Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. In October, Executive Order 14110 on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI established the broad outlines for how agencies should evaluate and implement their AI use cases. Now the Office of Management and Budget has issued a memorandum directing agencies to institute governance and risk management processes g...

In today’s hyperconnected world, where cyber threats evolve rapidly and cyber criminals operate with heightened speed and flexibility, staying ahead of these risks is paramount. Your security teams need to be equally agile and well-prepared. Join ATARC alongside government and industry experts for a comprehensive discussion on the latest threat vectors impacting agency infrastructures. Discover insights into how cloud-native security sol...

Stop Waiting for the Adversary It’s 2024. Ransomware is no longer new, the threats and risks are well known, the cases and payouts are public. Even with this ominous threats, why are security teams still caught off guard when their environments fall victim? It’s 2024 - the year we stop waiting for the adversary. In this 2024 Ransomware Summit, let’s explore all the angles. How ransomware actors find success, where they get in...

Adversaries targeting critical infrastructure systems (power grids, water management systems, heavy manufacturing, oil and gas refineries and pipelines, etc.) have demonstrated detail technical knowledge of control system components, industrial protocols, and engineering operations. These skilled and brazen adversaries continue to launch a combination or Ransomware and targeted ICS tailored attacks against the safety and reliability of critica...

Cybercrime continues to evolve, and as forensic analysts and incident responders, we often are in a virtual arms race with the criminals. While the best tool in both art and science is the amazing capacity of the human brain, and this is especially apparent in the field of digital forensics and incident response, where we match ourselves against the creative ingenuity of committed and capable criminals; we do need other tools to make our work...

The cybersecurity workforce has exploded in recent years, with more than 1 million available jobs posted in 2023 alone. Daunting is the fact that the demand for skilled employees more than doubles the currently available workforce. Even for the most seasoned professionals, there is a desperate need to stay on top of the latest attack trends, vulnerabilities and exploits, and to constantly vet the myriad of available tools touted to do the job,...

Since 2017, the SANS ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey has been a foundational benchmark for critical infrastructure asset owners and operators. On this webcast, SANS Certified Instructor Jason Christopher explores the growing trends in cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across industrial environments, including actionable recommendations for how organizations can improve their security posture. As global incidents—and regulations...