SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Generative AI For cyber defenders, AI will increasingly be used to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and for preventing cyberattacks; however, this technology will cut both ways. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against the CISO of SolarWinds highlights the fact that CISOs will be held accountable.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology and best practices for treating cybersecurity as a business enabler, instead of an onerous cost-center, have long been readily available. Now comes a Forrester Research report that vividly highlights why attaining and sustaining a robust cybersecurity posture translates into a competitive edge.

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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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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. Tip 2 – Believe you can do it.

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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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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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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Effective partnerships between CISOs and their cybersecurity vendors are integral to security success. A well-oiled relationship built on trust, communication and mutual understanding can reap significant benefits for a business’s cybersecurity posture. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2022

Use different passwords for every single account (I have over 750 myself). The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast Security CISO David Lindner | 5/6 appeared first on Security Boulevard. If any of your passwords are in this list, change them.". . Insight #3. Make it part of your life and routine today.".

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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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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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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness month starts on 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. Insight #1.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a move that has raised concerns about the company's cybersecurity posture, Amy Bogac, Clorox's CISO, has stepped down from her position. Some speculate that Bogac may have been frustrated with the company's slow response to the cyberattack and its lack of investment in cybersecurity measures.

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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

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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. Cybersecurity predictions offer a glimpse at the dangerous oncoming traffic and help leaders develop strategies to navigate their journey safely. Those in cybersecurity who fail to look ahead will be crushed by what they don’t see coming.

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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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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. The rule mandates that companies report material cybersecurity incidents within four days.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It feels like pretty much everyday there is some kind of new cybersecurity threat looming on the horizon. 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.

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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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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Bad Bots (fake account creation, account takeovers, scraping, account management, and in-product abuse, etc.) Here are my predictions for 2024.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals have various views on last week's news from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it surprised the InfoSec community and the C-suites of corporate America. Currently, many public companies provide cybersecurity disclosure to investors.

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s part two of Last Watchdog’s year-end tête-à-tête with top cybersecurity experts. Kerberoasting” and “Golden Ticket” attacks were both introduced in 2014 and yet enterprises continue to have hundreds of accounts configured with unconstrained delegation. AI is set to completely transform cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2022

As the SaaS provider, there is no way for you to understand inappropriate access or any account takeovers that may occur for that customer. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/5 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #3. ". For all the bug bounty researchers out there.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) took a significant step toward strengthening cybersecurity defenses across the financial sector by finalizing amendments to Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Jaye Tillson, Director of Strategy, Axis Security In recent years, the concept of zero trust has regained popularity in the field of cybersecurity. While the idea of zero trust has been around for decades, it has gained renewed attention due to the evolving threat landscape and the increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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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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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

JUNE 10, 2022

As consumers, we need to start holding these companies with repetitive, pervasive, and destructive vulnerabilities accountable. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 6/11 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Another week, another OGNL injection vulnerability in a widely used on premises system.

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