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From Compliance to Resilience: Cyber Governance as the Cornerstone of CISO Strategy

SecureWorld News

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is undeniably complex, yet incredibly rewarding. However, the challenges faced by CISOs are mounting, exacerbated by the evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment. These incidents underscore the critical importance of effective governance in cybersecurity programs.

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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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Recent shadow IT related incidents present lessons to CISOs

CSO Magazine

Mentioning the phrase “shadow IT” to CISOs often results in an eye-roll or a grimace. As one who spent most of his adult life within government dealing with home-based IT capabilities that far outstripped those in the office, I know this feeling. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. | Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. Now What?

The Security Ledger

Chris Walcutt, the CSO at DirectDefense talks about the rapidly changing threat landscape that critical infrastructure owners and operators inhabit, and how savvy firms are managing OT cyber risks. The post Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Click the icon below to listen.

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Security leaders chart new post-CISO career paths

CSO Magazine

But Engle says he didn’t like other aspects of his position, particularly the governance and regulatory requirement tasks that intensified following the 2002 passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. I liked that thrill of putting solutions in place that stop something bad from happening,” he adds. To read this article in full, please click here

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How to Become a CISO in 5 Steps

CyberSecurity Insiders

If your ultimate goal is the CISO chair, there’s several steps you need to follow to get there, and it’s smart to keep your eyes open for those opportunities along the way. Remesh Ramachandran, a security researcher and consultant for the government, spells it out in a Medium post. CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT.

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Why the modern CISO should plan for greater Cybersecurity Regulations in the Biden Era

SC Magazine

We are unsure what the rest of 2021 has in store, but the most successful CISOs will be the ones ensuring security teams have access to the latest intel and tools to be prepared for emerging threats. James Carder, CSO, LogRhythm. In March 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9 Pivoting to a Global Focus for Optimal Success.

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