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Global Tariffs: Dynamic Risk Management Meets Its Moment
The recent introduction of US-imposed tariffs has shaken global trade. While economists and financial analysts debate whether this on-again/off-again trade war fits into their model for geopolitical, economic, or supply chain risks, the result is the same: uncertainty and chaos sure to shake up business strategy for the foreseeable future. This new era of volatility […]
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OpenAI Requires Identity Verification For Access To Its Latest Models
OpenAI announced that it will require organizations to complete an identity verification (IDV) process to verify their organization’s identity before being allowed to access the latest OpenAI models. Identity verification will likely require developers to digitally verify themselves using government-issued photo ID from permitted countries and prove their affiliation with their organization. Forrester expects that […]
Showcase Your Security & Risk Innovation With A Forrester Award
Get recognized for excellence in security, privacy, and risk innovation. Apply for a Forrester Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award to celebrate your success in creating resilient operations. Apply by July 23, 2025.
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Government Leaders: Prioritize Cyber Efficiency Amid Federal Volatility
Government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels must prepare for a future where they experience uncertainty, headcount reductions, contract cancellations, and budget cuts. This is gut-wrenchingly difficult to process, yet remaining leaders must figure out how to move forward to serve the mission. For public sector cybersecurity leaders, this is even more paramount. […]
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Announcing Forrester’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award
Forrester is delighted to announce the opening call for our annual Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award. This award recognizes organizations that have transformed their security, privacy, and risk management functions into capabilities that fuel the organization’s reputation for trust and its long-term success.
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The Tech Exec’s Guide To Decoding Cybersecurity Vendor Performance
Forrester analyzed the earnings calls of the 10 largest cybersecurity vendors by market cap and identified key trends for technology executives.
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RSAC 2025 Early Stage Expo Preview: AppSec, IAM, GenAI, SecOps, And More
As we put together our game plan for what to see at RSA Conference 2025, we wanted to scope out innovation, identify which vendor booths will be a must-see, and (at least for one of us) minimize the number of steps to take around the Moscone Center.
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Address The Whole Person To Impact Insider Risk
One of the main themes from the recent Insider Summit was that insider risk is very much a human problem, not a technology problem. Find out more in this review of the event.
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Breaches And Lawsuits And Fines, Oh My! What We Learned, The Hard Way, From 2024
With the average cost of a data breach at $2.7 million and 33% of enterprises reporting being breached three or more times over the past 12 months, understanding and learning from past incidents is not just beneficial — it’s essential.
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Google To Acquire CNAPP Specialist Unicorn Wiz For $32 Billion
Learn what the largest-ever acquisition in cybersecurity means both for Google and the CNAPP space.
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Apple And The UK Government Broke A “Trust Promise”
We shared some classical Greek imagery in our recent blog on the UK government’s recent swathe of AI announcements. This week, I’m more inspired by Ancient Rome to say “mala tempora currunt!” Last month, Apple decided to stop offering its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature to new customers in the UK, and customers who opted […]
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Quantum Security Isn’t Hype — Every Security Leader Needs It
The commercial availability of quantum computers that can compromise traditional asymmetric cryptography is still five to 10 years away. But security and risk (S&R) professionals must assess and prepare for the impact of quantum security now.
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It’s Time To Define Your Professional Existence And Articulate Your Story
The urgency of telling your story as a data or technology leader within the current corporate landscape cannot be overstated. As we navigate these turbulent times, the ability to articulate your professional identity clearly and compellingly has emerged as a critical lifeline. Let this be the moment you choose to define your existence within your organization and beyond.
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AI And ML Security: Preventing Jailbreaks, Drop Tables, And Data Poisoning
Get a simplified view of the the top three generative AI use cases that security leaders need to worry about and get recommendations for prioritizing them.
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If You’re Not Using Data Pipeline Management For Security And IT, You Need To
Data ingestion into security information and event management (SIEM) have been too expensive for too long. Find out what's driving up the cost and how to manage it better in this post.
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The API Security Software Landscape, Q3 2024
While API discovery and policy enforcement have gained traction, it's time for companies to elevate their approach to API security maturity. Learn how to get started in this preview of a new report.
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Predictions 2025 APAC Webinar: Technology
Explore the 2025 technology predictions that Asia Pacific leaders need to prepare for today. Reserve your seat for our November 26 live webinar to discover the AI, privacy, data, and customer trends driving success.
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Predictions 2025: Security And Risk Pros Will Brace For Regulations And Resilience
With cybercrime expected to cost $12 trillion in 2025, regulators will take a more active role in protecting consumer data while organizations pivot to adopt more proactive security measures to limit material impacts. Find out more in our 2025 predictions for cybersecurity, risk, and privacy.
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Apply For The 2024 Forrester Security & Risk Summit Scholarship Today
Forrester is once again partnering with Women in Security and Privacy to provide free admission to our Security & Risk Summit for four women looking to break into cybersecurity. Learn the details and find out how to apply for the scholarship here.
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Concerned About AI Gathering Business Data? Check Your Phone.
The range of threats targeting mobile devices is extensive, and as AI is integrated into more applications and platforms, security pros will need to implement more controls to reduce risk.
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Data Security: The Time Is Now To Pioneer A New Strategy
Data security is both a high priority and struggle for many organizations. Find out why and get some next steps in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit, December 9–11 in Baltimore.
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