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Digital Transformation Driving Increased Cybersecurity Costs

Security Boulevard

Nearly half (49%) of cybersecurity professionals citied digital business transformation issues as the top factor driving an increase in cybersecurity costs, according to a survey conducted by Dimensional Research on behalf of Deepwatch, a provider of managed detection and response services.

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How the CISO has adapted to protect the hybrid workforce

IT Security Guru

As CISOs embark on their transformational journeys, identifying these areas of weakness should be the top priority. This has led to CISOs shifting how they approach protecting the corporate perimeter with additional controls and monitoring tools being used to scan any access to the network. Cloud dominance .

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Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Herjavec Group

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. Ransomware, the fastest-growing type of cybercrime, will claim a new victim?

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CISOs UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: NEW REPORT FINDS THAT THE EXPECTATIONS OF CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICERS HAVE NEVER BEEN GREATER

CyberSecurity Insiders

BT Security’s largest ever research project identifies the major trends that are changing the role of the CISO, and the worrying behaviors that show the need for a strategic response. With the research also identifying security as the top priority for businesses after coronavirus, CISOs have never been more integral to business operations.

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What Progressive CISOs Do to Enable Innovation?

SecureWorld News

Our opening keynote, Marching on in 2021: Cyber Resiliency in Security , was filled with five stellar CISOs from different organizations and industry verticals: Mark Eggleston, VP, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer at Health Partners Plans. Anahi Santiago, CISO at ChristianaCare Health System. How can CISOs innovate?

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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent

IT Security Guru

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry. We must reduce barriers to entry.

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CIO in the Age of AI: A Title Under Threat?

SecureWorld News

However, as technology has become more complex and pervasive, the CIO's role has expanded to encompass a broader range of responsibilities, including: Strategic IT leadership: CIOs are now expected to be strategic leaders, driving the organization's digital transformation agenda and aligning IT initiatives with business goals.

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