The widespread adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries, driving unprecedented innovation and efficiency. However, this technological leap introduces significant cybersecurity challenges. SAP, a global leader in enterprise software, has outlined its comprehensive approach to GenAI cybersecurity, offering crucial insights for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security professionals. Leveraging SAP’s strategic framework, the SANS Institute presents five actionable cybersecurity considerations to navigate the GenAI landscape effectively.

In today’s remote working environment, security professionals need specialized technical security awareness education that goes beyond the standard “don’t click a phishing link” training provided to the rest of the company. While security analysts are adept at recognizing phishing emails and setting secure passwords, their cybersecurity awareness must extend to optimizing log management strategies to keep pace with evolving threat actors.