Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

By: Gary Perkins, Chief Information Security Officer As we keep a close eye on trends impacting businesses this year, it is impossible to ignore the impacts of Artificial Intelligence and its evolving relationship with technology. One of the key areas experiencing this transformational change is cybersecurity.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Insights from our new Advisory CISO, Helen Patton. If there’s anyone who’s been put through their paces in the security industry, it’s Helen Patton , our new Advisory Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). And before that she spent about 10 years as a security leader at JPMorgan Chase. Q: Welcome, Helen!

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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. I’ve shared some of my lessons learned with a group of CISOs at a recent Bessemer Venture Partners event (that’s the photo at the top of this post).

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Thanks to technology, continual rapid change is here to stay. 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. For years we’ve known it was coming, what Industry 4.0

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In a time when advancements in technology rule these days, the constant risk of cyber attacks hangs over businesses all over the world. As part of the ‘Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach’ project, Trellix, recently performed research.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 10, 2023

One approach to understanding and explaining this is to consider whether, as a CISO, you are a Builder, Fixer, or Scale Operator. There are many ways of grouping security leaders. Helen Patton helps CISOs understand how they should spend their time by discussing seven circles of security : Technology, data, business, etc.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 15, 2023

Today’s CISOs are more than technologists—we strive to make ourselves well-rounded business leaders. This involves aligning our efforts with business objectives and collaborating with colleagues who are not experts in IT or security. It’s no surprise that people outside the security team don’t think about security all day long.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2022

7 Things Every CISO Needs to Know About PKI. With PKI, CISOs and other information security specialists can implement hardware, software, policies, and procedures to better establish, manage, distribute, implement, and protect digital certificates and key policies. Alexa Cardenas. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 14:34.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Many years ago, a board member said to me, “We’ve employed you to do information security, so why do we have to do anything?” Instead we will see organisations start proactively approaching information security experts for actionable advice and guidance. This was fairly typical.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Michael Gregg, the CISO for the State of North Dakota, speaks across the country, including keynoting at SecureWorld Detroit on Sep. It's no wonder after he speaks he has a line of folks waiting to learn more from him, or just to shake his hand and say thanks for his information sharing. 19 and at SecureWorld Dallas on Oct.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The role of the Chief Information Officer has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, driven by the rapid advancements in technology. Chief should mean something," said Patrick Benoit , Global CISO for Brinks and member of the SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council. "I

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

. “We may warn you about messages that ask you to take the conversation to another platform because that can be a sign of a scam,” the company said in a blog post. “These warnings will also give you the choice to report the content without letting the sender know.” A follow-up story on Oct.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2022

Accountability for software security often falls under the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). CISOs are usually given authority to implementing perimeter controls and testing for defects, but don’t have the authority, mandate or incentive to change software development.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Business initiatives demand faster, more efficient outcomes and technology responds. However, security – the often overlooked and undervalued visitor – is struggling to communicate across the table. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned.

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McAfee

JULY 24, 2020

Session Title: Balancing The Tug of War: How CIOs and CISOs Can Partner for Better IT. Speakers: McAfee CIO Scott Howitt, and CISO Arve Kjoelen. The rapid evolution of the digital world has driven great technology innovation and spawned growth in cyberthreats that range from the annoying to the catastrophic.

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2021

Now that we’ve officially kicked off our journey as McAfee Enterprise , a pure-play enterprise cybersecurity company under the new ownership of Symphony Technology Group (STG), we’re celebrating a lot of new firsts and changes. But one thing remains the same: our passion and commitment to make the world a safer, more secure place.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Knowing what Information Technology (IT) hardware exists is a good place to start (servers, laptops, desktops, tablets, etc.). After all, the process of security involves never-ending learning and improvement. As technology and threats evolve, so must the security organization. •Create an asset inventory.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2021

s future and the need for a new Chief Product Security Officer (CPSO) role. to express just how much we rely on technology. s great to build applications quickly, but it changes the way you have to think about security and supply chain. s why we need a CPSO role, not just a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

29, roughly the same time Pyle published a blog post about his findings , ConnectWise issued an advisory warning users to be on guard against a new round email phishing attempts that mimic legitimate email alerts the company sends when it detects unusual activity on a customer account. ET: Included statement from ConnectWise CISO.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Additionally, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have also been under scrutiny for the actions they’ve taken to address these issues. Protect your organization It’s crucial to understand that you can act now , you don’t have to wait to improve your security posture.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

