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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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2022

SaaS risk goes far beyond just the vendor’s risk, and it is now driven by enterprise specific factors that most companies still do not factor into their risk calculations because risk is still assessed as if vendor risk was the most important factor.

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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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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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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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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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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Discover what the increased regulatory risk due to recent US and UK sanctions imposed on TrickBot and Conti cybercriminals mean for CISOs and board members.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

This extensive list of virtual CISO (vCISO) providers, collated by Cynomi , means that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can easily tap the expertise of qualified cybersecurity professionals to protect their digital assets and ensure compliance. In this climate, strong cybersecurity measures are crucial.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Sam Masiello , CISO, The Anschutz Corporation: "I would expect that many CISOs today are feeling as if their job just got harder and now has a brighter spotlight shining specifically on them. Many CISOs are already burnt out, and there is shortage of qualified CISOs globally. CISOs are expected to be a unicorn already.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

This extensive list of virtual CISO (vCISO) providers, collated by Cynomi , means that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can easily tap the expertise of qualified cybersecurity professionals to protect their digital assets and ensure compliance. In this climate, strong cybersecurity measures are crucial.

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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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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

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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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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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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CSO Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

About 52% of chief information and security officers (CISOs) in the US and UK organizations are unable to fully secure their company secrets, according to a report by code security platform GitGuardian. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Nearly half of CISOs will change jobs by 2025 due to stress caused by the risk of being breached while trying to retain staff, according to the Gartner report, Predicts 2023: Cybersecurity Industry Focuses on the Human Deal. Although burnout is nothing new, it did become more visible and common during and after COVID-19.

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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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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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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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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

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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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks. Nor is the average pay hugely different among all these roles.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

In a sentencing memorandum filed with a San Francisco federal court on April 27, 2023, prosecutors argued that Joe Sullivan—the former CISO of Uber and a former federal computer crimes prosecutor himself (with the same office)—should serve 15 months in federal prison for his role in the ride-sharing company’s concealment of a data breach.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2023

On January 11, 2023, presiding United States District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco denied the motion of Joe Sullivan, the former CISO of Uber, for a judgment of acquittal. The post Former Uber CISO Conviction Affirmed by Trial Court 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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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the adoption of generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, continues to surge, so does the risk of data exposure. According to Gartner’s "Emerging Tech: Top 4 Security Risks of GenAI" report, privacy and data security is one of the four major emerging risks within generative AI.

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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We hear it all the time: there are not enough people to fill all the cybersecurity roles (including CISOs) that are currently available, not to mention the openings expected in the coming months and years. Being a CISO sometimes serves as the catalyst to finding a new career path.". People want: Work-life balance.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2023

Proofpoint today released its annual report titled, "2023 Voice of the CISO: Global insights into CISO challenges, expectations and priorities," in which it surveyed 1,600 CISOs sharing their experiences over the past year and their outlook for what is to come for the cybersecurity industry. That's changing.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

In a LinkedIn post today, June 26th, Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CISO at Equifax, had this to say about the news: "This is a really big deal. It's unprecedented: this is likely the first time a CISO has ever received one of these. So it seems odd for a CISO to get one of these," he wrote. federal securities laws."

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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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