Verify It, Don't Assume It: Why Untested Security Controls Are Making Life Easy for Attackers
IT Security Guru, Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
Experts say Cybersecurity Awareness Month's 'Don't Make It Easy for Them' applies to boardrooms: verify controls as AI speeds attacks.
IT Security Guru gathers expert views on this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme, 'Don't Make It Easy for Them,' which Rocket Software's Cynthia Overby says applies to organizations as much as individuals as AI accelerates existing attack methods.
Titania CEO Victoria Dimmick notes many attacks start with neglected network infrastructure, such as an unpatched flaw, an unnecessary internet route, an overly permissive rule or a forgotten temporary exception.
With attackers using automation and AI to find these gaps, controls must be continuously verified rather than assumed.