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As cybersecurity talent shortages persist, many organizations are bolstering their defenses with unified identity strategies and managed detection and response services. These external partnerships can help ease staffing gaps and accelerate threat detection, but they also create a risk of overreliance when internal teams lose visibility or control. Strengthening long-term resilience requires leaders to rethink how much of their security strategy can be delegated and how much must remain inside the organization. Sustainable cybersecurity depends on more than tools or vendor expertise—it calls for stronger internal muscle, clearer accountability and intentional investment in people, processes and architecture. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council highlight strategic shifts that can help organizations build security from within and avoid placing mission-critical defenses entirely in the hands of outside partners.

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As development teams compress release cycles to ship faster than ever, CISOs and security architects are under pressure to keep pace—not become a bottleneck. The days of treating security as a late-stage checklist are over. From AI-assisted coding to real-time deployment pipelines, modern innovation is moving too quickly for security to trail behind. Today’s forward-thinking tech executives are no longer asking whether speed and safety can coexist, but how to engineer both into the process from day one. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council detail the key steps cross-functional teams should prioritize to ensure innovation and protection move in lockstep.

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AI is reshaping SOCs, reducing analyst burnout and improving defenses. Done right, implementing AI empowers teams to detect threats earlier and respond smarter.

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Few industries face a digital environment as complex and high-stakes as healthcare, where a single breach can endanger both patients and providers. While HIPAA compliance and patient privacy dominate most cybersecurity discussions, many other critical threats remain overlooked—hidden in workflows, medical devices and third-party partnerships. These gaps can be exploited quietly, sometimes for months, before they’re detected. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council reveal the most underreported cybersecurity challenges in healthcare. They explain why addressing these risks is essential to safeguarding patient care, maintaining compliance and preserving trust in the healthcare system. 

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Security awareness training isn't keeping up with modern threats. Here's how AI can personalize, automate and reinforce learning—right where users need it.

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Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive and costly cyberthreats. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, organizations reported $12.4 million in adjusted losses due to ransomware in 2024—an amount that excludes lost business, downtime, wages, data, equipment and third-party recovery efforts. While high-profile breaches often make headlines, smaller businesses shouldn’t assume they’re flying under the radar. Any organization that stores or transmits digital data is a potential target. But even when leaders recognize the severity of the threat, they may not have the budget for advanced cybersecurity tools. The good news? Strengthening ransomware resilience doesn’t have to be expensive. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share underrated tactics that can reduce your organization’s risk—no costly new tech required.

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How can AI be implemented effectively without excessive spending or unnecessary risks?

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Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize enterprise applications, transforming everything from customer service to supply chain management. Businesses can expect significant efficiency gains with AI’s ability to streamline processes, enhance decision-making and personalize user experiences.  However, the rapid integration of this evolving technology also brings concerns about workforce displacement, data security and ethical challenges. Below, the members of Forbes Technology Council discuss the ongoing  impact they expect AI to have on enterprises across industries, as well as the long-term implications for the workforce.

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Let’s take a look at some of the top emerging attack tactics that organizations and their employees need to be prepared for. 

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Incorporating artificial intelligence is a key priority for industries, and business leaders looking to make a relatively rapid, enterprisewide impact may be considering tapping into generative AI. The conversational interface can make it easier for professionals with limited tech expertise to delve into data or streamline certain tasks through experimentation and their own unique knowledge. However, whether businesses are considering building bespoke tools or allowing their team members to leverage popular existing systems, it’s important to understand not only how to get the most out of GenAI, but also the very real risks that can come with using it. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share their expertise to help organizations smartly—and safely—leverage GenAI.

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In 2023, more than 353 million individuals in the U.S. were impacted by data compromises. Even if most people aren’t aware of the actual statistics, they have likely seen at least some of the regular (almost inescapable) headline stories about high-profile breaches. But even understanding the potential consequences of data breaches and the importance of robust security features, technology users are still apt to be annoyed by cumbersome sign-on systems or laggy tools.  When building and updating a technology platform, balancing strong security features with high performance standards and an optimal user experience is challenging, but doing so successfully can be a competitive differentiator for a tech services company—and can keep colleagues using the internal tools tech teams build happy and productive. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss practical ways tech teams can improve their chances of achieving a tech platform trifecta: robust security, snappy performance and a positive UX.

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Seeking to tap into the power of artificial intelligence, many companies are working on interactive AI systems. Such systems can provide a variety of valuable benefits, from enabling always-on customer service to enhancing existing products to helping employees more quickly, easily and efficiently perform tasks. There are many cost, competitive and productivity advantages that a well-designed interactive AI system can bring—but developing one comes with complications companies must be prepared for. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council detail some of the challenges that come with building a robust, safe and well-functioning interactive AI system and how they can be solved.

