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Contributing CIO Jim Chilton recounts his first board meeting as a technology leader with honesty and humor to show what not to do when that first boardroom test arrives.
AI is only as good as its manager, and managers who struggle with people will struggle with AI.
A reader questions whether renegotiating pay cost them an opportunity, and Contributing writer H. Michael Burgett explains what the real issue was.

Amazon’s $100 Billion AI Focus Comes with Layoffs in Seattle HQ
Amazon is set to eliminate about 2,400 jobs across multiple corporate departments in early 2026.

CISOs Report That Their Organizations Can’t Recover Quickly After Cyber Incidents
19% of organizations experienced cyberattack-related outages that lasted up to two weeks.

New Leadership Takes Flight in Delta’s Digital Transformation
The executive will lead a unified technology and digital function and serve on the Delta Leadership Committee.

1 Million Brightspeed Customers Allegedly Exposed in Cyberattack
The hacking group, Crimson Collective claims they gained access to personal data that could be used for financial fraud and identity theft.

Who’s Watching the Bots? The Future of Identity Security Isn’t Human
Non-human identities (NHIs) perform vital operational tasks but are often left out of identity security programs.
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AI-driven risk management demands new skills, new workflows, and a clearer link between security efforts and business outcomes.
The United States’ Chief Technology Officer will advance American leadership in emerging technologies, while the Department of Defense’s Chief Information Officer will strengthen cyber partnerships with industry and international allies.
The decision will affect the company’s ability to expand its cloud security offerings through Wiz, which is known for unifying cybersecurity across cloud platforms.
At CES 2026, CEO Lisa Su highlighted the company’s workforce growth and unveiled new high-performance systems and AI-ready PCs.
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