Content by Tom Field

ChatGPT Turns One - and the Future of Generative AI

Tom Field  •  November 29, 2023

Nov. 30 marks the one-year public birthday of ChatGPT. Gartner's Avivah Litan shared insights on the current state and future of generative AI, as well as the potential market after-effects of the pre-Thanksgiving drama involving OpenAI, its board and fired/reinstated CEO Sam Altman.

Insights From Israel: Guy Shafir, WideOps

Tom Field  •  November 28, 2023

DDoS and other cyberattacks against media outlets and critical services are what Guy Shafir, CTO of Israeli tech vendor WideOps, has been dealing with since the start of the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. Shafir shared details about the response to these intense attacks.

Insights From Israel: Ami Daniel, Windward

Tom Field  •  November 17, 2023

Following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, Ami Daniel got a note from the father of a girl in hiding. Daniel messaged the girl, who said, "Just get me out of here." Daniel's reply: "On it." He details his efforts to rescue scores of Israeli citizens from hiding places surrounded by terrorists.

As Communication Channels Evolve, So Should Security Tools

Tom Field  •  November 6, 2023

Safeguarding unmonitored channels is imperative. Chris Lehman, CEO of SafeGuard Cyber, highlighted the challenges enterprises face. No matter how many training or awareness programs are in place, Lehman said, "humans are always going to be the biggest wild card in your security strategy."

Cybersecurity for the Board: How to Present the Right Info

Tom Field  •  November 6, 2023

Corporate boards of directors are now mandated to take stronger roles in enterprise cybersecurity. That can be both good news and concerning. David Homovich of Google Cloud tells how to turn board interest into a positive relationship to improve crisis communication and defenses.

Panel Discussion: Cloud Security in Financial Services

Tom Field  •  November 6, 2023

When it comes to cloud security in financial services, this expert panel agrees: What you don't know can hurt you. Learn of new "security by design" strategies and solutions from Vice President Erika Voss, Ph.D.; Alicja Cade of Google Cloud; and Anthony Belfiore from Wiz.

Insights From Israel: Eli Matara, MedOne

Tom Field  •  November 3, 2023

Until Oct. 7, war was a topic Eli Matara read about in books. That changed when Hamas attacked Israel. "It's no more just a story," said the chief commercial officer of Israeli tech company MedOne. "It's real life." Matara discusses recovery and resilience in this exclusive interview.

FortiGuard Labs’ 2024 Threat Predictions

Tom Field  •  November 3, 2023

AI weaponization, zero days, 'we the people' attacks - these are among the threats projected for 2024 in Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs’ 2024 Threat Predictions. Derek Manky shares insight and analysis on what to expect to defend against in the New Year.

Insights From Israel: Oren Eytan, odix

Tom Field  •  November 2, 2023

Oren Eytan spent 25 years in the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the rank of colonel and heading the IDF's cybersecurity unit. Now, as CEO of odix, an Israeli cybersecurity vendor, he is helping his country rebound from the Oct. 7 attacks and support the nation's war against Hamas.

Securing Your Hybrid and Public Cloud

Tom Field  •  November 2, 2023

As enterprises continue their mass cloud migration and modernization, they commonly slip up with configurations, governance or just having access to the right skills to manage their workloads. Fortinet's Aidan Walden discusses the value to be found in a new partnership with Microsoft Azure.

Rethinking the Tool Sprawl Challenge

Tom Field  •  November 2, 2023

Tool sprawl was an issue before digital transformation and the move to modernization. But now the challenge is amplified, says Jay Livens of Dynatrace. But there is an alternative to tool sprawl, Livens says. He describes a new approach to managing cybersecurity solutions.

Insights From Israel: Chen Shmilo, 8200 Alumni Association

Tom Field  •  November 1, 2023

When asked what has changed most since Oct. 7, Chen Shmilo, CEO of Israel's 8200 Alumni Association, said "trust." Trust in leadership has changed, but trust in society and its power to be resilient has been renewed, he said. "In these darkest times, some things might even change for the better."

Insights From Israel: Michael Yehoshua, HolistiCyber

Tom Field  •  October 27, 2023

"We're doing fine, but we're not OK." This was the opening comment from Michael Yehoshua, CMO of HolistiCyber, discussing the impact of the Israel-Hamas war. Yehoshua shared his insights about the conflict, its historic perspective and how his and other Israeli companies are focused on resilience.

Building Digital Resilience: How to Do It at Scale

Tom Field  •  October 26, 2023

What does "digital resilience" mean in today's enterprise, and why is it so hard to practice at scale? Optiv's John Pelton and Splunk's Anthony Pierce talk about how to leverage tools, partnerships and personnel to boost and sustain one's digital resilience.

A Better Way to Cover the Bases for Breach Protection

Tom Field  •  October 18, 2023

The biggest challenges in threat detection and response today are the inability to cover the entire attack surface and a lack of insight into who is attacking and why. To address these issues, Cisco introduced Breach Protection, a suite of products that combines email, endpoint and XDR protection.