SC Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2021

Exposed enterprise IoT devices can be an indicator of security issues to come, with firms sporting exposed devices having a 62% higher density of other security problems, new research shows. Is it surprising that there’s a correlation between something like IoT exposure and other security issues? Well, a lot of things went wrong.

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Threatpost

JULY 16, 2021

Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis, discusses the top qualities that all CISOs need to possess to excel.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 9, 2020

Their capacity to ingest threat feeds is becoming more relevant with the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) systems and the vulnerabilities of old and new OT (operational technology). With CIOs and CISOs now facing increased responsibilities, SIEMs have huge untapped potential for supporting new use cases.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This affected all levels of the cybersecurity landscape, and it has had a particularly broad impact for those in the C-Suite, specifically, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). So, what is an already over-stressed CISO to do? For example, the Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to include the entire agricultural industry.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

CISOs need to be more vigilant about building cybersecurity into projects from the beginning, one CISO says.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 18, 2021

The disclosure highlights a lurking issue illustrating the much larger challenge we face when it comes to securing internet-of-things (IoT) and embedded systems like QNX. The post BlackBerry QNX Vulnerability Highlights Lurking Issues with IOT Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

Kristin Sanders, CISO for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, revealed how New Mexico’s largest water and wastewater utility has been addressing the security challenge. The post Water utility CISO offers tips to stay secure as IT and OT converge appeared first on SC Media. Asaavedra32, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Threatpost

MAY 17, 2021

Pandemic and evolving IT demands are having a major, negative impact on CISOs' mental health, a survey found.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sectrio’s The IoT and OT CISO Peer Survey 2022 highlights that close to 90% CISOs reported one major cyber incident in the last 12 months. OT Security – Though the term sounds familiar, global SRM leaders are yet to develop robust OT security solutions for protecting OT networks.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sectrio’s The IoT and OT CISO Peer Survey 2022 highlights that close to 90% CISOs reported one major cyber incident in the last 12 months. OT Security – Though the term sounds familiar, global SRM leaders are yet to develop robust OT security solutions for protecting OT networks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. The recent Verkada incident serves as a stark reminder, emphasizing the pressing need for CISOs to prioritize integrated IoT security and privacy in their strategic considerations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

The exponential growth of IoT devices in the energy and utilities industry has greatly increased focus on cybersecurity. Along with the recognition that businesses really need to lead with a security-first mindset to be resilient, the CISO was elevated to a seat at the proverbial table as a true C-suite leader and trusted board advisor.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Related Stories The Future of IoT Security Standards What CISOs Can Do to Win the Ransomware Game Episode 241: If Its Smart, Its Vulnerable a Conversation with Mikko Hyppönen. Digital certificates are critical to that, writes Alexa Tahan of Nokia.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

IoT attacks, budget shortfalls, and the skills gap are among the problems keeping security pros up at night.

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Dark Reading

MARCH 11, 2020

Prepare for the future by adopting a risk-based approach. Following these five steps can help.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How CISOs Should Respond. The threat of DDoS attacks continues to evolve as a threat that can have grave impacts to business operations as companies migrate more resources to the cloud, migrate workforces to remote and/or hybrid environments, and lean on IoT connectivity to conduct operations,” Bayers said.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 4, 2021

The exponential growth of IoT devices in the energy and utilities industry has greatly increased focus on cybersecurity. Along with the recognition that businesses really need to lead with a security-first mindset to be resilient, the CISO was elevated to a seat at the proverbial table as a true C-suite leader and trusted board advisor.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. But what are your options for proactive protection when the notion of a walled-in network has been shattered by the proliferation of new IoT devices, growth of cloud services, and new hybrid work from home models?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at which age range is most likely to be targeted by online predators , talked to Malwarebytes CISO John Donovan on our Lock and Code podcast , and explored the latest deepfake happenings. There were also fines for cities , and a 101 guide to Smishing. Other cybersecurity news.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Related: Why IoT standards matter Digital Trust refers to the level of confidence both businesses and consumers hold in digital products and services – not just that they are suitably reliable, but also that they are as private and secure as they need to be. Notable progress was made in 2023 in the quest to elevate Digital Trust.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

