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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. Nor is the average pay hugely different among all these roles.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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D&O insurance not yet a priority despite criminal trial of Uber’s former CISO

CSO Magazine

Sullivan is charged with trying to conceal from federal investigators the details of a 2016 hack at Uber that exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of 57 million drivers and passengers. The trial of former Uber CISO Joe Sullivan marks the first time a cybersecurity chief has faced potential criminal liability.

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BrandPost: Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs Recaps State of Ransomware Settlements

CSO Magazine

It’s no wonder more companies are turning to cyber insurance to help recoup their losses when they do have to pay a ransomware settlement. Cyber insurance can also be a double-edged sword. It has grown in popularity and usually compensates for losses brought on by hacking and data theft, extortion and destruction.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Glenn Kapetansky

SecureWorld News

Fun fact: my six years as CSO of Trexin is my first official full-time security role! Answer: The day at my dotcom when Korea hacked one of our three web servers. Cyberpunk never dreamed that the legal and insurance (business) dimensions would change the very definition of "protect" for us cyber leaders! Answer: Energized.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

Consequently, when different sophisticated hacking techniques, types of assaults, and malware are learned, your innocent employees become your cyber security partners. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings? You will create cyber awareness among your staff, as well as users, partners, customers.