Gordon-Loeb Model Continues to Shape Cybersecurity Investment and Expand Its Influence in the AI Era
Developed by Smith professors Lawrence Gordon and Martin Loeb, the Gordon-Loeb Model continues to guide cybersecurity investment decisions. Its use by technology-risk firm Cadents and growing research interest highlight its relevance as organizations confront new risks associated with artificial intelligence.
Smith Researchers Produce New Framework for Smarter Cybersecurity Budgeting
University of Maryland researchers apply the Gordon-Loeb Model to AI-driven cyberthreats, recommending risk-based cybersecurity budgets generally capped at 37% of expected losses. The framework lets executives update attack probabilities, potential losses and investment effectiveness as threats and conditions evolve rapidly.
‘Evolving Cyber Fraud Threats’ Highlight Latest Forum on Financial Information Systems and Cybersecurity
The Financial Information Systems and Cybersecurity Forum examined emerging cyber fraud threats, research and policy issues, while honoring the 25th anniversary of the Gordon-Loeb Model. Faculty and experts highlighted evolving scams, data-driven insights and the model’s lasting influence on cybersecurity investment decisions.