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Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers if Anthropic’s Claude Mythos frontier AI model is a benefit or barrier to achieving resilient enterprise IT security, and how security leaders need to adapt.

The ‘year of AI’: 2026 sees influx of ransomware attacks

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

At Infosecurity Europe 2026, Cynthia Kaiser, former FBI cyber deputy director and now SVP of anti-ransomware platform services supplier Halcyon, warns that ransomware is evolving with AI and becoming readily available on the dark web

Met Palantir pilot: The DPIA that raises more questions than answers

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

We examine the Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Metropolitan Police’s Palantir Foundry pilot, and the governance gaps it exposes around surveillance, transparency and staff consultation

Former ICO boss found using ‘vulgar’ language with female staff

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

An independent investigation into UK’s former information commissioner John Edwards uncovers his use of ‘highly sexualised’ language with staff, days after his resignation

Metropolitan Police chief warns against law updates amid substantial tech expansion

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

The Metropolitan Police is to significantly expand use of AI, drones and facial recognition to ‘regain the advantage’ over criminals, but warns progress could be held back by legislation and data integration issues

CW@60: Powering progress – the unsung hero of innovation

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 26.06.2026

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, trusted contacts, IT leaders and suppliers - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades

Canvas breach hit 160 UK unis but caused limited damage

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 25.06.2026

The April 2026 ShinyHunters breach of the Canvas learning management system caused downstream impacts at more than 150 higher education institutions in the UK, but the damage appears to have been limited

Six companies selected as AI tutoring development partners

Published in Why frontier AI must be stress-tested before CISOs trust it on 25.06.2026

Six UK companies have been selected as part as UK government’s plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools