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EDPS Refines Generative AI Guidelines: A Blueprint for Lawful Innovation in the EU

October 29, 2025 — In a significant move toward harmonizing artificial intelligence with data protection principles, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has released updated guidelines aimed at ensuring the lawful use of generative AI across EU institutions. These revisions come at a time when AI technologies are rapidly evolving, and regulatory clarity is more …

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Trick or Treating, Cyber Villains, and Coffee: My Time on Counsel Brew

I recently had the pleasure of joining Shereen El Domeiri and Nicola Hobeiche on their fantastic podcast, Counsel Brew, for Episode 36: “Trick or Treat – Shawn Tuma.” Let me tell you—it was an absolute blast! From the moment we hit record, it felt like catching up with old friends over a strong French roast. …

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The Importance of GC+CISO Relationships in Cybersecurity (a New Project)

In early June 2024, my friend David Malicoat graciously invited me to be a guest on The Professional CISO Show and, while I was incredibly honored, I was a bit hesitant as well. I had just begun working on a concept (partially inspired by my friend Dena DeNooyer Stroh, most immediately, but also by my …

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Texas Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert Warning Texans of Potential Scams Following Nationwide CrowdStrike Outage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2024www.texasattorneygeneral.govPRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050Communications@oag.texas.govAttorney General Ken Paxton Issues Consumer Alert Warning Texans of Potential Scams Following Nationwide CrowdStrike Outage   AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Texans of potential scams following the widespread CrowdStrike service outage.  Texans should be aware that bad actors can use cybersecurity incidents to take advantage …

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Texas Attorney General Launches Major AI, Data Privacy, and Security Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2024www.texasattorneygeneral.govPRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050Communications@oag.texas.gov Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Data Privacy and Security Initiative to Protect Texans’ Sensitive Data from Illegal Exploitation by Tech, AI, and Other Companies  AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a major data privacy and security initiative, establishing a team that is focused on aggressive …

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Discussion on Cyber Security and Cyber Law Identity Governance Matters for #AuditTuesday Show

It was great to be a guest on the YouAttest #AuditTuesday show to talk about Cybersecurity and Cyber Law Identity Governance Matters. If you enjoyed this video, please join the discussion here on LinkedIn! https://youtu.be/wwEphvc7mN4?si=fa5yRK1dKUQAqIpO

DFW Area Friends – Join Me to Talk Real World Cyber Incident Response and Preparation at Tech Titans’ Cybersecurity Forum

Your organization has been breached, now what? That’s the title of our discussion at Tech Titans’ Cybersecurity Forum this Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 3:30 – 6:00 PM in Richardson, Texas. This event is available for both members of Tech Titans and non-menbers and you can register at this link: https://business.techtitans.org/events/details/cybersecurity-forum-december-14-2023-4826?calendarMonth=2023-12-01 I will be moderating …

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DFW Area Security Peeps – Join me at SecureWorld Dallas on October 25th & 26th!

I am super excited to share that I will speaking at one of my absolute favorite conferences each year — the United States’ preeminent cybersecurity conference — SecureWorld – Dallas! On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, I will be leading a full day workshop for SecureWorld Plus registrants on Real-World Cyber Risk Management and Resilience Planning …

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A few quotes from my keynote at SecureWorld Boston

Following the outstanding SecureWorld Boston event, my friends at SecureWorld shared Highlights and Insights from SecureWorld Boston 2023 and were kind enough to include a few quotes from my lunch keynote — let me know what you think and please offer your perspective on these ideas: The final keynote session was given by Shawn Tuma, Co-Chair …

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Join me and #EnterpriseUniversity for Real-World Cyber Risk Management and Resilience Planning on March 28, 2023!

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, I will be teaching a class on Real-World Cyber Risk Management and Resilience Planning as part of #EnterpriseUniversity Enterprise Bank & Trust’s education program for business leaders and professionals! Join me for this course, and take a look at all of the live, virtual courses available at no cost to …

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