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From Compliance to Resilience: Cyber Governance as the Cornerstone of CISO Strategy

SecureWorld News

By spearheading cybersecurity programs, CISOs empower organizations to fend off cyber threats from criminal enterprises, insider risks, hackers, and other malicious entities that pose significant risks to operations, critical infrastructure, and even national security. RELATED: Uber CSO Found Guilty: The Sky Is Not Falling.

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Clorox's Cybersecurity Chief Departs Amidst Incident Recovery Efforts

SecureWorld News

Conversely, if a CISO is to be held accountable in the same manner as a CFO or General Counsel concerning matters of investor confidence, the executive contours of the CISO role should be revisited to ensure that it has sufficient authority, agency, and institutional backing to defend data assets as a fiduciary."

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BrandPost: How Configuration Assessments Help Improve Cyber Defenses

CSO Magazine

Cyber threats demand identification and remediation. The 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) notes that vulnerabilities accounted for nearly 20% of hacking breaches. Network performance requires constant monitoring. To read this article in full, please click here

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

Utilize real-world examples, case studies, and industry benchmarks to drive home the importance of investing in cybersecurity defense and creating a culture where everyone plays a role in protecting the organization from cyber threats. Vulnerability assessments highlighting areas where your organization’s defenses may be lacking.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security Experts Reflect on Safety

CyberSecurity Insiders

Examples of this include keeping software up to date, backing up data, and maintaining good password practices. At the end of the day, lack of education and human error are two of the largest contributors to data breaches. By acting smart now, we can eliminate some of the greatest cyber threats facing our businesses today.”