CATALIST A Free CISO Tool for AI Cybersecurity Readiness by Mani Masood
Launching Feb 14, 2025: CATALIST – a free AI-driven tool by Mani Masood to help CISOs tackle AI-based cyber threats. Simplify assessments, align with NIST CSF 2.0 & CIS, and boost readiness.
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 Cybersecurity
The 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 Assessments
Built 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 fuses robust methodologies with cutting-edge AI analytics to simplify complex cybersecurity assessments. The tool delivers actionable insights that help security professionals align with industry standards and strengthen their defenses against AI-based risks.
Key Features and Benefits
- Framework Alignment: Built on NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS for trusted security guidance.
- AI-Powered Insights: Simplifies risk analysis with advanced AI technology.
- Actionable Recommendations: Delivers clear steps to enhance security posture.
This free resource is tailored to empower CISOs and their teams to proactively assess and address vulnerabilities, ensuring that their organizations remain resilient in the face of AI-driven threats.
“CATALIST is a game-changer for cybersecurity professionals,” Masood concluded. “It offers a seamless way to understand and combat AI-driven risks, setting a new standard for readiness in an unpredictable world.”
Sign Up for Early Access
Early access to CATALIST is now available through the official sign-up link: https://manimasood.com/sign-up-ciso-ai-cybersecurity-tool/. Security professionals are encouraged to register and gain exclusive access to this groundbreaking tool upon its release.
About Mani Masood
Mani Masood is a respected figure in the cybersecurity industry, known for his dedication to equipping professionals with tools and strategies that enable them to tackle complex challenges. With CATALIST, he continues his mission to empower the global cybersecurity community with free, effective solutions tailored to the modern threat landscape.
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