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Best Practices Q&A: Guidance about what directors need to hear from CISOs — from a board member

The Last Watchdog

CISOs can sometimes be their own worst enemy, especially when it comes to communicating with the board of directors. She noted that most board members are non-technical, especially when it comes to the intricate nuances of cybersecurity, and that their decision-making is primarily driven by concerns about revenue and costs.

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Black Hat insights: JupiterOne’s whodunnit puts CISOs on the trail of solving a devastating breach

The Last Watchdog

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. The Data Heist’s opening night, if you will, was in Boston a couple of weeks ago.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24

Security Boulevard

Insight #1 From toasters to toothbrushes , the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to wreak havoc on the internet. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. As consumers, it's important to balance necessity with risk, just like with everything else.

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Best Practices Q&A: The importance of articulating how cybersecurity can be a business enabler

The Last Watchdog

The technology and best practices for treating cybersecurity as a business enabler, instead of an onerous cost-center, have long been readily available. Now comes a Forrester Research report that vividly highlights why attaining and sustaining a robust cybersecurity posture translates into a competitive edge.

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10 Holiday Cybersecurity Tips for CISOs

Security Boulevard

Chief information security officers (CISOs) should proactively implement strategies and protect their infrastructures against hacking months and weeks leading up to this busy time of the year.  Top holiday cybersecurity tips for CISOs With so many things going on, where should you focus your resources?

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/14

Security Boulevard

The White House says “Energy Star” security labels for Internet of Things (IoT) devices are coming! The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/14 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #1. ". This is so exciting, but they need to be required and not opt-in. Insight #2. ". Insight #3. ".

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MY TAKE: COVID-19 cements the leadership role CISOs must take to secure company networks

The Last Watchdog

cybersecurity policy needs to match societal values CISOs must preserve and protect their companies in a fast-changing business environment at a time when their organizations are under heavy bombardment. I had the chance to discuss this state of affairs with Vishal Salvi, CISO of Infosys. Related: Why U.S. billion, with $7.8

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