Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Professional risk factors into career decisions, and successful women need to encourage other women to accept the risks, says Accenture. The post Report finds women are declining CISO/CSO roles appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2022

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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are a range of distinct roles/missions that hold the CISO title. The post Different Types of CISOs, Diverse Missions appeared first on Security Boulevard. Their ultimate goals are similar, but how they are positioned to do that varies.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2024

The indictment of the SolarWinds CISO by the SEC served as a harsh wake-up call to the corporate world. The post What the Charges Against the SolarWinds CISO Mean for Security in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I’m not a CISO, I never have been and hope I never will be. It seems like a lot of hard work and stress, and if you’re the CISO at a company when you suffer a breach it’s difficult to blame the intern without a mob of security professionals criticising you. Risk Appetite. Make everything about risk appetite.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs must take proactive measures to safeguard their careers and mitigate risks associated with their roles.

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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. Related: Attack surface management takes center stage.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Research has found 91% of CEOs view IT security as a technical function that's the CIO or CISO's problem, meaning IT leaders have more work to do to engage senior executives and boards.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Seventy-three percent of US CISOs in a survey reported hitting that hopeless state, The Journal reports. The article cites these causes: The post Stress Relief for CISOs: Communicate Cyber Risk in Business Terms appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The post CISO Stories Podcast: Which Approach Wins – Compliance or Risk? Is it really security? LBMC’s Mark Burnette joins the podcast as the differences between compliance and true security are discussed - check it out. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

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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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2021

The post CISO Stories Podcast: No Insider Cybersecurity Risk? What happens when an employee decides to leave the organization and start their own business – but with your Intellectual property or customer lists? . Guess Again! appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Insight #1 Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) are nothing more than a data point for determining risk. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 9/15 appeared first on Security Boulevard. They shouldn’t be treated as gospel.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 25, 2021

The post 2021 Cybersecurity: Mitigating Mobile Security Risks for CISOs appeared first on The State of Security. The post 2021 Cybersecurity: Mitigating Mobile Security Risks for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

The threat of litigation is enough to keep any business leader up at night, and the increasing prevalence of data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity legislation and regulation is piling on the pressure for CISOs.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Asset disposal normally isn’t one of those burning topics that is top-of-mind for CISOs, yet every CISO must be able to address it when asked to describe their information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

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. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines and penalties.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. CISOs should begin to familiarize themselves with these and evaluate their potential suitability for adoption. Once that ecosystem is understood and its supporting cryptology has been identified, CISOs should develop a plan that considers quantum-resistant technology.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2021

Security's all-too-frequent appearance as a front-page headline making topic has put CISOs in the hot seat as CEOs and boards worry that it could be their names next in news stories trying to explain how a breach occurred. Yet the CISO message to the C-suite might not be all that reassuring.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 14, 2022

Saas adoption is outpacing our capacity to manage its mounting risks with adapted technologies, policies and processes. The post Modern SaaS Risks – CISOs share their SaaS security checklist appeared first on Security Boulevard. We’ve all got SaaS! But is it safe?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2024

Suddenly, panic mode kicks in, and you’re transported back to those school days, facing an exam that seemed more daunting than Mount Everest. […] The post Cyber Insurance Reduces Risk: Five Ways to Lower Your Rates appeared first on CISO Global.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2023

The influential Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight , recently released by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), sets its first principle as “Directors need to understand and approach cybersecurity as a strategic, enterprise risk, not just an IT risk.”

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2022

Recently, I was part of four conversations with security leaders across several industries – manufacturing, financial services, natural resources and healthcare – about some of the challenges they face with cyber risk management. The post 3 Reasons Why CISOs are Prioritizing Cyber Risk Quantification appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

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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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2023

Here's how CISOs can look at cybersecurity through a capital efficiency lens without unacceptably growing risk—to the organization and their own jobs. The post Four Steps to Cutting Cybersecurity Budgets Without Increasing Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The role of the CISO has evolved, and so have the responsibilities. Some believe a CISO must have technical knowledge and experience as a cybersecurity professional, others think leadership skills such as being able to communicate with boards are what matters most. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

cybersecurity policy needs to match societal values CISOs must preserve and protect their companies in a fast-changing business environment at a time when their organizations are under heavy bombardment. I had the chance to discuss this state of affairs with Vishal Salvi, CISO of Infosys. Salvi “The CISO role has fundamentally changed.

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Javvad Malik

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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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CSO Magazine

MARCH 16, 2023

AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities present a huge opportunity for digital transformation but open yet another threat surface that CISOs and risk professionals will have to keep tabs on. Fundamental to managing AI risks will be threat modeling and testing for weaknesses in AI deployments.

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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. Read the Full Article.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 6/9 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight #3 " MOVEIt file transfer suite is actively being exploited for SQL Injection (which can be elevated to remote code execution). Patch your MOVEIt now!"

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Ask A Ciso Series: Part 3 – How should CISOs prepare themselves for 2023 challenges? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Effective partnerships between CISOs and their cybersecurity vendors are integral to security success. Conversely, one that is problematic and incohesive can have the opposite effect, negatively impacting a company’s security practices and leaving them vulnerable to risks and wasted investment.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Hey CISO: You Need a Data-Driven Way to Navigate Budgeting Season appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The security metrics that many CISOs traditionally use typically lack business context and often fail to provide a comprehensive and actionable view of how the security program decreases risk and enables the business. This can leave security teams with a false sense of confidence and CISOs struggling to show ROI and build budget.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The past two years have provided CISOs a bit of a reprieve with respect to protecting company data while employees are in travel mode. For this reason, every CISO should ensure their entity is prepared for this influx, which arguably adds a layer of risk.

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