Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to an IANS survey of more than 800 CISOs, roles such as business information security officers (BISOs), chiefs of staff and heads for privacy, program management and data protection are among the top positions being considered to support cybersecurity efforts.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today I'm really excited to announce a big piece of work 1Password and I have been focusing on this year, a totally free video series called "Hello CISO" This is a multi-part series that launched with part 1 and when I say "free", I don't mean "give us your personal data so we can market to you", I mean here it is, (..)

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

A bad actor is using a Microsoft 365 test domain and a self-created distribution list to bypass traditional email protections and entice victims to hand over their PayPal account information in what Fortinet's CISO is calling a "phish-free" phishing campaign.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

As I was spraying Pestiea DIY pest spray subscription servicearound my home this weekend (sun's out, spray gun's out), I was thinking about the correlation of this home perimeter defense to what CISOs and their teams do to keep their organizations secure. CISO takeaway: Effective cybersecurity isn't a generic solution.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 25, 2021

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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2025

A study byISC2reveals that 73% of chief information security officers (CISOs) in the U.S. The post How SASE Empowers CISOs to Combat Stress and Burnout appeared first on Security Boulevard. reported experiencing burnout over the past year.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2025

Companies with $1 billion in revenue or less might want to give a heads-up to HR to kickstart the search for a new CISO — because according to a study from IANS Research, your current CISO might be out the door within a year. The 363 CISOs in SMBs surveyed for the 2025 Small and. The post Is Your CISO Ready to Flee?

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Prosecutors charged Sullivan, whom Uber hired as CISO after the 2014 breach, of withholding information about the 2016 incident from the FTC even as its investigators were scrutinizing the company’s data security and privacy practices. Joe Sullivan, Uber’s CEO during their 2016 data breach, is appealing his conviction.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2025

The post AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Heres What CISOs Must Do Now appeared first on Security Boulevard. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust.

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Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 18, 2024

Virginia Tech CISO Randy Marchany discusses his career, SANS training and all things cybersecurity at a major university in 2024.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 6, 2022

While there are State laws requiring the disclosure of various data breaches, there is no specific, clear, federal counterpart that details what, when, and how a CISO must handle such matters. There is a reason that the rate of turnover in such roles is so high – CISOs burn out quickly. Click To Tweet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Challenging the status quo and advocates for inside-out security, placing data at the heart of the strategy from the very beginning, rather than securing it last.

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Lohrman on Security

MAY 18, 2025

Whats on the minds of top local government chief information security officers? In this interview, Michael Dent shares current security and technology priorities, career tips and more.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

Earlier today, a public relations firm working with Sisense reached out to learn if KrebsOnSecurity planned to publish any further updates on their breach (KrebsOnSecurity posted a screenshot of the CISO’s customer email to both LinkedIn and Mastodon on Wednesday evening).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

National insurance firm Crum and Forster is offering a professional liability program for CISOs who are facing growing regulatory pressures and sophisticate cyberattacks but often are not covered by their organizations' D&O policies. The post Insurance Firm Introduces Liability Coverage for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Responses edited for clarity and length: Ambuj Kumar , CEO, Simbian Kumar While the SEC has fined the corporations, CISOs are worried that they may be held individually responsible and feel targeted by both attackers and now law enforcement. Some have moved away from the CISO role. Simply put, there would be nothing to hide.

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Lohrman on Security

APRIL 7, 2024

But Jeff Brown, CISO for the state of Connecticut, shares his concerns on some of the other “dark side” apps that have emerged with generative AI. Almost everyone has heard of ChatGPT.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2023

Related: A call to regulate facial recognition That said, a few dozen CISOs attending Black Hat USA 2023 will get to experience, hands-on, what it must have been like to be in the crucible of milestone hacks like Capital One, SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline. San Diego or New York City , feel free to skip ahead.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 15, 2023

A new report from Proofpoint provides global insight into CISOs' challenges, expectations and priorities for 2023. The post Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 23, 2024

What are the top mistakes that I see new security leaders continue to make in 2024 as they start their CISO careers or take on new roles? How can these challenges be addressed?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

By adopting AI Native security operations, organizations gain a formidable defense posture and streamline their use of human talent for the most challenging, creative and impactful tasks The post From Cloud Native to AI Native: Lessons for the Modern CISO to Win the Cybersecurity Arms Race appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For chief information security officers (CISOs), understanding and mitigating the security risks associated with LLMs is paramount. The post CISOs Brace for LLM-Powered Attacks: Key Strategies to Stay Ahead appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 30, 2024

This new report also indicates an increasing attack surface as putting pressure on CISOs. One positive note is CISOs' improving relationships with board members.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Google Cloud’s Director of Office of the CISO Nick Godfrey reminds business leaders to integrate security into conversations around financial and business targets.

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Lohrman on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Are CISOs set up for failure? As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 24, 2023

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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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The post What Should CISOs Prioritize In A Volatile Landscape?: The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM US Pacific time = 1 PM US Eastern. The webinar is FREE to join thanks to sponsorship by ColorTokens.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2023

So how will this affect chief information security officers (CISOs) and security programs? Given the perennial skills and staffing shortage in security, it’s unlikely that CISOs will be asked to make deep budget or staffing cuts, yet they may not come out of this period unscathed. Related: Attack surface management takes center stage.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 8, 2024

CISOs can sometimes be their own worst enemy, especially when it comes to communicating with the board of directors. “So when a CISO or anybody comes into a board room and says, ‘if we don’t do this, this is going to happen,’ it makes them all feel anxious and they start to close down their thought processes around it.”

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 23, 2023

After hearing wide-ranging reactions, I decided to ask Nathan Willigar, the state CISO, about the move. Maine paused the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI apps for six months beginning in June.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Insight #2: Most CISOs fear getting axed over data breaches A recent survey revealed that 77% of CISOs feel significant pressure to prevent data breaches, often to the point of fearing for their jobs. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/1/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Lohrman on Security

MARCH 9, 2025

More important, how do you measure and improve your own growth as a CISO? What are some good, bad and ugly ways to measure how your security and technology leaders are doing?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2025

How much should we budget for … Read More The post AI is Redefining Cyber Risk Quantification: Here’s What Every CISO Needs to Know appeared first on Security Boulevard. “What does a CVSS score of 9.8 mean for our revenue?” “How How exposed are we to real-world loss?” “How

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The Hacker News

MAY 26, 2025

This CISOs guide provides a practical roadmap for continuous web privacy validation thats aligned with real-world practices. Web Privacy: From Legal Requirement to Business Essential As regulators ramp up enforcement and users grow more privacy-aware, CISOs face a mounting Download the full guide here.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/15/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This empowers employees to identify and escalate potential risks, bolstering your overall security posture and resilience against cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Well see CISOs increasingly demand answers about why models flag certain malicious activity and how that activity is impactful at enterprise scale. MacMillan William MacMillan , Chief Product Officer, Andesite In 2025, we’ll see AI platforms analyze massive amounts of threat intel in seconds. That’s the easy part. The hard part?

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 24, 2024

A leading cyber lawyer in Australia has warned CISOs and other IT leaders their organisations and careers could be at stake if they do not understand data risk and data governance practices.

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