Technology is rapidly redefining how we live and work. As CIO at CyberArk, I often get asked about the themes and realities shaping today’s tech agenda. Some of them—I’m looking at you, AI—are shiny and hyped, while others are familiar and fundamental yet equally important. Here’s a look at five on the top of my list.

Cybersecurity has been my world for years. I’ve worked hard to build my reputation, moving from the hacker underground to a trusted boardroom expert. I take my role seriously because trust and credibility define success in this field. But I recently discovered that even with all my experience, I wasn’t immune to one of today’s fastest-growing threats—deepfake technology.

You might not recognize the term “OAuth,” otherwise known as Open Authorization, but chances are you’ve used it without even realizing it. Every time you log into an app or website using Google, Facebook or another account, OAuth grants that service limited access to your data without sharing your password. OAuth simplifies user authentication across platforms, making it a key part of secure online experiences.

This week, we announced an important development in our journey to deliver the industry’s most powerful, comprehensive identity security platform. CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security, a leader in modern Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions, bringing their cutting-edge, AI-powered technology into the fold of our industry-leading platform.

Discover the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) framework in UNIX & Linux. Learn how PAM enables seamless integration of diverse authentication modules.

The EU is making active efforts to secure the citizens and their data. New laws are implemented and as a compliance, MFA is mandated for enterprises.

The rise of AI in enterprises has expanded the attack surface. Learn how GitGuardian can help you secure non-human identities and prevent unauthorized access.

In the inaugural episode of the Security Matters podcast, host David Puner dives into the world of AI security with CyberArk Labs’ Principal Cyber Researcher, Eran Shimony. Discover how FuzzyAI is revolutionizing the protection of large language models (LLMs) by identifying vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Learn about the challenges of securing generative AI and the innovative techniques used to stay ahead of threats.

The introduction of OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ is a game changer for AI-driven automation. Currently designed for consumers, it’s only a matter of time before such web-based AI agents are widely adopted in the workplace. These agents aren’t just chatbots; they replicate human interaction with web applications, executing commands and automating actions that once required manual input.