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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

The Security Ledger

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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How Jefferson Health enhanced cybersecurity via its cloud transformation

CSO Magazine

The cybersecurity mantra at Jefferson Health is “if we can’t do it well, we’re not going to do it” says Mark Odom, CISO of the Philadelphia-based healthcare organization. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. “Our Learn the 7 keys to better risk assessment. | The pandemic accelerated things of course.”

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These Roles Require Cybersecurity Training

CyberSecurity Insiders

That means cybersecurity training and education so that key stakeholders understand the risks that businesses are facing, and which strategies are most effective for protection. Even if a company employs a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Chief Security Officer (CSO), the position may still report to the CIO.

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Build a mature approach for better cybersecurity vendor evaluation

CSO Magazine

Seasoned CISO Mike Manrod knows the value of a good cybersecurity vendor evaluation. He recalls that in a past job he inherited some very expensive vaporware under a long-term services agreement. It was a dud. That basic test saved them from making an expensive mistake.

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Putting the Brakes on Targeted Attacks Against Transit Agencies

CyberSecurity Insiders

By Konrad Fellmann, CISO and VP of IT infrastructure, Cubic Corporation. Plus, a recent report by the Mineta Transportation Institute doubled down on the need for C-level security and technical expertise—for instance, hiring a chief security officer (CSO) or chief information security officer (CISO).

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CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative: Why it just might work

CSO Magazine

It should come as no surprise to CISOs to see Easterly dig in and immediately leverage the newly minted Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), which was authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021. The Senate confirmed Easterly in July, with swearing taking place on August 09, 2021.

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The BISO: bringing security to business and business to security

CSO Magazine

People in these roles are responsible for one or more areas of the business and they usually report to the CISO or CTO, based on job descriptions found online and those laid out by multiple sources interviewed for this article.

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