Dark Reading's 20 year journey: AI budget limits security gains

The content reflects on the 20th anniversary of Dark Reading, which has covered significant changes in cybersecurity since its inception in 2006. It highlights the industry's evolution from traditional defenses like antivirus software and firewalls to the complexities introduced by cloud computing, mobile technology, and AI. The contest, 'Name That Toon,' invited readers to submit captions about cybersecurity developments, with the winning entry emphasizing the limitations of budget in AI security solutions.

The piece showcases the transformation of threat actors and the move towards zero-trust security models in response to an expanded attack surface.