The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To mitigate risks, businesses will invest in modern, privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as trusted execution environments (TEEs) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Balonis Frank Balonis , CISO, Kiteworks By 2025, 75% of the global population will be protected under privacy laws, including U.S.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 10, 2022

Last week, I attended an excellent briefing given by Tom Gillis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of VMware’s Networking and Advanced Security Business Group, in which he discussed various important cybersecurity-related trends that he and his team have observed.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge. Sundaresan Bindu Sundaresan , Cybersecurity Director, LevelBlue In 2025, cybercriminals will exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, IoT botnets, and AI-driven phishing. Attackers arent hacking in theyre logging in. The hard part?

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

But if we switch our focus to the world of technology, we seei a starkly different picturea landscape increasingly shaped by control, compliance, and automation. The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in AI and automation, is transforming the way we interact with the digital world.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it has fined four companies $7 million for misleading statements about their cybersecurity incidents, particularly concerning the high-profile 2019 SolarWinds hack. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Unisys Corp.,

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2023

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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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. Cybersecurity Through Human Behaviour just confirmed what most of us in the field already know: Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problemit's a behavior problem. And humbly, we're getting it very wrong.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 23, 2021

Steinberg was selected for the forum based on his proven expertise in the fields of cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence. Steinberg brings important insights about cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence to this community.”. New York, NY – June 23, 2021. About Newsweek. www.newsweek.com.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 8, 2024

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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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. In this post, we look at the enforcement actions the SEC has taken and what public company CISOs should do to stay in compliance. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2023

So how will this affect chief information security officers (CISOs) and security programs? Given the perennial skills and staffing shortage in security, it’s unlikely that CISOs will be asked to make deep budget or staffing cuts, yet they may not come out of this period unscathed. Related: Attack surface management takes center stage.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2025

Cybersecurity threats against federal contractors are escalating, with adversaries continuously seeking vulnerabilities within governmental supply chains. This legislation, which has garnered strong bipartisan support, represents a crucial step in reinforcing the nation's cybersecurity posture. government. government.

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Cisco Security

JULY 1, 2021

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. federal government in particular, the CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In many organizations, and in the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cybersecurity governance has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. We have moved beyond traditional compliance-driven security models to risk-based approaches, integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. But the question remains: where are we headed?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2025

Related: RSAC 2025 top takeaways In between sessions at RSAC 2025 , I slipped over to the Marriott lobby and held quick, off-the-cuff interviews with a handful of cybersecurity vendors each doing something genuinely different, often radical, to help organizations shore up digital defenses. The pressure to use AI is relentless, Leichter said.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

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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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 28, 2022

Top cybersecurity influencer, Joseph Steinberg, was recently interviewed by Bob Geller, President of Fusion PR, as part of the latter’s series of monthly interviews of influential people in the world of public relations. To listen to the interview, please visit the following page: How To Stand Out In Cyber With Joseph Steinberg.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Google calls attention to our Cyber Public Health work Last week, Bill Reid and Taylor Lehmann, both in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud, wrote a blog post, Cyber Public Health: A new approach to cybersecurity. Im honored and grateful for their support, and appreciate being quoted.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

Today, however, after, having had literally hundreds of conversations with, and about, Israeli cybersecurity companies, I thought that I would mention to my readers a few of the firms that I find interesting. The firm has also expanded into cybersecurity systems for aircraft. Axis Security.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Working in cybersecurity is demanding. Analysts must investigate and remedy thousands of alerts every day while remaining adaptable to an ever-changing technological landscape. Cybersecurity is fast-paced and can be demanding. In the context of cybersecurity, burnout can manifest itself in several ways.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

The oath Marene Allison took years ago to defend and protect the United States is the same tenet that now guides her work maintaining cybersecurity at one of the largest pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the world.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Being a CISO is a hard job. You must constantly balance business, technology, and regulatory requirements against things like employee and adversary behavior. You can be a superstar, build a world-class cybersecurity program, and follow best practices, providing exceptional protection for the organization.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

Cary, NC, May 28, 2024, CyberNewsWire — If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. The human factor Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it’s about people.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2025

11, 2025, CyberNewswire — Defense contractors are facing increased pressure to meet the Department of Defense’s stringent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 For more information about how hands-on cybersecurity labs can accelerate your CMMC compliance journey, visit [link]. Cary, NC, Apr.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2024

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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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2025

In the cybersecurity industry and across the broader workforce, the question is no longer if AI will impact jobs, but which ones, how quickly, and what comes next. That doesn't mean the human cybersecurity workforce is obsolete. Bottom line: AI is changing the nature of cybersecurity work, but not eliminating it wholesale.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2022

Cybersecurity tools evolve towards leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) at ever deeper levels, and that’s of course a good thing. The larger question: Can cybersecurity be truly automated? Here are three things automated cybersecurity technology does exceptionally well: •Tackle mundane tasks.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Even among top tech firms, less than half list a chief technology officer (CTO). KrebsOnSecurity reviewed the Web sites for the global top 100 companies by market value, and found just five percent of top 100 firms listed a chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO).

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As cybersecurity matures, the concept of resilience has taken on new dimensions, at least according to Commvault’s CEO, Sanjay Mirchandani. As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. This is a common misconception that has caught many ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners out.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 10, 2023

In 2021, Newsweek invited Steinberg to join its community of pioneering thinkers and industry leaders, and to provide the news outlet with input related to his various areas of expertise, including cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence. About Newsweek. www.newsweek.com.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 4, 2022

In 2021, based on Steinberg’s proven expertise in the fields of cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence, the premier news outlet invited him to join its community of pioneering thinkers and industry leaders, and to provide input related to his areas of expertise. About Newsweek. www.newsweek.com.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of our growing CISO Advisor team, Pam Lindemeon. At Anthem Pam was considered a bold and strategic thinker who envisioned and delivered a world class Enterprise Information Security strategy, including leading the Steering Committee with cross functional business and technology membership.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks. Nor is the average pay hugely different among all these roles.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

I recommend keeping an eye out for your current policy and any changes that may be coming, like splitting out “Technology Errors and Omissions” into its own policy which would include security vulnerabilities leading to a breach." The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 3/3 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Yet when it comes to cybersecurity, SMBs face a uniquely daunting landscape: growing threat volumes, limited budgets, and a shortage of specialized expertise. Strategic Advisor & vCISO, Sentinel Technologies; and moderator Dave Malcom , President & CEO, Malcom Risk Advisors.

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