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Why Predator is the ultimate CISO movie

Javvad Malik

I was reminded of this by Phil Cracknell who posted on linkedin that in his opinion the Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston classic, Bodyguard was the best infosec movie. The movie starts on the outskirts of a jungle and the CISO (Arnie) with his team land in their helicopters. This shows how quickly a CISO can get burnt out on the job.

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Top 9 Trends In Cybersecurity Careers for 2025

eSecurity Planet

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. million workers.

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InfoSec Leaders Weigh in on New SEC Rules Making CISO Hotseat Hotter

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity professionals have various views on last week's news from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it surprised the InfoSec community and the C-suites of corporate America. Many CISOs are already burnt out, and there is shortage of qualified CISOs globally.

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, Cyber Resilience Starts Within

SecureWorld News

CISOs and their teams operate in a high-stakes environment where every misstep can result in breach headlines, financial loss, or reputational damage. Add in long hours, under-resourced teams, and the "always-on" pressure of digital defense, and it's no wonder burnout is a looming threat within the InfoSec community.

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How to Become a CISO in 5 Steps

CyberSecurity Insiders

If your ultimate goal is the CISO chair, there’s several steps you need to follow to get there, and it’s smart to keep your eyes open for those opportunities along the way. Becoming a CISO is not something you’re going to be able to do right away. It is not possible to get a CISO status unless you have extensive field experience.

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Battling Burnout: A Growing Concern for CISOs and Security Professionals

SecureWorld News

As defenders of digital assets, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity professionals face immense pressure, often leading to burnout. It also cites the emergence of recent technologies, and the proliferation of criminal groups, as issues increasing pressure on staff.

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Spotlight: Operationalizing MDR with Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison

The Security Ledger

Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison joins me to talk about how companies can operationalize MDR within their environment. The post Spotlight: Operationalizing MDR with Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Dustin Hutchison is CISO at Pondurance. Click the icon below to listen.

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