If you operate a website, run targeted ads, or use third-party analytics, the answer is likely yes. Since its enforcement began in 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has reshaped data privacy obligations in the U.S., granting California residents GDPR-like rights to access, delete, and opt out of data sales. But while companies scramble to update privacy policies and cookie banners, the client-side risks often go unaddressed.

The recent lawsuit filed by xAI against former engineer Xuechen Li should serve as a critical wake-up call for every CISO. When a trusted engineer can allegedly download proprietary Grok IP, and jump to a competitor, it exposes fundamental gaps in how we protect our most valuable digital assets. This isn't just about one rogue employee. It's about the reality that your company's most sensitive data is at the risk of exfiltration every day—in laptops, SaaS and AI apps, endpoints and browsers.

Throughout the past few years, APIs have become the backbone of digital infrastructure. They enable software-to-software communication, improve integration and interoperability, support modular architecture, and more. But as API use has exploded, so has API traffic volume and complexity, making them increasingly difficult to secure. And the rise of AI agents and automation have complicated matters further. The result? APIs have become a favourite attack vector for cybercriminals.

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has fundamentally changed how organizations operate, enabling smarter, more connected enterprise networks. IoT devices—ranging from security cameras and smart TVs to advanced medical devices—are now embedded in nearly every aspect of business operations. These devices help organizations streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve the management of critical systems.

Financial services and insurance companies live under some of the toughest compliance rules in the world. Regulations keep multiplying. Cyber threats keep evolving. And the penalties for getting it wrong range from multi-million-dollar fines to reputational damage that takes years to recover. The problem? Too many GRC programs are still manual, reactive, and siloed. Outdated tools and processes force teams to spend countless hours chasing evidence and preparing for point-in-time audits.

In April, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a unique AI security event put on by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). The April event was all about getting the community together to discuss what a Cyber AI Profile should look like as an overlay to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.

The speed of software development today is driven by fierce competition and the constant demand for innovation. Organizations are launching software faster than ever to keep up with the market and drive growth. This need for speed has led to several key trends: These trends introduce a critical dilemma: How do you balance speed vs. trust? While fast releases are essential to meet market and user demands, sacrificing trust for speed can lead to severe business repercussions.

Penetration testing for insurance firms has become a necessity as the sector faces a 309% surge in cyberattacks in H1 2025, compared to H1 2024. Attackers are no longer just after sensitive policyholder data; they are increasingly focused on disrupting core operations and undermining customer trust. With insurers handling massive volumes of personal and financial data, the stakes could not be higher. This heightened threat landscape makes penetration testing a necessity, not a checkbox.

It was recently reported that Salesloft’s Drift application was breached, allowing unauthorized access to its customers’ Salesforce data and affecting hundreds of organizations, including CyberArk. Upon learning of this incident, we quickly deployed threat containment measures, including terminating our Salesforce–Drift connection; disabling the Drift application and revoking all related user credentials; and rotating all Salesforce integration credentials.