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Few Fortune 100 Firms List Security Pros in Their Executive Ranks

Krebs on Security

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.

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From Compliance to Resilience: Cyber Governance as the Cornerstone of CISO Strategy

SecureWorld News

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is undeniably complex, yet incredibly rewarding. Recent regulatory developments, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new regulations in the United States, have further intensified the challenges for CISOs.

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A Chief Security Concern for Executive Teams

Krebs on Security

KrebsOnSecurity reviewed the Web sites for the global top 100 companies by market value, and found just five percent of top 100 firms listed a chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO). Since the two could not work together, the CSO was moved under legal. Not anymore.

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How to Speak Information Security to Executives: A CSO Perspective

NopSec

According to recent research over 60 percent of survey participants stated their executives are only “somewhat” or “not at all” informed about the information security risk and threats their organizations face. In a meeting with my previous CFO, I was discussing the risk posture of the organization.

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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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These Roles Require Cybersecurity Training

CyberSecurity Insiders

With data breach rates rising and criminal attack methods becoming more sophisticated each day, it is essential for every organization to take security seriously. Even if a company employs a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Chief Security Officer (CSO), the position may still report to the CIO.

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SolarWinds hires CISO from within, enabling a quicker security transformation

SC Magazine

SolarWinds this week announced that its vice president of security Tim Brown has taken on the additional title of chief information security officer, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to institute a secure-by-design posture following the devastating supply chain attack on its Orion IT administration software.

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