As organizations rush to adopt generative AI-driven chatbots and agents, it’s important to reduce the risk of exposure to threat actors who force AI models to create harmful content. We want to highlight two powerful capabilities of Vertex AI that can help manage this risk — content filters and …
Google Cloud Next 2025 is coming up fast, and it's shaping up to be a must-attend event for the cybersecurity community and anyone passionate about learning more about the threat landscape. We're going to offer an immersive experience packed with opportunities to connect with experts, explore innovative technologies, and …
Threat actors who target cloud environments are increasingly focusing on exploiting compromised cloud identities. A compromise of human or non-human identities can lead to increased risks, including cloud resource abuse and sensitive data exfiltration. These risks are exacerbated by the sheer number of identities in most organizations; as they …
Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for January 2025. Iain Mulholland, senior director, Security Engineering, shares insights on the state of ransomware in the cloud from our new Threat Horizons Report. The research and intelligence in the report should prove helpful to all cloud providers and security professionals …
Organizations are increasingly using Confidential Computing to help protect their sensitive data in use as part of their data protection efforts. Today, we are excited to highlight new Confidential Computing capabilities that make it easier for organizations of all sizes to adopt this important privacy-preserving technology. 1. Confidential GKE …
What goes into your Kubernetes software? Understanding the origin of the software components you deploy is crucial for mitigating risks and ensuring the trustworthiness of your applications. To do this, you need to know your software supply chain. Google Cloud is committed to providing tools and features that enhance …
As the adoption of container workloads increases, so does the need to establish and maintain a consistent, strong Kubernetes security posture. Failing to do so can have significant consequences for the risk posture of an organization. Nearly 50% of organizations experienced revenue or customer loss due to container and …
Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for January 2025. We’re starting off the year at the top with boards of directors, and how talking about cybersecurity in business terms can help us better convey the costs and priority and priority of the cybersecurity risks we face. As …
As the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) takes effect today, financial entities in the EU must rise to a new level of operational resilience in the face of ever-evolving digital threats. At Google Cloud, we share your commitment to the goals of DORA. We believe in building a more …
In many industries including finance and healthcare, sensitive data such as payment card numbers and government identification numbers need to be secured before they can be used and shared. A common approach is applying tokenization to enhance security and manage risk. A token is a substitute value that replaces …
Few things are more critical to IT operations than security. Security incidents, coordinated threat actors, and regulatory mandates are coupled with the imperative to effectively manage risk and the vital business task of rolling out generative AI. That's why in 2025 at Google Cloud Next we are creating an …
At Google Cloud, we are deeply committed to partnering with our customers to help achieve stronger security outcomes. As a part of this commitment, we're excited to announce that Google Cloud customers can now track Cloud Abuse Events using Cloud Logging. These events can include leaked service account keys …
Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for December 2024. To close out the year, I’m sharing the top Google Cloud security updates in 2024 that attracted the most interest from the security community. There’s a lot of AI, of course, as well as a few surprises …
Today, generative AI is giving organizations new ways to process and analyze data, discover hidden insights, increase productivity and build new applications. However, data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and low-latency requirements can be a challenge. The need to keep sensitive data in certain locations, adhere to strict regulations, and respond …
With the European Commission’s adoption of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2.0, or NIS2, Europe is taking an essential step forward in its strategy to protect consumers, businesses, and government organizations from escalating threats in cyberspace. NIS2 will help to drive a consistent high level of …
With the rapid advancement and adoption of AI, organizations face increasing pressure to ensure their AI systems are developed and used responsibly. This includes considerations around bias, fairness, transparency, privacy, and security. A comprehensive framework for managing the risks and opportunities associated with AI can help by offering a …
Editor’s note : Virgin Media O2 provides internet and communications services to more than 48.5 million subscribers, and teams are also responsible for supporting more than 16,000 employees. Virgin Media O2 is committed to empowering customers with outstanding customer-centered products and essential connectivity — all powered behind the …
As cybersecurity threats have grown more sophisticated and prevalent, we’ve seen organizations develop robust cyber threat intelligence (CTI) programs to help bolster defenses. However, creating and maturing a CTI program remains a challenge because it requires people, processes, technologies, and metrics to validate success. To help organizations better …
The AI phase of industrial evolution is marked by a profound transformation in how humans and intelligent machines collaborate. The blurring of boundaries between physical and digital systems across the manufacturing landscape is accelerating, driven by advancements in automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. This interconnectedness …
At Google, we understand that new technology applications such as artificial intelligence driven innovation can introduce new questions about data privacy. We are committed to helping our customers meet their data protection obligations while using AI offerings integrated in Google Cloud services (which includes Google Workspace services.) Some customers …
When it comes to securing cloud resources, one of the most important tools for administrators is the ability to set guardrails for resource configurations that can be applied consistently across the environment, centrally managed, and safely rolled out. Google Cloud's custom Organization Policy is a powerful tool that can …
Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for December 2024. Today, Nick Godfrey, senior director, Office of the CISO, shares our Forecast report for the coming year, with additional insights from our Office of the CISO colleagues. As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter are …
Conventional fraud detection methods have a hard time keeping up with increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics. Existing systems often rely on the limited data of individual institutions, and this hinders the detection of intricate schemes that span multiple banks and jurisdictions. To better combat fraud in cross-border payments, Swift, the …
In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to leverage cutting-edge technologies to gain a competitive edge. AI has emerged as a transformative force, empowering organizations to automate complex processes, gain valuable insights from data, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. However, with the rapid adoption of …
Artificial intelligence is not just a technological advancement; it's a national security priority. In this new era, AI is both a powerful technology that can bolster any organization’s cybersecurity capabilities and also a critical part of the technology infrastructure that we need to defend and protect. Google recently …