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Survey Sees Modern CISOs Becoming More Comfortable With Risk

Security Boulevard

A survey of 1,031 CISOs finds that cybersecurity leaders are paradoxically getting more comfortable with current levels of risks at a time when CEOs may be finally becoming more cautious. The post Survey Sees Modern CISOs Becoming More Comfortable With Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Proofpoint’s CISO 2024 Report: Top Challenges Include Human Error & Risk

Tech Republic Security

This new report also indicates an increasing attack surface as putting pressure on CISOs. One positive note is CISOs' improving relationships with board members.

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Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack

Tech Republic Security

A new report from Proofpoint provides global insight into CISOs' challenges, expectations and priorities for 2023. The post Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: Tightened budgets impose discipline on CISOs, resets security investments

The Last Watchdog

CISOs have been on something of a wild roller coaster ride the past few years. Related: Why breaches persist When Covid 19 hit in early 2020, the need to secure company networks in a new way led to panic spending on cybersecurity tools. WestCap’s cybersecurity partnerships includes HUMAN Security, Bishop Fox and Dragos.

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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 serves on the board of several technology companies and also happens to be steeped in cyber risk governance. LW: Why do so many CISOs still not get it that FUD and doom-and-gloom don’t work?

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CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security

Security Boulevard

Only half of cybersecurity leaders feel their C-suite understands cybersecurity risks, a Trend Micro survey found. Four in five have been told to downplay a potential risk’s severity. The post CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 4/19/24

Security Boulevard

If you’re not using basic measures like password managers, two-factor authentication (2FA) and cybersecurity training, you’re risking more than you might realize. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 4/19/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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