CISOs outline security strategy changes for 2027, from passwordless access to continuous patching
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Equifax has eliminated passwords across its 22,000 employees and contractors and is extending passwordless access to B2B customers, while applying human-equivalent verification to AI agents and bots. Florida State University's CISO is adopting autonomous agents for routine SOC tasks and exploring digital twin simulations for prioritisation. Sygnia reports 32% of organisations have extensive AI use in detection and incident response, rising to an expected 63% in 2027. Verizon's 2026 DBIR gives a median remediation time of 43 days for known exploited vulnerabilities, up from 32 days in 2025. The article recommends moving from fixed patch schedules to continuous patching and contextual risk scoring.
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What to do
- Review whether static passwords can be replaced with passwordless authentication for staff and customers.
- Apply the same identity verification controls to AI agents and automated workflows as to human users.
- Reassess vulnerability prioritisation using asset context such as data sensitivity and exposure rather than vendor severity alone.
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