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This document outlines executive frameworks for cybersecurity governance in complex, regulated enterprises, emphasizing decision rights, risk appetite, operating models, board oversight, regulatory compliance, risk quantification (FAIR), the Three Lines Model, and managing third-party/cloud risks for operational resilience.
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Last quarter’s Claude Code incident wasn’t just another cyber headline — it was a preview of what happens when AI becomes the attack surface. State-backed adversaries leveraged AI-driven automation to conduct cyber espionage at unprecedented speed and scale, exposing a new reality: traditional security programs are no longer enough. This post breaks down what happened, why it matters, and how organizations can harden their AI security posture before they become the next case study.