Microsoft and OpenAI disrupted adversaries' AI technology misuse in cyber operations, mainly from Iran, North Korea, lesser from Russia, China. Detected AI techniques were early-stage, not unique, but public disclosure vital as enemies use large-language models to expand network breach ability, conduct influence operations. Large-language models escalate offensive hacking, propelled by ChatGPT—OpenAI's product. Liabilities from generative AI indicated by Microsoft include enhanced malicious social engineering, sophisticated deepfake production, threatening democracy. These adversaries were cited using AI for espionage, academic research, spear-phishing campaigns, social engineering, software troubleshooting, invisible network intrusions, sensitive and geopolitical information acquisition. Critics argue AI models' release was hasty since security was usually an afterthought. AI use and large language models could develop into potent cyber weapons.

Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations AP News

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IoT software security employs TLS certificates for trust and data encryption. Protecting machine identities is crucial, needs automation, auto-enrolment, and deprovisioning due to regulatory changes and rapid certificate turnover. Managing machine identities for secure data transit is essential in increasing AI projects. Cloud project security is foundational for AI projects success. Balance and discipline in AI projects execution and cost management is necessary for organizational benefits. Increase in budgets for IT teams likely for Windows 11 migration, hardware refresh cycles and data centre enhancements. Planning for AI hardware infrastructure and data handling important for seamless operation. By 2027, 40% organizations likely to have data storage management solutions.

Prioritizing AI? Don't shortchange IT fundamentals CIO

Digital transformation intensifies overlap between CIO and CISO roles, highlighting integral role of cybersecurity in businesses. Changes in IT requirements shifted CIO's focus from managing infrastructure to harnessing innovation via IT services, while heightened cybersecurity threats enhanced the role and visibility of CISOs in business. Digital transformation brings increased collaboration between CISOs and CIOs, although ultimate roles may depend on company factors. Regardless, alignment between these roles is key to successful digital transformation.

CISO and CIO Convergence: Ready or Not, Here It Comes DarkReading