Early Morning Byte: Monday, April 1, 2024

SEC Haters and a C-Suite Disconnect 🫣

Good Morning. ā˜€ļø As companies like Boeing, SAP, and UPS push for more in-office presence, high-income workers, accustomed to managing their lives with the flexibility of hybrid work, are increasingly resistant to relinquishing this mode of operation.

In other news, did you know that 66% of CISOs believe senior leadership struggle to fully grasp their role and the critical nature of cybersecurity efforts? Admittedly, a significant portion of C-suite executives find it challenging to comprehend the tangible returns on cybersecurity investments.

Also, Apple is facing a new threat, Amazon is investing more into Anthropic, and folks are unhappy with the SEC’s actions. Let’s jump in.

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EXTRA BYTES

The job market for six-figure salary hybrid positions has witnessed a dramatic downturn. This trend, highlighted in the Q4 2023 High Paying Jobs report from Ladders, contrasts sharply with a near doubling of postings for in-person positions.

Amazon is making a big move in the artificial intelligence sector, announcing a substantial $2.75 billion investment in Anthropic, a leading generative AI startup based in San Francisco.

A recent spate of phishing attacks has put Apple users on high alert, revealing a concerning vulnerability in the tech giant’s password reset feature.

The release of FTI Consulting, Inc.’s second installment in the ā€œCISO Redefinedā€ series shines a light on the persistent communications gap between CISOs and other C-suite executives.

TRENDINGLegal and Industry Backlash Against SEC’s Cybersecurity Overreach Claims

In the wake of the colossal 2020 SolarWinds cyberattack, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its scrutiny on how tech and telecom companies managed the incident, stirring controversy within the cybersecurity industry and the broader business community. The SEC’s probe focuses on internal communications and the cybersecurity preparedness of affected companies, signaling a potentially expansive shift in regulatory oversight.

By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer ā— Read More…

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CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin

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