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East Greenbush, NY
Joined April 2009
A big part of engineering a secure AI harness is dependability. It needs to be able to resist rewrite, takeover, and bypass attempts by the AI agent. Listen to our podcast to learn more. bit.ly/4yrYBoZ
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One CIS Safeguard ranked most effective across all five major attack categories. Which one? CDM v3.0 shows IG1 Safeguards defend against 84% to 89% of techniques across the most prevalent attack types. Get the findings: bit.ly/3Vzy77C
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Security guidance only creates value when teams can put it into practice. See how CIS Benchmarks pair recommendations with rationale, implementation guidance, and audit information to help strengthen cybersecurity outcomes: bit.ly/4i3f8vf
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Shared values. By understanding what others want, you can make them feel heard. This is a crucial habit for CISOs working to build trust and influence. Listen to the podcast for more insights. bit.ly/47ykk3C
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AI risk management needs to consider AI-specific controls. "What's approved?" "What's not?" This demarcation ultimately supports the culture of AI use in an organization. Listen to episode 207 of our podcast to learn more. bit.ly/4rGqg40
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Big week for CIS in the news: our OpenAI pilot is getting attention, we weighed in on the Springfield school cyber attack, spent an hour on the ZeroSum podcast breaking down SLTT threats, and released the new CIS MCP Server Benchmark. Get the full details: bit.ly/4y9jJBp
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From a security perspective, how do you better understand the mindset of a fan when preparing for a large-scale event like FIFA World Cup 2026? Listen to our podcast to find out. bit.ly/4hAapAs
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Security guidance only creates value when teams can put it into practice. See how CIS Benchmarks pair recommendations with rationale, implementation guidance, and audit information to help strengthen cybersecurity outcomes: bit.ly/4i3f8vf
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Is your organization looking to accelerate secure cloud migration AND build internal cloud security expertise? We’ve got you covered with a SANS Institute partnership that offers SANS Cloud Security Training and CIS Hardened Images from AWS Marketplace. bit.ly/3Ta82ej
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The challenge isn't finding security recommendations. It's applying them consistently. Learn how CIS Benchmarks provide prescriptive guidance organizations need to move from recommendations to implementation: bit.ly/4i3f8vf
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Cyber resilience starts with strong cyber hygiene. Join the Center for Internet Security and ConnectSecure Sept. 15-18 for the Essential Cyber Hygiene Fundamentals Bootcamp. Strengthen your cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Register: bit.ly/4wLEW3o
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Wide-reaching cyber incidents don't always require sophisticated tactics. Randy Rose shares insights with Government Technology on lessons learned from recent attacks targeting water and wastewater facilities. bit.ly/4yh1cT4
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Many organizations are adopting AI while managing the security risks that come with it. The Summer 2026 edition of Cybersecurity Quarterly explores strategies for securing AI environments, managing cyber risk, and preparing for threats. Access the issue: bit.ly/4c9OLjw
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To navigate some of the security challenges created by AI, we can use AI as a solution or at least as a way to understand what's going on more deeply. Listen to episode 202 of our podcast for more insights. bit.ly/4qATTmE
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Attackers are adapting to improved email filtering and behavioral detection, resulting in a shift towards voice-based phishing campaigns. Learn what vishing activity the CIS Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team observed in the first eight months of 2026. bit.ly/4chvtJa
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The best cybersecurity solutions aren't always the most complex. They're the ones teams can put into practice and turn into measurable value. See how Dewpoint did just that with CIS SecureSuite: bit.ly/4wqtF7Q
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AI is accelerating opportunity and risk at the same time. From securing modern AI environments to defending against frontier AI-enabled threats, the Summer 2026 Issue of Cybersecurity Quarterly explores what security leaders need to know. Check it out: bit.ly/4c9OLjw
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CIS is proud to support the US Cyber Challenge Awards Dinner & Roundtable, celebrating the top six National CyberBowl teams and this year's winner. Join government, industry, and cybersecurity leaders on September 23 in Washington, D.C. Register today: bit.ly/4qOpTE6
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Registration is open for the Essential Cyber Hygiene Fundamentals bootcamp with the Center for Internet Security and ConnectSecure. 📅 Sept. 15-18, 2026 🕘 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET Learn cybersecurity fundamentals and cyber hygiene best practices. Register: bit.ly/4wLEW3o
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Compliance + cybersecurity is a balancing act, especially for healthcare organizations. Read this blog to learn how to demonstrate measurable progress, reduce risk, and support operational resilience. bit.ly/4i0kN52
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