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Title: CATALIST A Free CISO Tool for AI Cybersecurity Readiness by Mani Masood

United States, 10th Jan 2025 – Renowned cybersecurity expert Mani Masood has announced the launch of CATALIST, an innovative, free tool designed to help Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security professionals assess their organization’s preparedness against AI-driven cyber threats.Set to launch on February 14th, 2025, CATALIST represents a transformative leap forward in empowering organizations to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape dominated by artificial intelligence.The Growing Threat of AI in CybersecurityThe cybersecurity industry is grappling with unprecedented challenges fueled by AI advancements. Consider these startling figures:40% of phishing emails targeting businesses are now AI-generated, while the average cost of a phishing attack is $4.88 million.By 2025, 93% of security leaders anticipate facing daily AI-driven attacks.The average cost of a data breach globally is $4.45 million, according to IBM, while breaches in the U.S. soar even higher at $9.48 million per incident.83% of organizations report experiencing multiple breaches, as revealed in the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.These figures underscore the urgency of adopting advanced tools like CATALIST to proactively combat AI-driven risks and mitigate the rising costs of cyberattacks.“With AI rapidly reshaping the threat landscape, organizations need tools that are both comprehensive and user-friendly,” said Mani Masood. “CATALIST is designed to provide clarity, insight, and readiness for cybersecurity professionals navigating this new frontier.”Revolutionizing Cybersecurity AssessmentsBuilt on trusted frameworks like the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) 2.0 and the Center for Internet Security (CIS), CATALIST fus...

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