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: 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."

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.

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.

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.

Unity, Compassion and Business Resilience in Israel

Tom Field  •  October 11, 2023

Recent coordinated attacks by Hamas have stunned the Israeli people and business community. Just days after the attacks, Xtra-Mile CEO Sharon Israel shared her firsthand account of the war's impact on people and business operations - and the need for unity, resilience and adaptation.

War in Israel: Cyber, Kinetic Implications for the World

Tom Field  •  October 10, 2023

Just days after the unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel, Zscaler CISO Sam Curry discusses the intertwined nature of cyber warfare and physical conflicts and how the conflict can quickly escalate to the global stage, harm globalized economies and devolve into digital chaos.

Securing IoT and OT Devices Amid Ransomware Threats

Tom Field  •  September 1, 2023

IoT and OT devices, which include network-attached storage devices, hold valuable data that ransomware groups seek to compromise. NAS devices are often exposed on the internet and lack the robust security measures found in other endpoints, said Daniel dos Santos of Forescout Technologies.

How Ransomware Groups Respond to External Pressure

Tom Field  •  August 28, 2023

Ransomware groups, like legitimate businesses, must adapt and change as they grow, in response to external pressures and trends. To survive, many large ransomware groups have adopted decentralized structures, said Yelisey Bohuslavskiy, chief research officer and partner with Red Sense.

Cybersecurity Evolution: The Past, Present and Future

Tom Field  •  August 28, 2023

Michael Miora, founder and CEO of InfoSec Labs - a pioneer in cybersecurity consulting - started the company in 1989. Security has been an issue for generations, he said, but things started to change once technology came into play. Then the traditional security perimeter expanded, adding complexity.

The Third-Party Realm: Where the Risk Is

Tom Field  •  August 25, 2023

Third-party targeting by attackers has intensified due to the interconnectedness of the business world, enabling adversaries to exploit intermediaries for access. With the surge in cloud adoption, visibility in the cloud is paramount, advised Levi Gundert, chief security officer at Recorded Future.

SASE Integration Amid the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape

Tom Field  •  August 25, 2023

Secure access service edge has evolved significantly over the past four years, transforming from a relatively new idea into a well-defined and widely discussed framework for network and security architecture. NetWitness focuses on integration rather than offering a SASE product.

Shifting Cybersecurity: The Impact and Implications of LLMs

Tom Field  •  August 25, 2023

While a significant number of attacks are not yet AI-driven, there's a noticeable shift in the creation of generative malware and lures for business email compromise, warned Ashan Willy, CEO at Proofpoint. LLMs are being used to create enticing lures in foreign languages to target broader audiences.