The Chinese firm DeepSeek has officially entered the AI arena. When the company released its latest iteration in January of this year, it reached 16 million downloads in just 18 days—nearly double the 9 million downloads achieved by OpenAI’s ChatGPT at launch. Chances are, DeepSeek is already being used in your workplace, quietly boosting employee […]
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Generative AI: The ultimate insider threat?
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are taking the world by storm—at a rate faster than security teams can keep up. Today, 78% of knowledge workers use third-party GenAI tools. Yet, just a third of organizations say they have defined guidelines on AI usage in place. As more and more corporate data flows into […]

What is AI readiness?
Think of the workplace 30 years ago, before the proliferation of the internet. The way we worked, communicated, and operated was completely different. While internet usage is now a given in every business and household, its adoption required a significant shift in operations, processes, and culture. Fast forward to today, and AI is poised to […]

AI TRiSM: What it means and why it matters
AI has become a mainstay in all organizations of all sizes. From simple use cases like ChatGPT and Bard to enhance employee productivity, to the creation of dedicated in-house AI tools to help with supply chain management and customer service, AI is quickly beginning to permeate all aspects of an organization’s operations. As AI becomes […]

Need to know: AI agent hijacking is on the rise
Agentic AI is poised to transform the way businesses operate. These intelligent systems don’t just respond to prompts—they act on their own: making decisions, automating workflows, and optimizing processes with little (even no) human oversight. Their rise in organizations will no doubt be a shift as significant as the dawn of the internet. But just […]

5 proven use cases for generative AI in the enterprise
Many organizations are only beginning to tap into the true potential of generative AI. While early adoption centered on automating routine tasks like drafting emails and summarizing reports, the technology has rapidly advanced. With innovations like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise-grade AI solutions, generative AI is now capable of delivering real-time, business-specific insights—driving smarter decisions […]

The hidden risks of data exfiltration in cloud and AI apps
Data is the engine of modern enterprises, powering everything from sales and marketing to HR, finance, and customer support. But as organizations increasingly rely on cloud applications and AI-driven tools to streamline operations, they’re also exposing themselves to an expanding array of data security risks. Sensitive information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property, and employee PII—flows […]

3 things enterprises should consider as they kick off their AI journey
With the average data breach cost expected to reach $5 million in 2025, organizations have every right to be cautious about integrating AI into their operations. New technology brings new security and data privacy risks, after all. However, AI is not something to be overlooked. It will transform the very fabric of work—in many organizations […]

Solving the security challenges of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) is making waves in the world of large language models (LLMs), enabling organizations to equip LLM responses with fresh enterprise data that boosts accuracy and relevance. For instance, with RAG powering Google Gemini, a marketing team member could query an AI agent for the results of last year’s campaign and receive immediate, […]

Why data breach costs will reach new heights in 2025
In 2024, the average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million—a 10% increase over the previous year. This year, analysis indicates we will see the same percentage increase again, teetering over the $5 million mark. Obviously, this is an insane amount of money—an amount that would put many organizations out of business. So, […]

Hidden costs of convenience: Generative AI and the growing risk of data breaches
Generative AI boosts productivity but poses data breach risks if misused. Organizations must set clear AI usage policies, educate employees, and adopt secure enterprise-grade tools. Proactive steps, like restricting sensitive inputs and enhancing cybersecurity, ensure innovation without compromising data security. Generative AI tools are rapidly reshaping the way we work. But the promise of enhanced […]