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CISO Vincent Hoang on Cybersecurity in Hawaiian Government

Lohrman on Security

Vincent Hoang became the CISO in Hawaii in 2016. In this interview, Vince shares his journey and cyber priorities in protecting the Aloha State, particularly among the challenges presented by COVID-19.

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Fake CISO Profiles on LinkedIn Target Fortune 500s

Krebs on Security

Someone has recently created a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. It’s not clear who’s behind this network of fake CISOs or what their intentions may be. Of course, Sites is not the real CISO of Chevron.

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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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Former Uber CISO Faces Prison Time For Mishandling Cyberattack: Justice, Scapegoating, or Both?

Joseph Steinberg

According to prosecutors, Sullivan broke multiple laws when he failed to disclose the subsequent breach to government regulators; a federal jury in San Francisco consisting of six women and six men yesterday convicted him of two crimes: obstructing the FTC’s investigation and acting to conceal a felony from authorities. Click To Tweet.

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Different Types of CISOs, Diverse Missions

Security Boulevard

There are a range of distinct roles/missions that hold the CISO title. The post Different Types of CISOs, Diverse Missions appeared first on Security Boulevard. Their ultimate goals are similar, but how they are positioned to do that varies.

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What the Charges Against the SolarWinds CISO Mean for Security in 2024

Security Boulevard

The indictment of the SolarWinds CISO by the SEC served as a harsh wake-up call to the corporate world. The post What the Charges Against the SolarWinds CISO Mean for Security in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Infrastructure Investment Crashes and Burns Without Governance

Security Boulevard

Just like pilot awareness is crucial during unexpected aviation events, cybersecurity's traditional focus on infrastructure needs to shift to more adept governance. The post Cybersecurity Infrastructure Investment Crashes and Burns Without Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard.