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Should the CISO Report to the CIO?

Cisco Security

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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MOVEit Attack Strikes US and State Governments

Security Boulevard

agencies and a spate of state government organizations and educational institutions. The post MOVEit Attack Strikes US and State Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard. A global attack campaign fueled by a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, a popular file transfer application, has now struck the U.S.

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There is no substitute for a CISO…or is there?

Cisco Security

These are all very real situations for today’s CISO. With the shortage of resources, it has never been harder to resource all the functions of an effective security team. One CISO cannot be everywhere all the time and engage meaningfully with all these groups. A Deputy can be invaluable for addressing your own weaknesses.

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CISO Stories Podcast: Which Approach Wins – Compliance or Risk?

Security Boulevard

Regulations are important and provide the necessary motivation for many organizations to implement security controls that may not otherwise be present, but is this enough? Is it really security? LBMC’s Mark Burnette joins the podcast as the differences between compliance and true security are discussed - check it out.

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Local government cybersecurity: 5 best practices

Malwarebytes

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? said daily. said daily. Table of Contents.

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BSides Leeds 2023 – Kim Hendry – The NSM Ouroboros: Embracing The Endless Cycle Of Network Security Monitoring

Security Boulevard

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Kim Hendry – The NSM Ouroboros: Embracing The Endless Cycle Of Network Security Monitoring appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CISO Stories Podcast: Communications Before, During and After a Breach

Security Boulevard

The post CISO Stories Podcast: Communications Before, During and After a Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Figuring out what to do after a breach is the wrong time to start the planning process.

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