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Nearly every organization today works with digital data—including sensitive personal data—and with hackers’ tactics becoming more numerous and complex, ensuring your cybersecurity defenses are as updated and effective as possible is a must. The best and most comprehensive way to do that is by simulating real-world attacks on systems and defenses through red team exercises.  Planned carefully and in detail, a red team exercise—whether carried out by an outside firm or by your own tech team—can surface vulnerabilities before they’re exploited. Below, 14 members of Forbes Technology Council share their top strategies, both for businesses preparing to go through an exercise and for members of a red team themselves. These tips can ensure successful events that result in critical insights that can help a company strengthen its cyber defenses.

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Every day, we hear more and more about what artificial intelligence can do. AI tools (including generative AI) are taking over tasks that have traditionally been done by humans. Still, no matter its ongoing evolution, AI is simply a tool, and its biggest—and most positive—impacts come when it’s used to support the inherent talents and ingenuity of human beings. Combining the capabilities of AI with the oversight and creativity of human users and operators can not only achieve better business processes, but also deliver outcomes that improve our health, protect our environment and enhance our lives. Below, 16 members of Forbes Technology Council share ways human ingenuity and AI are coming together to produce amazing results.

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Tech industry insiders and the companies that follow their advice cite many benefits in shifting to the cloud, including cost savings, smoother collaboration in a remote work world, scalability and flexibility, and enhanced security. However, while these pluses are genuine and impactful, they’re not necessarily comprehensive; cybersecurity, in particular, can continue to prove problematic. While it’s true that cloud service providers have expertise and invest in security measures, it’s a huge mistake for a company’s leaders to assume that their business and data enjoy full and foolproof protection after a move to the cloud. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council discuss the top security threats enterprises in the cloud face and how they can be addressed.

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Cybercriminals have been executing email attacks for decades, though their tactics have evolved over the years.

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In an increasingly digital work world, companies across industries collect and manage sensitive data. And just as companies are finding new and sophisticated ways to leverage that data, hackers are finding new and sophisticated ways to breach cyber defenses. With the volume and variety of cyberthreats always on the rise, choosing an effective cybersecurity platform vendor to partner with is a complicated and consequential decision. It’s essential for every business’ leadership team to thoroughly review both their internal circumstances and needs and what different cybersecurity platform vendors can bring to the table. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council discuss essential factors to consider and services to look for when evaluating cybersecurity platforms prior to making a purchase. 

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Across industries, artificial intelligence is quietly (and not so quietly) enhancing business operations in a variety of ways, from streamlining processes to improving customer experiences (and everything in between). However, effective AI solutions require data, and much of that data comprises sensitive customer or proprietary business information. As AI is increasingly integrated into everyday operations, organizations need to ensure they establish and follow robust, holistic data privacy practices—and the customers they serve need to know that they do. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council discuss essential, effective data privacy practices every business should understand and employ.

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In any cybersecurity strategy, accounting for human error is essential. By some estimates, phishing attacks—in which a bad actor attempts to elicit personal information from a target using deception—account for roughly 90% of business security breaches.  With the volume and sophistication of phishing attacks increasing year over year, businesses need to continuously educate their employees—and leaders—on how to spot and handle them. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council share essential lessons and principles about phishing that companies should share with their team members and leadership group.

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Even on its 20th anniversary, CSAM continues to push the same advice that we’ve seen for the last several years.

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What can CISOs do to advocate for themselves, forge strategic relationships that protect their roles and exceed expectations in their duties?

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Now, threat actors are coming up on their next evolution: generative AI-based BEC attacks.

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The shift to remote and hybrid work arrangements has become a major trend for companies worldwide, offering flexibility and new opportunities for productivity. However, amid the excitement of this transition, many companies often overlook crucial tech-related factors that can hinder the success of their remote or hybrid work models. By learning from these mistakes and implementing the right strategies, companies can optimize their tech infrastructure and empower their teams for success in the evolving work landscape. Here, 17 Forbes Technology Council members provide valuable insights on what companies can do to avoid these common mistakes and better navigate this technological transition.

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Despite email's ubiquity and continuous innovation, one key shortcoming has persisted: its security—or lack thereof.

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Each year, the ever-evolving world of technology brings with it a unique set of challenges for tech leaders across industries. Throughout 2023, new challenges will emerge, and leaders must be prepared to tackle them head-on. The members of Forbes Technology Council are accustomed to following and preparing for fast-moving business tech trends. Here, 15 of them share what they see coming this year, along with tips to help fellow tech leaders and their teams get ready.