Research’s Upgrade 2025 innovation conference in San Francisco, when it struck me that we’re at a watershed moment. I was reflecting on NTT’s newly launched Physics of Artificial Intelligence Lab when a GeekWire article crossed my LinkedIn feed, touting a seemingly parallel initiative by Amazon. But while the surface resemblance is easy to draw, the underlying intent—and trajectory—sets the two efforts worlds apart.
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2 weeks ago |
lastwatchdog.com | Byron Acohido
By Byron V. AcohidoSAN FRANCISCO — If large language AI models are shaping our digital reality, then who—exactly—is shaping those models? And how the heck are they doing it? Related: What exactly is GenAI? Those are the questions Dr. Hidenori Tanaka wants to answer in an effort to put GenAI on solid scientific footing. And it’s the guiding ethos behind NTT Research’s launch of its newly spun-out Physics of Artificial Intelligence Group, which Tanaka will lead as founding director.
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Jan 20, 2025 |
lastwatchdog.com | Byron Acohido
By Byron V. AcohidoAs one of his final official acts, President Joe Biden issued a landmark directive, addressing the evolving challenges posed by cyber threats while charting a strategic course toward a more secure digital ecosystem.
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Nov 13, 2024 |
securityboulevard.com | Byron Acohido
By Byron V. AcohidoThe compliance variable has come into play in an impactful way. The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid down the hammer charging and fining four prominent cybersecurity vendors for making misleading claims in connection with the SolarWinds hack.
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Is GenAI overhyped? Just back from NTT Research's Upgrade 2024 conference, I think not. Here's my assessment about why the pace of change is shifting into high gear. Notable quotes from Chris Heidbrink, Moshe Karaka, Val Goel, Rajeev Shah. https://t.co/QvJsjDa8zY https://t.co/7TFOX9Fo6X
Turns out that fear is not a great motivator to get board members to invest in cybersecurity. So what is? Here is some practical advice from a security-wise board member -- Vanessa Pegueros in this @LastWatchdog.com Q&A.https://t.co/CWHrY13pJV https://t.co/QRQ6jp0XS5
There's fresh evidence aplenty that more robust email security is required in the post Covid 19/GenAI operating environment. See my analysis of studies from Mimecast and Gartner.https://t.co/qsXnXLrQVc https://t.co/7E3GLREsbZ