The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Smarter security to me broadly refers to relentlessly focusing on fundamentals while maturing the program, making sure your risk posture aligns with your business strategy. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned. This leads to revenue gains and positive customer outcomes.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Stolen credentials remain the top breach factor, responsible for 24% of incidents in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 20, 2024

As defenders of digital assets, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity professionals face immense pressure, often leading to burnout. This phenomenon is not just anecdotal; several studies have highlighted the alarming prevalence of burnout in the cybersecurity industry.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

About 15 years ago, the idiom began to be applied to cybersecurity, where the risk management continuum values the investment in protection to mitigate the negative consequences of a cyber incident. We can never eliminate risk entirely, but we can manage it effectively with “Left of Boom” processes and procedures.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2025

In cybersecurity, the stress is relentless. CISOs and their teams operate in a high-stakes environment where every misstep can result in breach headlines, financial loss, or reputational damage. The cybersecurity industry has long since moved to a mental model of resilience when thinking about programs and architecture. "The

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 25, 2025

Become the Influence A NetSPI podcast, Agent of Influence features experts in the cybersecurity field as they engage in conversation with Nabil Hannan, NetSPI Field CISO and podcast host, about the life and challenges as a leader in cybersecurity. Explore our past conversations with cybersecurity industry leaders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. by David Ratner, CEO, HYAS ( www.hyas.com ). The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, were highlighting some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the past 12 months. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas. Coast Guard conducted in 2023.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. 5 – Recession requires CISOs to get frank with the board about proactive security. By Marcus Fowler, CEO of Darktrace Federal.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A pair of recent $100 million funding rounds show that venture capital is still flowing into cybersecurity startups despite economic headwinds and rising interest rates. Keep in mind that the typical CISO manages about 75 security tools and applications. Apiiro Takes Aim at Supply Chain Risks. Growth of SASE. billion by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

With the demand for cybersecurity professionals at an all-time high, the culture and workplace environment can be a deciding factor when selecting an organization to work for. Cybersecurity officials struggle in Florida. Cybersecurity concerns in Florida State Government. And this is increasing cyber risk.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

Despite Oracle's denial of any breach, cybersecurity experts and researchers from CloudSEK and other firms have raised serious concerns, pointing to potential vulnerabilities in Oracle's authentication systems and the broader implications for cloud-based supply chains. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There are new and expanding opportunities for women’s participation in cybersecurity globally as women are present in greater numbers in leadership. 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. government clients.

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Lenny Zeltser

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As of this writing, I’ve spent six months in the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Axonius , a rapidly growing technology company. Our IT infrastructure is consistent zero-trust architecture principles , so it made sense to treat identity as the focal point of many security decisions.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

Touhill brings a rich and diverse background to the role, having spent years protecting military computer networks as an Air Force brigadier general and later serving as director of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integrations Center at the Department of Homeland Security. I’m absolutely thrilled.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Having helped build out many SecureWorld conferences, I have come to realize—likely to no one's surprise—that the best cybersecurity leaders indeed have some technical prowess, but it is their soft skills that make them exceptional leaders. That's a soft skill that even the most adept CISOs are still trying to master.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 11, 2023

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that can greatly support Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in their roles of securing organizational systems and data. This approach significantly reduces the risk of lateral movement and unauthorized access within the network.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

While the “prediction season” gains momentum, it's pivotal to reflect on the high impact of the 2023 cybersecurity landscape. The fall of VPNs and firewalls The cyberthreats and trends of 2023 send a clear message to organizations: they must evolve their security strategies to the times and embrace a zero trust architecture.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Sunsetting legacy Cybersecurity Process for Better Optimization and Security Modernization. The idea of “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” should not apply to cybersecurity. Threat modeling (Risk management, vulnerability, and penetration testing). Risk-based budget modeling alignment with cybersecurity.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Instead, they’ve become complacent in their defence practices and may be exposing themselves to increased risks without even realising it. Having surveyed over 500 CISOs and ITDMs responsible for cybersecurity on the challenges faced with SOCs, their insights are not to be missed.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Identity credentials and source code are critical assets that can create major risks for your organization when exposed by breaches of third-party cloud service companies that provide identity management and software composition analysis. Know the risks of pushing your crown jewels into other services running in the cloud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 28, 2022

A few years ago, very few CISOs thought that storage & backups were important. This has driven CISOs to look again at potential holes in their safety nets, by reviewing their storage, backup and recovery strategies. “In So, storage houses critical high-risk data that feeds your applications and devices. Recommendations.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) present limitless possibilities for enhancing business processes, but they also expand the potential for malicious actors to exploit security risks. For a comprehensive view of security in ML models, access our white paper, “ The CISO’s Guide to Securing AI/ML Models.”

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. Still unclear is whether this will serve the cybersecurity community well, or distort strategies to protect data and networks. A maturing model. billion in premium.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Related: The demand for ‘digital trust’ Organizations rely on ISO 27001 to guide risk management and customer data protection efforts against growing cyber threats that are inflicting record damage , with the average cyber incident now costing $266,000 and as much as $52 million for the top 5% of incidents.

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SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

Companies transitioning to the cloud have to think of cybersecurity as more than firewalls, access controls and incident response, and define goals of security that go beyond confidentiality, integrity and availability, said Randy Vickers, chief information security officer for the U.S. Security risk review. Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

” This is the question every CISO asks about every new program. It’s hard to imagine a more vital undertaking for CISOs. And as with all initiatives, CISOs always want to know where to begin. Experienced CISOs know that these factors can make or break security initiatives. “Where do we start?”

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2024

What caught my eye were two things: 1) The number of these jobs that did not exist 10, five, or even one or two years ago; and 2) How many of the roles are tied to cybersecurity—directly or indirectly. Cybersecurity Manager 5. Cybersecurity-related roles Cybersecurity Manager: A direct cybersecurity leadership role.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Other slides in the deck appear to equate ' security posture ' to vulnerability management and software/systems patching - a rather narrow/specific technical concern for metrics suggested to senior management, although arguably it is a major factor in cybersecurity - or to security strategy.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Security leaders face the challenge of managing a vast, interconnected attack surface, where traditional approaches to managing cyber risk are no longer sufficient. Modern threats exploit vulnerabilities across domains, requiring a more holistic approach to avoid operational disruption, safety risks and financial losses.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2023

Permalink The post BSides Knoxville 2023 – Hudson Bush – Enterprise Security Architecture Isn’t Just For Enterprises Anymore appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to BSides Knoxville for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Knoxville 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This is why governments and organizations around the world are implementing a zero trust security framework to reduce the risk of attacks while protecting resources and data. Leveling-up your cybersecurity strategy is no longer a wish-list item. The post The Bridge to Zero Trust appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Seven small coastal towns in Massachusetts have formed a partnership to better tackle their IT and cybersecurity needs in the region. We use this type of model for our 'Whole of State' approach to security in North Dakota," says Michael Gregg, CISO for the State of North Dakota.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

Understanding today’s cybersecurity landscape is complex. This has left many CISOs questioning if today’s incumbent cybersecurity solutions are enough. Categories of cybersecurity solutions, like many categories in IT, have been defined by third parties. They are not on the front lines fighting the cybersecurity battle.

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