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Annual Reports: How They Warn of Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

On page 34 of the report, Accenture dives into the risk that cyber poses to the business. The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.".

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness.

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SEC to Put More Onus on Corporate Boards for Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Adding to the growing importance of the CISO role, required disclosures will also include how often and by which processes board members are informed of and discuss cyber risk. The new rules indeed show the increasing importance of the CISO's role, particularly as it pertains to communication with the board.

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New York Financial Services Firms to Face More Cybersecurity Oversight

SecureWorld News

Designate a qualified individual (CISO or equivalent) responsible or overseeing and implementing a cybersecurity program and enforcing its cybersecurity policy. Require the CISO to provide a written report at least annually to the board or equivalent governing body. It's a core responsibility of the board and management team.".

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Highlights and Insights from SecureWorld Boston 2023

SecureWorld News

Those who had the opportunity to attend this year's conference heard some amazing keynote sessions, starting with the opener on Day 1 of the event by Andrew Smeation, CISO for Afiniti. Our second keynote of Day 1 was given by the eccentric Chris Roberts, CISO of Boom Supersonic. technological competitiveness.

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Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

eSecurity Planet

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?

SC Magazine

In one notable example, insurers refused to pay Mondelez International’s claim after the NotPetya attack was labeled an act of the Russian government, claiming the attack fell under the policy’s “hostile or warlike action in time of peace or war” exemption. And in a few high-profile cases, insurance companies have bailed.

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