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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SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2025

"The number of third-party relationships is ballooning, but most organizations still rely on manual, outdated tools to monitor risk," says Greg Smith, EY Global TPRM Leader. Third-party cyber risk is no longer confined to the IT function. Without executive buy-in and clear accountability, even the best tools fall flat."

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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

MAY 16, 2025

But in a recent conversation with veteran CISO Ed Amoroso and Balbix CEO and Founder Gaurav Banga, one thing was clear: were past the point where we tried our best is enough.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Sam Masiello , CISO, The Anschutz Corporation: "I would expect that many CISOs today are feeling as if their job just got harder and now has a brighter spotlight shining specifically on them. Many CISOs are already burnt out, and there is shortage of qualified CISOs globally. CISOs are expected to be a unicorn already.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 13, 2021

I went through some of them this week at the Cyber Security Virtual Conference: Celebrating Women in Cyber, and with PWC Canada when they engaged me to open their one day event – SheProtects: Future CISO Program. She sees risk everywhere, is accountable for it, and is mostly at odds with the business.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 26, 2020

In this episode of the podcast (#179), CISO Kayne McGlandry of IEEE joins us to talk about the cyber risks posed by COVID and why COVID-themed phishing emails shouldn’t be your only concern. Also: SMBs Struggle with Identity Spotlight Podcast: How DU Telecom Manages Digital Transformation Risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

The hack of Words with Friends in 2019 was high-profile, but today’s columnist, Yuval Elddad of CYE, says CISOs at all gaming companies have to take a closer look at the growing threats to online gaming platforms. In 2019, Zynga’s popular online game, Words with Friends , was hacked, resulting in the breach of 218 million user accounts.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

This year, virtual CISOs must begin making a difference in our industry. But, SMBs need security leaders to guide them through the maze of cyber risk and craft practical strategies that align with their unique ever-evolving business objectives. Sadly, SMBs cannot afford an experienced full-time CISO. Everyone wins.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Small business owners and executives who need to understand cyber risk in business terms. Evaluating the use of MSSPs to help offset the cost of building a cyber program for your SMB can assist greatly from both a financial perspective as well as from a resource perspective," Verma said. Number of small businesses in the U.S.

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 8, 2025

Most decision-makers focus solely on mitigating relentless cyber risks, seeing gender inclusion as secondary or irrelevant to “urgent” challenges. Inclusion must account for race, disability, sexual orientation, and other axes of identity. Leadership Accountability Without accountability, change remains aspirational.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Organizations of every type will have to be more vigilant and take proactive security measures, from refreshed employee security training tailored to social engineering and AI-specific threats to holding vendors accountable for delivering AI-powered cybersecurity. The SEC cyber regulations will also drive strategic shifts in security teams.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The pre-COVID-19 CISO. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been a tumultuous time for Chief information security officers (CISOs) who on any given day have a long and complicated list of responsibilities. An explosion of cyber risks and a complicated and constantly changing threat landscape.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Designate a qualified individual (CISO or equivalent) responsible or overseeing and implementing a cybersecurity program and enforcing its cybersecurity policy. Require the CISO to provide a written report at least annually to the board or equivalent governing body. It's a core responsibility of the board and management team.".

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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

In this Spotlight podcast* we’re joined by Andrew Jaquith, the CISO at QOMPLX to talk about how the COVID pandemic is highlighting longstanding problems with cyber risk management and cyber resilience. Andy is an amazing resource on all matters cyber security. Read the whole entry. » New Tech Meets Old Tools.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

Specifically, CISA and USCG assessors had the most success gaining initial access, attaining network permanence, evading defenses and moving laterally by using valid accounts, phishing schemes and default credentials all simple attack methods.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the hyper-connected globaled world that we live in today, what is more important is creating accountability across all suppliers, vendors, partners, and even the customers that touch the organization. Luckily for cybersecurity, there is no shortage of real-time data that can be used for effective and impactful decision making. ~~~.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 3, 2025

Designed by Freepik Key Features that Transform Decision-Making Data-Driven Resilience Through Layered Visualization Effective cyber risk dashboards excel at presenting multiple data types in digestible formats: Trend Analysis: Time-series plots help identify patterns and emerging risks over time.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Public companies will also have to share details about their "cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance" on an annual basis. Understanding the nature of the threat and how to appropriately mitigate that risk should be a shared responsibility, not solely the purview of the CISO or CSO.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2025

Integrating Cyber Risk into Business Risk Decisions Cybersecurity failures are now business risks that CEOs and Boards must own. Many regulatory bodies, insurance providers, business partners, and customers take cybersecurity very seriously and now hold the CEO and Board accountable.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

In response, the non-profit has offered a glimpse into its work-in-progress “Accountability Framework,” designed to help relevant health care stakeholders take responsibility for keeping cyberspace secure by enforcing behavioral norms and also by understanding and rooting out the underlying causes when attacks do happen. “Too

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2025

In 2024, I was even featured in a WSJ article titled CIOs and CISOs Are Better Together because thats what it comes down to. Were both accountable and responsible for protecting our employees, customers, partners and the company. Speaking the boards language means translating risk We need to elevate the conversation.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

Strong leaders set vision, build trust, and foster accountability. Heres how applying the principles of Maslows hierarchy can transform cybersecurity: 1. Leadership Is the Foundation (Physiological Needs) Leadership acts as the bedrock of effective cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

I spoke with Maurice Côté, VP Business Solutions, and Martin Lemay, CISO, of Devolutions , at the RSA 2020 Conference in San Francisco recently. I believe there’s pent up demand from SMBs for cost-effective services that can reduce the potentially catastrophic cyber risks they face every day. It’s really about offering value.”

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2019

Bob from accounting goes on vacation with his laptop, and the next thing you know, millions of customers get hacked. Tortoises have cyber down pat, both for real and metaphorically. Tortoises have no finances and, taken as a genus, they rarely have names and social media accounts. Monitor accounts. Attacks happen.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 15, 2021

Despite this, however, younger people also demonstrate relatively advanced cybersecurity hygiene, such as having alias accounts for email and social media. Cyber risks paralyse consumers into inaction. And it falls to the CISO to make this happen. How do you know?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

The risk is too great, and key business partnerships are required," said Amy Bogac , former CISO at The Clorox Company. "If Safety is always the number one priority in manufacturing organizations," said Tammy Klotz , CISO at Trinseo. Director, Cyber Security, Acumatica, Inc., trillion annually. " Air Force (Ret.);

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Governance and Accountability: Organizations must establish governance structures, including appointing a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or equivalent roles, to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. Implementation of Security Controls: Controls based on standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Cyber thought leaders were quick to acknowledge the importance of continued cooperation across federal, state and local jurisdictions, though several CISOs suggested that there wasn’t too much new ground covered and recommended ways the federal and state governments and private industry could do even more to assist overwhelmed municipalities.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Highly experienced cybersecurity experts, experienced personnel with a cyber risk management background, and professional engineers who understand physical infrastructure are in huge demand. Maintaining these critical resources directly impacts the organization’s risk scoring. What is the role of the CIO and CISO in ESG?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

And get the latest on the top “no-nos” for software security; the EU’s new cyber law; and CISOs’ communications with boards. 1 - CSA: How to prevent “shadow AI” As organizations scale up their AI adoption, they must closely track their AI assets to secure them and mitigate their cyber risk. s cyber agency has found.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Forrester also predicts that the number of women CISOs at Fortune 500 companies will rise to 20 percent in 2019 , compared with 13 percent in 2017. Her work centered on helping aerospace manufacturers manage the convergence of cyber risk across their increasingly complex business ecosystem, including IT, OT and connected products.

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