Joseph Steinberg

JULY 22, 2022

Technically speaking, cybersecurity is the subset of information security that addresses information and information systems that store and process data in electronic form, whereas information security encompasses the security of all forms of data (for example, securing a paper file and a physical filing cabinet).

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 6, 2024

Ukraine claims its hackers have gained possession of "the information security and encryption software" used by Russia's Ministry of Defence , as well as secret documents, reports, and instructions exchanged between over 2,000 units of Russia's security services. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 2, 2023

In an email newsletter, Melissa Hathaway wrote: Now that the rule is final, companies have approximately six months to one year to document and operationalize the policies and procedures for the identification and management of cybersecurity (information security/privacy) risks. News article.

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InfoWorld on Security

MAY 14, 2024

The innovation hub of RSAC 2024, the RSAC Early Stage Expo was specifically designed to showcase emerging players in the information security industry. Among the 50 exhibitors crammed into the second floor booth space, seven VC-backed up-and-comers in application security and devsecops caught our eye.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Editor’s note: With the increased prevalence of ransomware and other cyberattacks, now is the time to take a moment to review your cyber response plan and examine the security of your key information security systems. Cybersecurity incidents.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

The vast majority of CISOs have observed positive security culture gains in their organizations in the last year despite a perceived dip in the quality of overall security posture, according to the 10 th annual Information Security Maturity Report published by ClubCISO and Telstra Purple.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Jon Hocut, director of information security for Brooks To read this article in full, please click here Ransomware was again the top attack type in 2021, with manufacturing replacing financial services as the top industry in a Brooks.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 23, 2021

Information security can be quite a complex discipline and, to this day, I dedicate significant time to translating complex, technical concepts into simple-to-understand ideas and practical easy-to-follow advice. Steinberg: Sadly, there are enough threats to fill an entire book.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

At this year's RSA Conference, information security experts appeared on a panel entitled "Misinformation Is the New Malware" to hammer out the distinctions. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

With a bachelor of science degree in management of information systems and a minor in international business, she now manages a team of business information security liaisons serving four foundational business units at medical device company Medtronic. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

There's an estimated 500,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions in the United States today, including 166,000 jobs for information security analysts—the profession’s most common job title. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

It is probably fair to say that times have always been good for information security job candidates. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2023

International information security accreditation and certification body CREST has published a new guide to fostering financial sector cyber resilience in developing countries. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 22, 2022

Cryptography is the art of keeping information secure by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. To read this article in full, please click here Cryptography definition.

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InfoWorld on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My session focused on the stresses and burnout experienced by security teams, including recent data showing that 94% of chief information security officers (CISOs) suffer from work-related stress, and 65% admit their stress levels compromise their ability to do their job. To read this article in full, please click here

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InfoWorld on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That allows them to feel sure that they’re managing personally identifiable information securely (or at least in private), along with any data that is subject to regulations. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Cyber risk is a top concern in US corporate boardrooms, elevating the role of the chief information security officer to rapid prominence. Here are the top qualities that identify a next-generation chief information security officer. But technical skills alone won’t suffice for today’s CISO.

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InfoWorld on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

It’s the CISO, or chief information security officer. This is typically a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing information security programs and the person first on the hook if a breach occurs. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 15, 2022

In 1994, Steve Katz became the world’s first chief information security officer (CISO) after Citicorp endured a string of cyberbreaches at the hands of Russian hackers. Cyberattacks continue to drive CISO hiring and information security investments today, more than a quarter-century after the position first emerged.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When it comes to information security, ISO 27001 is of paramount importance. As CISOs and IT administrators, you’re likely familiar with its significance. However, the journey from understanding to effectively implementing ISO 27001 controls is not without challenges.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has pioneered information security performance measurement model s that can produce metrics. Either way, NIST recommends considering four factors while developing and implementing an information security measurement program: To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 11, 2021

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Luis Gonsalves, Head of Security for Portugal’s central bank, and founder of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Portugal Chapter, says Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) stands out from other technical certifications. Read the Full Article.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The SANS ethical hacking survey , done in partnership with security firm Bishop Fox, is the first of its kind and collected responses from over 300 ethical hackers working in different roles inside organizations, with different levels of experience and specializations in different areas of information security.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2021

The upper ranks of corporate security are seeing a high rate of change as companies try to adapt to the evolving threat landscape. Many companies are hiring a chief security officer ( CSO ) or chief information security officer ( CISO ) for the first time to support a deeper commitment to information security.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An eternal discussion in security is whether technology, process or people are the critical element in information security at scale. Most security leaders will tell you it’s the people that matter. Changing people's behavior to care about security practices requires more than simply taking poor practices off the table.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Every entity should have an information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program as part of its information security process and procedure. To read this article in full, please click here Indeed, every time an IT asset is purchased, the eventual disposal of that asset should already be defined within an ITAD.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We can only imagine the discussions within the Navy’s information security teams upon learning some of the most sensitive of secrets were hand carried out of classified environments, back to the residence of the employee, and then passed on to an unauthorized third party. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s no big surprise that overseeing and maintaining a company’s information security program comes with stress. This article takes a look at why CISO stress is on the rise, the impacts of this stress on organizations’ security postures.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

A new library designed to be a centralized source of security information and communication for energy company suppliers was announced Tuesday by Fortress Information Security. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The footnote allows to set the stage for a formatting error when the article is shared on Slack. Once certain additional conditions are met – made easy by small grammatical changes to the Wikipedia article, Slack will render a link that is not visible in the original Wikipedia article.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

A CSO is a departmental leader responsible for information security, corporate security or both. Chief information security officer (CISO) is perhaps a more accurate description of this position, and today the CISO title is becoming more prevalent for leaders with an exclusive information security focus.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

However, for a company the size of Target, as reported by Paula Rosenblum in a Forbes article , those costs represent just 0.2% It will be interesting to see if courts decide whether the retailer was vigilant enough in protecting against known security vulnerabilities and allowing a significant breach to go on for multiple months undetected.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

At the same time, AI is also being used to improve the workdays of the state’s cybersecurity personnel by relieving them of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks, Michael Gregg, North Dakota’s chief information security officer, tells CSO. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Used to simplify complex terminology or boost sales and marketing campaigns, buzzwords are an inescapable reality for an innovative and fast-paced industry like information security. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

The attackers used to replace existing legitimate articles on the sites with the fake content, instead of creating new posts.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Success is nonnegotiable for Rohrbaugh, who took over as chief information security officer at JetBlue Airways in 2019. To read this article in full, please click here Like CISOs everywhere, he has seen bad actors ratchet up their attacks and do increasingly more harm with successful hacks.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Data loss prevention (DLP) is an increasingly popular solution in toolkits of enterprise information security teams. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story) However, the criteria for choosing DLP systems are often blurred and resemble a checklist for buying an antiseptic.

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