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Security and Culture are Key to Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

This data reflects something every forward-looking business leader already knows–digital transformation (DX) is the key to remaining competitive in 2021 and beyond. However, to fully reap the benefits of digital transformation, organizations must.

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Being a CISO in 2021: How to Be a Business Leader in the Boardroom

Security Boulevard

W ith the rise of digital transformation initiatives in 2020, a Chief Information Security Officer’s (CISO) already stressful work environment has become even more complex. CISO’s are facing more scrutiny about security posture from the Board of Directors than ever.

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MY TAKE: COVID-19 cements the leadership role CISOs must take to secure company networks

The Last Watchdog

cybersecurity policy needs to match societal values CISOs must preserve and protect their companies in a fast-changing business environment at a time when their organizations are under heavy bombardment. I had the chance to discuss this state of affairs with Vishal Salvi, CISO of Infosys. Salvi “The CISO role has fundamentally changed.

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Three tips for modernizing the CISO in 2021

SC Magazine

Today’s columnist, Jadee Hanson of Code42, says KPMG found that 44% of organizations will change their products, services and business models in the next few years – and that CIOs and CISOs must work together to meet this challenge. During the height of the pandemic last year, the CISO took on new prominence within organizations.

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2021 Security Outcomes Study: Stress Relief for CISOs

Cisco Security

We have heard countless times that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, digital transformation has advanced three years in three months. This affected all levels of the cybersecurity landscape, and it has had a particularly broad impact for those in the C-Suite, specifically, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Herjavec Group

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. Looking back, that was an understatement! . Sophisticated Ransomware . every 5 seconds ?by

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Recap: Black Hat USA 2021

Veracode Security

Black Hat USA 2021 kicked off this week and we enjoyed the show! In addition to hosting a Cards and Coding virtual casino night to discuss the future of cybersecurity (and give away some prizes), we held a Lunch & Learn with Wallace Dalrymple, CISO of Emerging Markets at Advantasure.