Early Morning Byte: Monday, July 29, 2024

AI Llama Drama 🦙

July 29, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Happy Monday! ☀️ This morning we dive into the cybersecurity challenges the modern manufacturing industry faces as it navigates digital transformation. Blending operational technology with information technology promises efficiency but also brings new risks, so leaders need to stay sharp.

Speaking of strong leadership, Nike has appointed a former Salesforce executive as its new Chief Information Officer. 💡 Steve Jobs once emphasized the importance of hiring “A-players” to drive success—a philosophy that seems relevant to Nike's recent decision.

Meanwhile, Meta's release of Llama 3.1 for free has ignited a significant debate in the AI community about ethics and open-source practices.

This bold move mirrors OpenAI's recent announcement of SearchGPT 👀.

Competition and developments in the AI sector are rolling out rapidly, which, according to a recent survey, is also reshaping cybersecurity budgets… Let’s jump in!

FEATUREDCybersecurity in the Modern Manufacturing Industry

The modern digital era has ushered in an epoch of transformation for the manufacturing industry. While these advancements promise efficiency and innovation, they bring a swarm of cybersecurity challenges. The convergence of operational technology with information technology in manufacturing environments opens avenues for efficiency but also exposes new vulnerabilities.

By Jason Edwards, Contributing CISO  ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

Nike Inc. has appointed a former executive at Salesforce Inc., as its Chief Information Officer, a newly established role aimed at strengthening the company’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy.

Meta has ignited significant debate in the AI community by releasing Llama 3.1, one of the most advanced large language models, for free. This move diverges from the closed-source norm maintained by most AI companies.

OpenAI is preparing to launch its own search engine, “SearchGPT,” in a bold move to challenge Google’s dominance in the search market. SearchGPT is expected to leverage OpenAI’s advanced language models to offer a unique search experience.

According to the “Underfunded and Under-Reported: Threats, Breaches, and Budgets” report, conducted by Censuswide, 65% of CISOs believe their cybersecurity budgets have been constrained due to the increasing focus on AI technologies.

TRENDINGHR Hoodwink: When a Deepfake Engineer Got the Job

Cybersecurity awareness training company KnowBe4 recently disclosed a concerning incident where a North Korean operative posing as a software engineer successfully bypassed their HR hiring procedures. The operative’s activities, which included attempts to plant malware, were swiftly identified and prevented, ensuring no illegal access or data compromise occurred.

By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer  ● 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.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Schwarz Partners has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer located in Greater Indianapolis area.  Read More...

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