Today’s Stories, Governance Lens — September 18, 2026
- Cisco warns of max severity ISE zero-day exploited in attacks — BleepingComputer
- Cisco Warns of New Zero-Day ISE Auth Bypass (CVSS 10.0) Exploited in Active Attacks — Internet
- Active Exploitation Triggers Emergency Patch for Cisco ISE Zero-Day — Securityweek.com
- Middle East cyber threats enter a new phase as ransomware surges and AI joins the attacker’s toolkit — Digital Journal
- Responsible-Alliance-Protocol — Kitploit.com
- Three Threat Groups Target Russian Enterprises With Backdoors, Ransomware, and Wipers — Internet
- The 23rd Annual Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity Invite Artificial Intelligence Security Achievement Nominations Worldwide — PRNewswire
- Hackuity raises $19M to help security teams sort through AI-found vulnerabilities — The Next Web
- Threat Intelligence Alone Won’t Close the Exploitation Gap — Internet
- Critical ScreenConnect flaw now actively exploited in attacks — BleepingComputer
Cisco’s recent warnings about zero-day exploits in their Identity Service Engine (ISE) highlight the ongoing threat landscape, where a single vulnerability can be exploited to compromise large-scale networks. This vulnerability, combined with the growing sophistication of cyber attackers, underscores the need for robust threat intelligence and incident response planning. To mitigate this risk, I recommend that our organization conduct a thorough review of our current threat intelligence processes and ensure that they are aligned with industry best practices.
The increasing use of AI-powered tools by threat actors also poses significant risks to our organization’s security posture. As Hackuity raises $19M to help security teams manage AI-found vulnerabilities, it is essential that we stay ahead of the curve in terms of vulnerability management and remediation strategies. I suggest that we engage with Hackuity to explore potential partnership opportunities and develop a comprehensive plan for managing AI-related vulnerabilities.
The rise of ransomware attacks, including those targeting Russian enterprises, highlights the need for robust backup and disaster recovery systems. Our organization should review its current backup and DR procedures to ensure they are compliant with industry standards and can recover data in the event of an attack.
Boardroom Takeaway: Organizations must prioritize threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and backup and disaster recovery planning to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.
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