Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2025

A study byISC2reveals that 73% of chief information security officers (CISOs) in the U.S. The post How SASE Empowers CISOs to Combat Stress and Burnout appeared first on Security Boulevard. reported experiencing burnout over the past year.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. One new challenge CISOs’ suddenly face is how to lock down web conferencing tools, like Zoom, Skype and Webex, without gutting their usefulness. Related: Why U.S. billion, with $7.8

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 6, 2022

While there are State laws requiring the disclosure of various data breaches, there is no specific, clear, federal counterpart that details what, when, and how a CISO must handle such matters. Serving as a Chief Information Security Officer is a daunting task. Serving as a Chief Information Security Officer is a daunting task.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For chief information security officers (CISOs), understanding and mitigating the security risks associated with LLMs is paramount. The post CISOs Brace for LLM-Powered Attacks: Key Strategies to Stay Ahead appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Information privacy and information security are two different things. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Information privacy is the ability to control who (or what) can view or access information that is collected about you or your customers. still available for you to use.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

On April 10, Sisense Chief Information Security Officer Sangram Dash told customers the company had been made aware of reports that “certain Sisense company information may have been made available on what we have been advised is a restricted access server (not generally available on the internet.)”

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

A new Gartner report found only 12% of chief information security officers (CISOs) met the criteria for being considered highly effective.

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Lohrman on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Are CISOs set up for failure? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 24, 2022

Ben Smith, CTO at NetWitness, details who the Chief Information Security Officer should be reporting to as well as tips on how organizations can remain safe with rising ransomware numbers. The post What CISOs can do to be most effective in their roles appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 10, 2019

CISO Magazine , a publication dedicated to covering issues near and dear to corporate chief information security officers everywhere, has graciously awarded this author the designation of “ Cybersecurity Person of the Year ” in its December 2019 issue. KrebsOnSecurity is grateful for the unexpected honor.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

As cyber threats increase in frequency and complexity, organizations recognize the importance of having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to protect their sensitive data and infrastructure. Having a clear idea of your challenges and working with a coach can help your CISO first 90 days and adjust more smoothly.

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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.

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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 25, 2023

Michael Geraghty, the director of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for the state of New Jersey, shares information on cyber operations, partnerships and more.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

We spend a great deal of time working to understand the evolving nature of current and future security threats, while fostering mutually beneficial relationships with the people and organizations that seek to counter those threats. We conducted a survey of over 100 security professionals for their opinions on a wide range of topics.

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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).

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Despite slower hiring trends and tighter budgets, chief information security officer (CISO) compensation continues to rise, with the average U.S.-based based CISO earning $565K, and top earners exceeding $1 million. The post Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2024

Chief information security officers (CISOs) are struggling to manage cybersecurity effectively due to a lack of strategic support from other C-suite executives, according to a LevelBlue survey of 1,050 C-suite and senior executives.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2021

In the last decade the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has evolved considerably. Not long ago, the CISO was considered a part of the IT team and their main focus was on building firewalls, implementing antivirus and keeping spam emails at bay. Today, however, things are very different.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 11, 2021

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Luis Gonsalves, Head of Security for Portugal’s central bank, and founder of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Portugal Chapter, says Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) stands out from other technical certifications. That’s the real differentiator ,” he says.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2025

Whats on the minds of top local government chief information security officers? In this interview, Michael Dent shares current security and technology priorities, career tips and more. CISO Michael Dent on Leadership appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Fairfax County, Va.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, organizations must prioritize information security. One crucial step towards achieving robust cybersecurity is hiring a competent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Security is changing rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't helped. A Cisco roundtable of chief information security officer advisers plotted the course for a secure future.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2024

The shift to the cloud and the accelerated adoption of critical software as a service (SaaS) data applications has proven to be a security challenge for many chief information officers (CIOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs).

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 11, 2020

A new report finds cyber resilience, security culture, and cloud security are hot topics for chief information security officers.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 23, 2021

He has been calculated to be one of the top 3 cybersecurity influencers worldwide, and has written books ranging from Cybersecurity for Dummies to the official study guide from which many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) study for their certification exams.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The job of a chief information security officer (CISO) isn’t what it used to be — in fact, 86% of CISOs say their role has changed so much since they started, it’s almost a different job.

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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. Pam joins us with 25 years experience in the IT industry, with her most recent role being Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Anthem, Inc. I grew from there, and ended up becoming the Deputy CISO for the global organization.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 6, 2023

Security incidents can cost a chief information security officer (CISO) their job. For example, cybersecurity breaches at Capital One, Uber, Equifax and plenty of others have led to the firing or forced resignation of the companies’ respective CISOs.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

The question COOs should be asking their CISO’s is: “How can I make my product and processes the most secure and operate within acceptable risk parameters for the company and our customers?” [ Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The numbers never made sense to me, and Ben Rothke has dug in and explained the reality : …there is not a shortage of security generalists, middle managers, and people who claim to be competent CISOs. Nor is there a shortage of thought leaders, advisors, or self-proclaimed cyber subject matter experts.

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Lohrman on Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In this interview, Kansas Chief Information Security Officer Jeff Maxon covers wide-ranging topics from his cyber career to Kansas' priorities like whole-of-state cybersecurity.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Insights from our new Advisory CISO, Helen Patton. If there’s anyone who’s been put through their paces in the security industry, it’s Helen Patton , our new Advisory Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). And before that she spent about 10 years as a security leader at JPMorgan Chase. Q: Welcome, Helen!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Craig Debban , Chief Information Security Officer, QuSecure, Inc. This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. CISOs should begin to familiarize themselves with these and evaluate their potential suitability for adoption. Qualifying that effort is another added value CISOs bring through this exercise.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

One of the best and most important measures you can take to protect your data (and that of your customers) is simply to have a robust information security policy. The post Build Strong Information Security Policy: Template & Examples appeared first on Hyperproof. Of course, that idea sounds simple enough.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

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). Nobody’s saying these companies don’t have CISOs and/or CSOs and CTOs in their employ.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 3, 2025

And now, you finally got that call, to be a CISO at an organization. Before diving into security strategies, CISOs need to invest time in understanding the organization's culture, strategic roadmaps, operational dynamics, industry, and so forth. Was there a previous CISO? You ' ve worked in the trenches.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of Gillis’s comments echoed those that I have heard in recent months from CISOs and others within the cybersecurity industry who witness developments from various vantage points quite different from those of a vendor of cybersecurity technologies.

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