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As digital and emerging technologies become embedded in critical systems, decisions about how they are governed have far-reaching consequences. Technology governance determines who has authority, how decisions are made, and how accountability is enforced across institutions and systems. The Technology Governance  report, developed by the Cyber Institute, introduces the concept of technology governance and explains its central role in cybersecurity and emerging technology poli

Cybersecurity is often treated as a technical issue managed by information technology teams. In practice, cybersecurity is a strategic governance issue that affects national security, economic stability, public trust, and institutional resilience. The Cybersecurity Foundations  report, developed by the Cyber Institute, introduces cybersecurity from a non-technical, policy-oriented perspective. It explains what cybersecurity is, why it matters beyond technology, and how govern

Cyber and emerging technologies are reshaping economies, security, and governance worldwide. As these technologies evolve faster than traditional regulation, policymakers, professionals, and the public need a shared foundation for understanding how technology is governed in the public interest. Intro to Cyber & Emerging Tech Policy Report  is a free public resource developed by the Cyber Institute to provide that foundation. This brief report explains what technology policy i

A quick summary of the most important cybersecurity actions and a look at what organizations must prepare for next.

Shadow AI is the use of AI tools, often public generative apps without an organization’s approval or oversight, typically when employees turn to convenient services to move faster at work. Because these tools operate outside IT’s visibility, they create hidden data flows and governance gaps that can lead to leakage, non-compliance, and reputational harm. Unlike general “shadow IT,” the risk here is uniquely AI-shaped: models ingest and learn from sensitive inputs, generate ou

AI becomes deeply embedded in digital communication, the threat landscape reveals a significant advancement of phishing as a primary...

The 2025 edition of OWASP’s GenAI/LLM Top 10 shifts the focus from “prompt tricks” to day-to-day realities of how teams actually ship...

On May 20, 2025, Kettering Health in Ohio awoke to a disruptive cyberattack. The Interlock ransomware group had infiltrated the...

Emerging technologies demand proactive policies to mitigate cybersecurity risks while fostering innovation and global collaboration.

Emerging technologies demand proactive policies to mitigate cybersecurity risks while fostering innovation and global collaboration.

Quantum computing reshapes cybersecurity, offering both solutions and threats. Policymakers must act on quantum-safe encryption now.

Ethical AI in cybersecurity builds trust and ensures fairness, balancing innovation with oversight for secure, accountable systems.

AI revolutionizes cybersecurity with real-time threat detection, but ethical frameworks and global collaboration are essential.