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Author Q&A: Former privacy officer urges leaders to prioritize security as part of cloud migration

Security Boulevard

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004.

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Cybersecurity Culture: From Onboarding Training to Proactive Practice

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity today is about more than just having the right technical defenses. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Here's how organizations can create a cybersecurity culture from onboarding onward. Ensure security from the start.

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RSAC insights: ‘SaaS security posture management’ — SSPM — has emerged as a networking must-have

The Last Watchdog

Companies now reach for SaaS apps for clerical chores, conferencing, customer relationship management, human resources, salesforce automation, supply chain management, web content creation and much more, even security. Wave after wave of successful exploits took full advantage of the misconfigurations spinning out of cloud migration.

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SPOTLIGHT: Women in Cybersecurity

McAfee

There are new and expanding opportunities for women’s participation in cybersecurity globally as women are present in greater numbers in leadership. This is based on in-depth discussions with numerous industry experts in cybersecurity and analyzing and synthesizing third-party reports, surveys, and media sources.

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GUEST ESSAY: The key to a successful cloud migration – embrace a security-first strategy

The Last Watchdog

Gartner predicts that spending on public cloud alone is set to top $500 billion in 2022 – a 20% growth over last year. But often overlooked in the migration process is the significance of a company’s embedded security measures. A multi-layered defense is an essential component of any winning cloud cybersecurity posture.

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Cloud Migration Resistance & Skill Shortage Resistance to cloud migration is frequently motivated by concerns about unfamiliarity with new technology. Skills gap relates to a scarcity of competent individuals with knowledge in cloud migration. Align goals and lower the chance of fragmented approaches.

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