First, pen tests have materially changed in the last couple of years, and many CIOs and CISOs still think of pen tests the way they used to be. That means IoT/IIoT, cloud environments, hosted apps, partner environments (contracts permitting), and even modern fleet vehicles, which are quietly retaining a tremendous amount of data.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 20, 2021

It all feels a bit "business as usual" this week; data breaches, IoT and 3D printing. But what I'm most excited about is what I probably spent the least amount of time talking about, that being the work 1Password and I have been doing on our "Hello CISO" series.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Strategic perspectives provide a glimpse of what cyber-trends will be pervasive, and tactical is focuses on what technical and policy remedies will need to be prioritized by CISOs, CIOs, and their IT shops. OT/IT and IoT convergence. State of the IoT 2020: 12 billion IoT connections (iot-analytics.com). Ransomware.

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Dark Reading

MARCH 28, 2018

In anticipation of an IoT-centric future, CISOs must be rigorous in shoring up defenses that provide real-time insights across all network access points.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

The best way is to understand the overall attack surface within an organization (datacenter, cloud, use of IoT/OT devices, physical locations, etc.) What else should CISOs and their organizations know about cyber insurance that they may not be thinking about?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Many security professionals have emphasized the importance of asset management for IoT and other internet-connected devices. It is critical for CISOs and security teams to track and maintain an up-to-date inventory of all internet-facing assets and take steps to minimize and manage their organization’s attack surface.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Top 10 Challenges Facing CISOs in 2023 – "While 2022 was certainly no walk in the park, strong cybersecurity investments and institutional support suggest a light at the end of the tunnel. As we turn toward 2023, these will be the top ten challenges facing CISOs in the new year.".

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Lisa talks with Tim Brown, the CISO at SolarWinds. Over the past two decades, Lisa has advised Fortune 500 enterprises on data security, privacy and technology risk management, and led many diverse teams at Ally Financial (GMAC), KPMG, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

With its tailored controls, micro-perimeters and trust-nothing approach to access, Zero Trust gives CISOs confidence that their security program can secure their remote workforce and meet regulatory compliance requirements. Thanks to a rapid shift to remote work, Zero Trust is finally garnering the attention it deserves.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

We find many CISOs spend their time explaining what threats matter and why, as opposed to why cybersecurity matters in the first place,” he says. Japan and California have commenced imposing security benchmarks for Internet of Things devices and systems, a sure sign of more IoT safety standards to come. I’ll keep watch.

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2021

I found that I had a passion for information security and have been the CISO at two different Fortune 500 companies. I also believe blockchain will likely be a good solution for IoT identity and machine learning will take over for the SEIM. After being in the CISO role for over 12 years, I understand how difficult the role can be.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

” SecurityScorecard CISO Mike Wilkes also noted the potential for malware and ransomware attacks to become much worse. There are various aspects and implications that CISOs and their teams will need to understand in order to keep money secure. Cryptocurrency is the Wild West of the digital world today.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The report shared survey findings and expert advice from conversations with your CISO peers and security practitioners to explore trends alongside tactical suggestions for how you can improve security hygiene and posture management to reduce complexity. You’re empowered to stop threats before problems occur!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are risks associated with a remote workforce and the at-home use of business devices and IoT devices, but the right tools are available now to continuously manage these risks. It can very technical, but organizations need to address this issue because a lot of IOT devices are very, very insecure by default. Key takeaways.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 21, 2020

federal government aggressively implements cloud, mobile, and the Internet of Things (IoT), a leader relative to the rest of the world – even when compared to the business sector. This year’s 2020 Thales Data Threat Report – Federal Government Edition reveals that as the U.S. Business continuity depends on it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

By: Matt Lindley, COO and CISO of NINJIO. As the number of IoT devices surges and employees continue working outside the office, cybercriminals will have a huge number of new entry points. The average American household has 22 connected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ponemon chairman and founder Larry Ponemon said in a statement that “Most of the IT and security professionals regard their organizations as vulnerable to these attacks,” and that growing adoption of technologies such as cloud, mobile , big data , and the Internet of Things (IoT) are adding to that risk.

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