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Fake CISO Profiles on LinkedIn Target Fortune 500s

Krebs on Security

Someone has recently created a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. It’s not clear who’s behind this network of fake CISOs or what their intentions may be.

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19 Cybersecurity Trends Every CISO Must Prepare for in 2023

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and CISOs must be ready to face the challenge. The post 19 Cybersecurity Trends Every CISO Must Prepare for in 2023 appeared first on Indusface. Be prepared for the top trends of 2023.

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How Virtual CISOs Are Reshaping SMB Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

The rise of virtual CISOs or vCISOs is changing this picture quickly. The post How Virtual CISOs Are Reshaping SMB Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybersecurity has become a central business pillar these days.

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Report finds women are declining CISO/CSO roles

Tech Republic Security

The post Report finds women are declining CISO/CSO roles appeared first on TechRepublic. CXO Security Tech Industry ciso cso cybersecurity women declining ciso roles women in tech

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CISOs, Security Leaders Eyeing Other Job Options 

Security Boulevard

Nearly a third of CISOs or IT security leaders in the United States and the United Kingdom are considering leaving their current role, according to research by BlackFog. The post CISOs, Security Leaders Eyeing Other Job Options appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Survey Reveals Limits of CISOs’ Management Experience

Security Boulevard

A global survey from recruitment firm Marlin Hawk that polled 470 CISOs at organizations with more than 10,000 employees found nearly half (45%) have been in their current role for two years or less.

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CISOs are taking on more responsibilities—and burning out

Tech Republic Security

A new report from Heidrick & Struggles also finds that many feel secure in their jobs despite breaches, and only 14% of all CISOs sit on a corporate board. The post CISOs are taking on more responsibilities—and burning out appeared first on TechRepublic.

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3 Cybersecurity Goals for CISOs

Security Boulevard

The post 3 Cybersecurity Goals for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard. CISO Suite Cybersecurity Data Security Endpoint Industry Spotlight Mobile Security Network Security Security Boulevard (Original) CISO goal setting phishing attack

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Forrester: CISO Budgets Not Immune to Cuts

Security Boulevard

Still, a new report from Forrester Research warned that CISOs mustn’t. The post Forrester: CISO Budgets Not Immune to Cuts appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Why CISOs change jobs

CSO Magazine

Being a CISO is a hard job. Yup, CISOs have heavy responsibilities. The data reveal that 57% of cybersecurity professionals believe their organization’s CISO is only somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all effective.

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The CISO Mantra: Get Ready to Do More With Less

Dark Reading

For the foreseeable future, with the spigots closing shut, CISOs will need to find ways to do more with less

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CISOs Say Application Security is Broken

Security Boulevard

Nearly three-quarters of CISOs aren’t confident that code in cloud-native architectures is free of vulnerabilities before it goes into production, according to research from Dynatrace. The post CISOs Say Application Security is Broken appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Former Uber CISO Conviction Affirmed by Trial Court

Security Boulevard

On January 11, 2023, presiding United States District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco denied the motion of Joe Sullivan, the former CISO of Uber, for a judgment of acquittal. The post Former Uber CISO Conviction Affirmed by Trial Court appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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An Eye-opener For Modern CISOs!

Security Boulevard

Every day a CISO spends their time almost entirely in protecting people, assets, and IT infrastructure. Don’t jump to any conclusion that CISOs are completely blind to the cyber threats surrounding them after reading the title of the blog. Let me remind you a CISO is doing […].

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Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study

Tech Republic Security

The post Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study appeared first on TechRepublic. Cisco’s just-released 2023 Cybersecurity Index shows companies will invest more in security, but the solution may be a larger tent, not more umbrellas.

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“How will the Uber Breach Verdict Affect the CISO Role in the Future?”

Security Boulevard

A Uber breach verdict was handed down that could prove highly impactful to CISOs and CSOs in the near and distant future. The post “How will the Uber Breach Verdict Affect the CISO Role in the Future?” The post “How will the Uber Breach Verdict Affect the CISO Role in the Future?”

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CISO Talk: Healthcare and Cyber in a COVID-19 World

Security Boulevard

In episode five of CISO Talk, Miranda Ritchie of IBM joins Mat Newfield and Mitch Ashley to discuss healthcare and. The post CISO Talk: Healthcare and Cyber in a COVID-19 World appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How CISOs Limit Downtime Without Impacting Security

Security Boulevard

In the last decade the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has evolved considerably. Not long ago, the CISO was considered a part of the IT team and their main focus was on building firewalls, implementing antivirus and keeping spam emails at bay.

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When CISOs Are Ready to Hunt

Dark Reading

This is what happens when a CISO gets tired of reacting to attacks and goes on the offensive

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CISOs, boards not always on the same page

Tech Republic Security

The post CISOs, boards not always on the same page appeared first on TechRepublic. Security ciso malware phishing ransomwareMost boards of directors understand the risk, but many will not invest more in cybersecurity and have different concerns about the impact of a breach.

