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From Compliance to Resilience: Cyber Governance as the Cornerstone of CISO Strategy

SecureWorld News

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is undeniably complex, yet incredibly rewarding. However, the challenges faced by CISOs are mounting, exacerbated by the evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment. The recent release of NIST's Cybersecurity Framework version 2.0

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Key Considerations When Hiring a Chief Information Security Officer

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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GUEST ESSAY: Could CISOs be on the verge of disproving the ‘security-as-a-cost-center’ fallacy?

The Last Watchdog

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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The Top Challenges Faced by CISOs in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

As the world continues to face unprecedented cyber threats, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing a growing number of challenges in their roles. In 2023, these challenges are likely to increase, and CISOs will have to be well-equipped to overcome them.

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MY TAKE: COVID-19 cements the leadership role CISOs must take to secure company networks

The Last Watchdog

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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CISO Liability Risk and Jail Time, (ISC)2 Bylaw Vote and the Value of Cybersecurity Certifications

Security Boulevard

Rafal Los, host of the popular Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast, joins us to discuss CISO liability risk and the ongoing discussion in the cybersecurity community about CISOs going to jail.

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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).

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