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We are witnessing an escalating AI arms race. As we reflected on AI Appreciation Day just recently in July, it’ s clear that AI is a double-edged sword. While it offers powerful tools for threat detection, automation and predictive analytics, it also fuels the adversary, leading to increasingly sophisticated AI-powered phishing, deepfake attacks, and rapidly evolving malware. The urgency to secure our AI deployments and defend against AI-driven threats is a top priority for CISOs globally, as recent industry reports have underscored.

Beyond the AI frontier, the battle against ransomware continues unabated, often exploiting weaknesses in supply chains. Simultaneously, the regulatory burden intensifies, with European mandates like DORA and NIS2 fundamentally reshaping compliance requirements and demanding greater operational resilience. Navigating geopolitical tensions that manifest as nation-state cyber warfare adds another layer of complexity to strategic security planning. The persistent cybersecurity talent gap further stresses teams, pushing for greater adoption of automation and smarter tooling.

Our cover story this month features an interview with the team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and Armis. They share critical insights into their partnership aimed at securing the incredibly complex and vulnerable environment of modern healthcare. Learn how this collaboration is providing unparalleled visibility and protection for medical devices, IoT and OT systems, safeguarding patient care and sensitive data against an ever-expanding attack surface.

We trust this issue will equip you with valuable insights and strategies to master your organisation’ s cybersecurity posture.

Enjoy the read,

Joanna England Managing Editor

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