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CISOs Share Their 3 Top Challenges for Cybersecurity Management

Dark Reading

The biggest dilemmas in running a modern cybersecurity team are not all about software, said CISOs from HSBC, Citi, and Sepio

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Why CISOs Are Joining 'The Great Resignation'

SecureWorld News

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.".

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CISO Magazine Honors KrebsOnSecurity

Krebs on Security

CISO Magazine , a publication dedicated to covering issues near and dear to corporate chief information security officers everywhere, has graciously awarded this author the designation of “ Cybersecurity Person of the Year ” in its December 2019 issue. Other CISO Magazine

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Nine Top of Mind Issues for CISOs Going Into 2023

Cisco Security

In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses. Using this information, last year I wrote a blog summing up the nine top of mind issues I believed will most impact CISOs as we headed into 2022.

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Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture checklist for CISOs

Security Boulevard

The post Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture checklist for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard. CSMA improves a company's security posture without adding specialized products that operate in silos. Unify your products so they work as a security ecosystem.

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Communication Is Key to CISO Success

Dark Reading

A panel of CISOs at the RSA Conference outlined what a successful first 90-day plan looks like, and it boiled down to effective communication and listening

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CISO Vincent Hoang on Cybersecurity in Hawaiian Government

Lohrman on Security

Vincent Hoang became the CISO in Hawaii in 2016. In this interview, Vince shares his journey and cyber priorities in protecting the Aloha State, particularly among the challenges presented by COVID-19

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Female Cybersecurity Leaders (CISOs) Wanted

Jane Frankland

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. With many different roles for cybersecurity leaders in our ecosystem, if we examine just one of them – the role of a Chief Information Security Officer’s (CISO) and her challenges – chances are you’ll recognse this type of environment….

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Everyone Wants a Seat at the Table: CISO + CIO Roles Evolve

Security Boulevard

Mitch Ashley, co-founder and principal at Techstrong Research, explores the ongoing debate about the role of the CISO in today’s organization: Does the CISO report to the CIO? Does the CIO report to the CISO?

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CISO Talk Ep 23: The Changing Role of CISOs

Security Boulevard

While CISOs have always been responsible for developing security strategies to protect organizations from cyberattacks, their role has been evolving over the past few years. CISOs are now expected to be business executives, focusing not only on risk management but also on business strategies.

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5 Tips to be an awesome CISO

Javvad Malik

I’m not a CISO, I never have been and hope I never will be. It seems like a lot of hard work and stress, and if you’re the CISO at a company when you suffer a breach it’s difficult to blame the intern without a mob of security professionals criticising you.

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CISO’s Guide to Secure Software Development

Security Boulevard

This CISO‘s guide to secure software development can help. The post CISO’s Guide to Secure Software Development appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Modern CISO: More Than a Security Officer

Dark Reading

YL Ventures CISO-in-Residence Frank Kim weighs in on the top security concerns facing CISOs in a Dark Reading Q&A interview

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CISO Liability Risk and Jail Time, (ISC)2 Bylaw Vote and the Value of Cybersecurity Certifications

Security Boulevard

Rafal Los, host of the popular Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast, joins us to discuss CISO liability risk and the ongoing discussion in the cybersecurity community about CISOs going to jail.

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The Shifting Role of the CISO

Dark Reading

My year as a venture capital CISO-in-residence

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CISO Stories Podcast: Protecting the Crown Jewels

Security Boulevard

The post CISO Stories Podcast: Protecting the Crown Jewels appeared first on Security Boulevard. CISO Suite Security Bloggers Network CISO Podcast security

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CSO vs. CISO

Security Boulevard

The Different Roles The post CSO vs. CISO appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network Cybersecurity

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CISO Thoughts with David Lindner

Security Boulevard

The post CISO Thoughts with David Lindner appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #1. The number one thing an organization can do today to help prevent the next major breach is to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all things.

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Why Predator is the ultimate CISO movie

Javvad Malik

The movie starts on the outskirts of a jungle and the CISO (Arnie) with his team land in their helicopters. This is a perfect metaphor for how a CISO operates in day to day situations. It represents a struggle many CISO’s around the world face.

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CISOs laxity towards cybersecurity is leading to more Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Kelly Bissell, the Vice President of Microsoft Security disclosed his mind at the SiberX CISO Forum Canada and stated that the thinking of Chief Information Security Officer (CISOs) is leaving organizations vulnerable to sophistication filled cyber-attacks.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 3/31

Security Boulevard

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 3/31 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #1 " Microsoft Security Copilot, a generative AI approach to helping secure your systems was announced this week.

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A Letter to the Modern CISO: Part 3

Security Boulevard

You likely have limited visibility into who, or what, can […] The post A Letter to the Modern CISO: Part 3 appeared first on Security Boulevard. CISO Suite Cloud Security Security Bloggers Network CISO Identity & IAM

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CISO Stories Podcast: Which Approach Wins – Compliance or Risk?

Security Boulevard

The post CISO Stories Podcast: Which Approach Wins – Compliance or Risk? Cybersecurity programs have evolved from the early days of compliance with regulations.

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