LinkedIn has announced a new set of security features that will help verify user identity, remove fraudulent accounts, and boost authenticity, according to an official blog post from the company. To combat these threat actors, LinkedIn has announced three new features.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2022

Here are three things automated cybersecurity technology does exceptionally well: •Tackle mundane tasks. Just as Virtual CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) rely on a mix of automated tools and software with the power of the human brain and real-life experience, cybersecurity can’t be 100% automated – at least not just yet.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“At this year’s Conference 46 percent of all keynote speakers were women,” according to Sandra Toms, VP and curator, RSA Conference, in a blog she posted on the last day of this year’s event. 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.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.". Top 10 Challenges Facing CISOs in 2023 – "While 2022 was certainly no walk in the park, strong cybersecurity investments and institutional support suggest a light at the end of the tunnel. Here is a look at the year ahead.".

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

While you might think that these actors are interested in government and defense information, their operations prove they are interested in much more – including software development and information technology, data analytics, and logistics. which supplies ultra-sensitive, portable marijuana breathalyzer technology.

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Veracode Security

MAY 20, 2021

s future and the need for a new Chief Product Security Officer (CPSO) role. to express just how much we rely on technology. s great to build applications quickly, but it changes the way you have to think about security and supply chain. s why we need a CPSO role, not just a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For example, outcomes like adapting to external events, creating a security culture, and cost-effective programs, all improve when organizations make progress towards zero trust security (based on survey responses from 4,751 active information security and privacy professionals from 26 countries).

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

Also, “Accidental CISO” (AC), Chief Information Security Officer , who was just trying to get SOC2 and ISAC certifications for a vendor when he was abruptly named CISO of his organization. And finally, Christos Syngelakis, CISO, and Data Privacy Officer at Motor Oil Group. More on Security Resilience.

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Lenny Zeltser

DECEMBER 30, 2022

What does it take to ensure the security team doesn't become the department of "no"? In the following conversation with Chris Cochran and Ron Eddings at Hacker Valley , I discuss how CISOs and other security leaders can: Build relationships with security and business functions. Propell the business.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

For many Chief Information Security Officers, having the CEO’s ear, at the moment, is proving to be a double-edged sword, Pollard told me. “We We find many CISOs spend their time explaining what threats matter and why, as opposed to why cybersecurity matters in the first place,” he says. That’s the ‘cheat code’ for CISO success.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This transformative act has shifted the balance of responsibility between financial entities and their boards, compelling the latter to take a much more active role in operational resilience and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) risk management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

Seven Cloud Security Predictions CISOs Can Use in 2022. Since hybrid work models and digital business models are here to stay, IT and security teams will need to rethink how they can better protect data to prevent data breaches in the future. This compendium blog lists 70 , but the answer is surely higher now.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog I want to share with you the three key lessons I’ve learned during my 18-year journey in the cybersecurity industry. One of the big questions that I often get is: How does someone become successful in a cybersecurity career?

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 15, 2022

In 2020 , Accenture released a blog called ‘ Jumping the Hurdles: Moving women into cybersecurity’s top spots.’ For example: In 2017, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education (Center) and (ISC)² released The Global Information Security Workforce Study (GISWS). DATA SOURCE. Women were found to account for 10% of the workforce.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

<a href='/blog?tag=Cybersecurity'>Cybersecurity</a> tag=Cybersecurity'>Cybersecurity</a> <a href='/blog?tag=Data tag=Data Loss Prevention'>Data Loss Prevention</a> <a href='/blog?tag=IT Most important is the Adaptive Redaction technology within the Clearswift DLP.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Highlights include: Keynote: Making Security a Business Function – Business Information Security Officer Alyssa Miller ( @AlyssaM_InfoSec ) to address how security can go beyond managing risk and truly demonstrate value to the business itself. INTENT will feature more than 20 inspiring speakers across four tracks.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 29, 2022

Learn more about security resilience for the hybrid work era. In addition to unparalleled infrastructure and expertise, our open, cloud-native architecture allows you to integrate with a wide range of third-party security and technology solutions for more seamless threat defense. Customer insights into the “new normal” .

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