Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

1 - How to choose cyber secure OT products If your organization is shopping around for operational technology (OT) products, CISA published a guide in January 2025 aimed at helping OT operators choose OT products designed with strong cybersecurity features. published the guide Secure-by-Design: Choosing Secure and Verifiable Technologies.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus, a survey finds “shadow AI” weakening data governance. Specifically, it makes it harder to control data governance and compliance, according to almost 60% of organizations surveyed by market researcher Vanson Bourne. Meanwhile, the Five Eyes countries offer cyber advice to tech startups.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cybersecurity is on the brink of significant transformation as we approach 2025, grappling with escalating complexities driven by advancements in technology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid adoption of AI and IoT. Ethics The ethical challenges posed by advancing AI technologies will demand urgent attention in 2025.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 30, 2025

CSO Online marked the progress as 66 per cent done. SecurityWeeks report noted that the plans goal as the largest cybersecurity engineering project in history came after a scathing US government report 18 months ago, following a hack on the company.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

In December 2020, the US Government Accounting Office (GAO) made 145 recommendations to 23 federal agencies relating to supply chain risks. In May 2021, the GAO’s director of information technology and cybersecurity, Vijay A. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ].

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

Deploying the latest, greatest detection technology to deter stealthy network intruders will take companies only so far. And by doing this housekeeping – i.e. by improving their data governance practices — companies can reap higher efficiencies, while also tightening data security.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

As one who spent most of his adult life within government dealing with home-based IT capabilities that far outstripped those in the office, I know this feeling. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Operating within an enclaved system means direct user access to more advanced technologies from their workstations wasn’t happening.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

These incidents underscore the critical importance of effective governance in cybersecurity programs. RELATED: Uber CSO Found Guilty: The Sky Is Not Falling. In this expansive landscape, governance emerges as a vital tool for CISOs to safeguard their organizations and mitigate legal risks.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

The US General Accountability Office (GAO) issued the 19-page report , “Cybersecurity and Information Technology: Federal Agencies need to Strengthen Efforts to Address High-Risk Areas” on July 29. Both pointed out shortcomings in the cyber readiness of the United States government. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

federal government introduced a proposed five-step 5G Security Evaluation Process Investigation. “[It] It] was developed to address gaps in existing security assessment guidance and standards that arise from the new features and services in 5G technologies," Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for the U.S. Last week the U.S.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2022

Chris Wysopal, founder and chief technology officer of application security company Veracode, sat down with CSO Senior Writer Lucian Constantin at a recent Security Summit to discuss just that. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

Ever since generative AI exploded into public consciousness with the launch of ChatGPT at the end of last year, calls to regulate the technology to stop it from causing undue harm have risen to fever pitch around the world.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The US Government Accounting Office (GAO) continues to highlight shortcomings in the cybersecurity posture of government entities responsible for the protection of United States infrastructure when it comes to internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices and systems.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Technology giant IBM has debuted a new set of tools and capabilities designed as an end-to-end, quantum-safe solution to secure organizations and governmental agencies as they head toward the post-quantum computing era. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2024

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the finalization of three post-quantum cryptography standards, marking a significant milestone in the effort to secure digital communications against the looming threat of quantum computing. You may view the session on-demand here.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 20, 2022

It’s the way the technology needs to move, and that’s the way the country has to move.” [ Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. government, other nation states, and private entities.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Much has been bantered about how advances in quantum computing will adversely affect the ability of companies and governments to keep secret information, well, secret. Advances in quantum engineering and engineered biology will change entire industries. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Workforce challenges persist, with states finding it difficult to hire and retain professionals who understand AI technologies and their security implications. The good news is that state governments increasingly recognize the critical role that CISOs play, formalizing their authority. Promote the CISO's role in digital transformation.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 21, 2022

Much has been written about NSO Group’s collision with government reality when the Israeli firm found itself on the wrong side of a business decision to sell their technologies to entities that used it to target human rights activists, political leaders, journalists, and a bevy of U.S. The collision came in the form of the U.S.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

Business and government organizations are rapidly embracing an expanding variety of artificial intelligence (AI) applications: automating activities to function more efficiently, reshaping shopping recommendations, credit approval, image processing, predictive policing, and much more.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

With a career spanning two decades as a technology provider to businesses and government agencies, Levine brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to building secure software and cloud services without disrupting product velocity. In government, Brooks served under President George W.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

One of the greatest fears among government officials and security experts is a crippling cyberattack on industrial organizations that run essential services, including electricity, water, oil and gas production, and manufacturing systems.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The United States federal government, much like in industry, is moving toward cloud adoption, Devsecops and microservices-based architectures for cloud-native applications. The National Institute of Standards of Technology (NIST) is tasked with promoting innovation and providing standards and guidance to industry to facilitate best practices.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

This is an important time to talk about the need for not just a national focus, but a global cybersecurity “code of conduct” to establish governance and rules for engagement across nations and prevent the further weaponization of cyberattacks. James Carder, CSO, LogRhythm. In March 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Since applications, hardware, and technology systems typically ship with default settings, it’s important to review and implement recommended guidance. The CIS Benchmarks are secure configuration guidelines covering 100+ technologies for 25+ product vendor families. Configure Systems Securely with the CIS Benchmarks.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

The geopolitical landscape is changing by the hour, as more governments take action to restrict Russia’s ability to wage war. The actions of governments are creating a conundrum, for some, of business or conscience. Geopolitics and technology have always been linked so decisions must be based on corporate culture and values.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

Operational Technology (OT) remains a key, but vulnerable, technology for organizations with critical infrastructure. Why Securing our Critical Infrastructure Matters.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Since Russia launched a full-scale military invasion into Ukraine on February 23, a series of cyberattacks have been detected targeting Ukrainian businesses, websites and government agencies amid the ongoing conflict.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But what if elections could be swayed by other means – without even touching voting equipment, vote tabulation systems or government networks? SAP CSO Justin Somaini. Somaini has the distinction of being the first CSO at Yahoo and also at Symantec. October is Cybersecurity awareness month.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This is why we consider ransomware to be a significant threat to not only transit agencies but all enterprises and government agencies. While internal cybersecurity is critical for agencies to stay on top of, their technology providers are just as responsible for maintaining their own.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

The Chinese government is instituting a cybersecurity review of US-based memory chip maker Micron’s products being sold in the country, in the latest move in the ongoing semiconductor trade dispute that pits China against the US and its allies. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Public companies will also have to share details about their "cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance" on an annual basis. Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure: Companies must disclose their cybersecurity risk management policies, governance procedures, and incident response plans in their annual reports.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

By Microsoft Security Hybrid and multicloud adoption are par for the course for enterprise businesses, with 86% of organizations planning to increase their investment in the technology. This is why a strong governance and management strategy is needed to ensure seamless data and workload movement across all cloud environments.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Despite the billions of dollars poured annually into cybersecurity by investors, organizations, academia, and government, adequate and reliable cybersecurity remains an ever-elusive goal. Chief among the challenges for decision-makers and experts is simply identifying and comprehending society's cybersecurity risks.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

The committee discussed the topic with representatives from Google, Microsoft and the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. While work has begun in earnest within industry and government, it is clear that much still needs to be done. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has warned businesses against using Kaspersky virus protection products amid concerns of Russian technology being coerced by Russian government agents and forced to attack target systems against its will or spied on. The warning echoes earlier unconfirmed claims by U.S.

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