Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. LinkedIn declined to answer questions about the account purges, saying only that the company is constantly working to keep the platform free of fake accounts. The next day, half of those profiles no longer existed.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The notorious SolarWinds cyber breach of 2020 is making headlines once again, and CISOs everywhere are talking about how the latest legal filings may have a lasting impact on how they do their jobs. The post SolarWinds And A Controversial New Era For CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

This year, virtual CISOs must begin making a difference in our industry. Sadly, SMBs cannot afford an experienced full-time CISO. This is the role of a CISO: to set the direction and establish cybersecurity program foundations that will meet the expectations of the Board and C-suite.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the SEC’s charges against SolarWinds’ CISO for misleading investors about a major cyberattack. The post SEC vs. SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Effective partnerships between CISOs and their cybersecurity vendors are integral to security success. He notes that CISOs often have a select group of key security vendors that have become trusted partners where the relationship is mutually beneficial. To read this article in full, please click here

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Updated cybersecurity regulations herald a new era of transparency and accountability in the face of escalating industry vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. CISOs should begin to familiarize themselves with these and evaluate their potential suitability for adoption. Once that ecosystem is understood and its supporting cryptology has been identified, CISOs should develop a plan that considers quantum-resistant technology.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We hear it all the time: there are not enough people to fill all the cybersecurity roles (including CISOs) that are currently available, not to mention the openings expected in the coming months and years. Being a CISO sometimes serves as the catalyst to finding a new career path.". People want: Work-life balance.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2024

Insight #1 Have you enabled two-factor (2FA) on your X account? The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) hadn't, but I bet they have now that the Commission’s account has been hacked. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 1/12/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2022

LinkedIn has publicly announced that for some reasons, its servers are being targeted by fake CISO Profiles that disclose vacant positions at large multinational companies. The post LinkedIn being targeted by fake CISO Profile Positions in Large Companies appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Most recently, one of those new schemes involves fake LinkedIn profiles representing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at some of the world's largest corporations. CISO profiles spoofed on LinkedIn. One of the fake profiles that was discovered was for one Victor Sites, claiming to be the CISO at Chevron.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

In a LinkedIn post today, June 26th, Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CISO at Equifax, had this to say about the news: "This is a really big deal. It's unprecedented: this is likely the first time a CISO has ever received one of these. So it seems odd for a CISO to get one of these," he wrote. federal securities laws."

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2023

Proofpoint today released its annual report titled, "2023 Voice of the CISO: Global insights into CISO challenges, expectations and priorities," in which it surveyed 1,600 CISOs sharing their experiences over the past year and their outlook for what is to come for the cybersecurity industry. That's changing.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Are you using service accounts for those “simple” integrations between your security alerts and other tools such as slack, or CI/CD pipelines? A great way to solidify your security operations environment is to make sure you are using service accounts/APIs wherever you can.". Insight #3. ".

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Chief information security officers (CISOs) should proactively implement strategies and protect their infrastructures against hacking months and weeks leading up to this busy time of the year.  Top holiday cybersecurity tips for CISOs With so many things going on, where should you focus your resources?

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The SEC’s proposed cybersecurity disclosure rule , known as the Proposed Rule for Public Companies (PRPC), has ushered in a wave of concerns and challenges, particularly for CISOs. This tight timeline raises questions about the rules’ practicality and potential impact on CISOs’ liability.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Asset disposal normally isn’t one of those burning topics that is top-of-mind for CISOs, yet every CISO must be able to address it when asked to describe their information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

How often do you scrub your data or delete accounts you are no longer using?". . Do you use the same password across multiple accounts? The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/25 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #2. ". Are you doing asset discovery well?". . Insight #3. ".

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are an essential pillar of an organization’s defense, and they must account for a lot. Especially for new CISOs, this can be a daunting task. The first 90 days for a new CISO are crucial in setting up their security team, so there is little time to waste, and much to accomplish.

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Cisco Security

JULY 1, 2021

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. federal government in particular, the CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In many organizations, and in the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2021

Visibility within an application security (AppSec) program is key to accountability. CISOs and executive leaders can’t expect to hold developers and product lines responsible for security. The post Accountability Through Reporting: The Path to True DevSecOps appeared first on ZeroNorth.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In many companies, this was an accountant or someone else who also managed sensitive financial information. The post The Changing Role of the CISO appeared first on The State of Security. The post The Changing Role of the CISO appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of our growing CISO Advisor team, Pam Lindemeon. Pam is an exceptional leader; dedicated to advancing women in the IT industry, and I’m so glad she’s now joined Cisco to work closely with our community of CISOs and offer advice and guidance based on her incredible experience. Pam Lindemeon.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have a roadmap and be very critical of that roadmap taking into account the day-to-day changes users may see and what added benefit the new changes provide. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 9/2 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #3. "

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. A glossy, nicely-constructed and detailed PowerPoint slide deck by Microsoft Security caught my beady this morning.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

Foster accountability among your team by employing software that prompts users to install updates on their individual devices. In the digital realm, passwords act as the gatekeepers to systems, email accounts, and websites, akin to the passcodes of the past that granted access.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

An attacker accessing a privileged account doesn’t begin with a root or administrator account. An attack on a privileged account usually starts with the theft of an average user’s credentials. The post A Policy of All Privileged Accounts – Overkill or Common Sense? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Security leaders need to stop blaming people for breaches and start examining their risk profile for when someone’s account is compromised. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 9/30 appeared first on Security Boulevard. One of the themes is enabling MFA. If you haven’t done so, it’s time.". .

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2022

LinkedIn scams that target the public accounts of executives are on the rise and contributed to more than 40% of all phishing and social media cyber incidents in the second quarter of 2022. The post Impersonating Executives’ LinkedIn Profiles Presents a Significant Challenge for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Insights from our new Advisory CISO, Helen Patton. If there’s anyone who’s been put through their paces in the security industry, it’s Helen Patton , our new Advisory Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Helen has come to Cisco from The Ohio State University, where she served as CISO for approximately eight years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

In this blog, we’ll look at the root causes of concern for today's CISO and share some practical strategies to deter cybercriminals. The CISO role can be an unenviable one. Is the cyber deck stacked against today's CISO? As CISO, you are usually accountable for the security of the application fleet.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Help a friend or family member enable MFA on their banking accounts.". . The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/23 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #1. ". Good deed 1 for this holiday. Insight #2. ". Good deed 2 for this holiday. Insight #3. ". Good deed 3 for this holiday.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It is the easiest most effective way to prevent account compromise, start using it today!" The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #3 " Speaking of MFA, have you enabled it today? Feels like it has been months since a reminder.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Other major companies to recently install a new CISO include Uber and Square. Two major themes emerged from the research and interviews conducted with CISOs. The first is that developing human connections is more critical to a CISO’s early success than mastery of the technical details. Twitter headquarters.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Importance for CISOs and CIOs Zero trust is no longer just a buzzword for CISOs and CIOs. Increased Visibility : Zero trust emphasizes the need for comprehensive visibility and monitoring of all network activities, which allows CISOs and CIOs to have a clear understanding of their organization’s security posture at all times.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

Forrester’s report lays out a roadmap for CIOs, CISOs and privacy directors to drive this transformation – by weaving informed privacy and security practices into every facet of their business; this runs the gamut from physical and information assets to customer experiences and investment strategies. LW: Cultural change is acutely difficult.

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