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Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack

Tech Republic Security

A new report from Proofpoint provides global insight into CISOs' challenges, expectations and priorities for 2023. The post Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Nine Top of Mind Issues for CISOs Going Into 2023

Cisco Security

As the majority of the global Covid fog finally started lifting in 2022, other events – and their associated risks – started to fill the headspace of C-level execs the world over. In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses.

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What CISOs Can Do to Win the Ransomware Game

The Security Ledger

In this Expert Insight, Jeffrey Wheatman, the Cyber Risk Evangelist at Black Kite, says that CISOs need to shift their approach: becoming more proactive in working to preventing ransomware attacks. And he provides some steps CISOs can take to ensure their companies stay safe. Read the whole entry. »

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CISOs, boards not always on the same page

Tech Republic Security

Most boards of directors understand the risk, but many will not invest more in cybersecurity and have different concerns about the impact of a breach. The post CISOs, boards not always on the same page appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Predator is the ultimate CISO movie

Javvad Malik

The movie starts on the outskirts of a jungle and the CISO (Arnie) with his team land in their helicopters. This is a perfect metaphor for how a CISO operates in day to day situations. This is a reminder to all security pros that they need to continually keep their skills up to date or risk becoming a dinosaur. Well read on.

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5 top qualities you need to become a next-gen CISO

CSO Magazine

Ransomware and data breaches pose a massive risk to organizations, resulting in loss of customer trust and shareholder value, reputation damage, hefty fines, and penalties. Cyber risk is a top concern in US corporate boardrooms, elevating the role of the chief information security officer to rapid prominence.

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SolarWinds and its CISO accused of misleading investors before major cyberattack

Malwarebytes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against software company SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer (CISO), Timothy G. Brown, for “fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.” Get a free trial below.

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