CSO Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

The question COOs should be asking their CISO’s is: “How can I make my product and processes the most secure and operate within acceptable risk parameters for the company and our customers?” [ Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2022

[Tel Aviv, Israel – March 16, 2022 ] – Researchers from Cider Security , the world’s first AppSec Operating System, today published a new research report, “Top 10 CI/CD Security Risks”, detailing the major security risks to the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) ecosystem. . “CI/CD Raanan Loew.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2020

The Inspector General's report summarizes the IRS and its IT environment like this: "The reliance on legacy systems, aged hardware and software, and use of outdated programming languages poses significant risks, including increased cybersecurity threats and maintenance costs. How massive is the IRS information technology infrastructure?

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NopSec

DECEMBER 9, 2015

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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Siloed cyber tools. Misaligned priorities.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 5, 2023

In this Spotlight episode of the Security Ledger podcast, I interview Richard Bird, the CSO of the firm Traceable AI about the challenge of securing application programming interfaces (APIs), which are increasingly being abused to steal sensitive data. Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

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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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 28, 2020

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by RSA, we take on the question of securing the 2020 Presidential election. Given the magnitude of the problem, could taking a more risk-based approach to security pay off? In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by RSA, we take on the question of securing the 2020 Presidential election.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2021

With data breach rates rising and criminal attack methods becoming more sophisticated each day, it is essential for every organization to take security seriously. That means cybersecurity training and education so that key stakeholders understand the risks that businesses are facing, and which strategies are most effective for protection.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Cedric Leighton is founder and president of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership management consultancy. Since founding Cedric Leighton Associates, he has become an internationally known strategic risk expert. Leighton is also a founding partner of CYFORIX, specializing in the field of cyber risk.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To make our vision of the future more accurate, we constantly monitor day to day trends , to gain a better understanding of the current status of information security. Predictions are often tricky, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Even through the Covid19 pandemic, trends in acquisition and consolidation of information security oriented companies remained quite strong. According to CSO, 2021 shaped up to be an active year for mergers and acquisitions in the cybersecurity industry. Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2021 | CSO Online.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

From the filing : " Subsequently, certain current and former executive officers and employees of the Company, including the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, received 'Wells Notices' from the SEC staff, each in connection with the Investigation. federal securities laws."

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Well, information security, cybersecurity happens to be a critical part of the business, being able to achieve strategic objectives. Buerger recently joined Kraft Heinz as its Business Information Security Officer after serving as CISO at a smaller company.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

My advice for anybody that asks me which certifications they should get is this: find a certification in a subject that you wish to learn about,” Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard said. “If AsTech’s Kent said of Security+, “This crosses several domains and is a basic introduction to security.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 11, 2021

economy, according to Dr. Alissa Abdullah, Deputy CSO at MasterCard. The post At Pride Summit: A Warning On Cyber Literacy appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Poor cyber literacy is at the root of many of the cybersecurity problems plaguing the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called buffer overflow vulnerabilities unforgivable defects that put national and economic security at risk.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But it is vital as they fight for cybersecurity budget, try to explain risk, and explain the importance of line items such as security awareness training, blue, red and purple team exercises, and more. This helps build awareness of security risks and get buy-in for security initiatives.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

He is a cybersecurity expert focused on applying risk management disciplines to converged security functions within global enterprises. Security has entered a third wave, driven by the skyrocketing success of more damaging and sophisticated attacks across cloud workloads and virtual server infrastructure.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Today, the Insider Risk Summit team announced the next wave of cybersecurity experts and industry advisors to the speaker lineup for the annual Insider Risk Summit 2021. The Insider Risk Summit is the industry’s leading conference on Insider Risk Management (IRM).

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

When it comes to measuring the performance of their information security programs, many CISOs stumble – not because of lack of effort, but because their aim is off the mark. CISOs need information that provides a clear picture of the threat landscape and potential operational and financial impacts.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education. Because employees are inundated with things to download and procedures to complete, a well-worded phishing attempt might slip through the cracks. The more you can train and teach your employees what to look out for, the better.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2022

Insider threat and risk management programs are the Achilles heel of every corporate and information security program, as many a CISO can attest to. The MITRE Inside-R Protect program is the organization’s latest initiative to assist both public and private sector efforts in addressing the insider threat.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

To stay steady, you have to maintain balance between too little intelligence and too much; you run the risk of toppling off that tightrope and injuring the business, metaphorically speaking. Either way, your balance will suffer, especially if your security team is erring on the “too much” data side.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Can you balance the needs of the business, versus the risks they face? These resources should provide insights into the organization's risk appetite, technological maturity, and strategic objectives. Can you be agile enough to respond to an incident (or many) while keeping an eye on your true north for the organization?

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SC Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) have the luxury of being an incredibly hot commodity, so they can pretty much pick and choose where they work, as they are almost guaranteed to have a job waiting for them somewhere. And this is increasing cyber risk. There’s no way around it.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Conducted in spring 2024, the study captures insights from Chief Information Security Officers of all 50 U.S. Key findings highlight that while traditional security issues remain, AI-driven attacks are now a significant concern. Consider including third-party risk assessment services in contracts.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are already required to guard sprawling corporate and customer data at all costs or risk hefty legal and compliance fines; however, they now face an even tougher challenge. To put that number into perspective, one exabyte is equivalent to one billion gigabytes.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 20, 2024

As defenders of digital assets, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity professionals face immense pressure, often leading to burnout. At the CISO level, politics and limited budget often prevent proper risk reduction, with the CISO standing alone to shoulder the blame for a breach.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

When David Sherry became Chief Information Security Officer at Princeton University, he says cybersecurity was done well. "I I don't want you to think security at Princeton was some sort of vast wasteland. A recent risk assessment began to expand, and we started a publicity blitz….

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 8, 2021

Our opening keynote, Marching on in 2021: Cyber Resiliency in Security , was filled with five stellar CISOs from different organizations and industry verticals: Mark Eggleston, VP, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer at Health Partners Plans. Joshua Cloud, Senior Director of Information Security at NFI.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

” “It would be possible, on detailed examination of video, to compromise elements of operational security,” agreed Mike Hamilton, co-founder and chief information security officer of CI Security and former Seattle CISO. This is a design failure,” agreed Kulkarni. “It Look at the Mac operating system.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Jeff Moss, ICANN CSO and founder of DEF CON/Black Hat, gave the keynote speech at SecTor 2021 in Toronto, Ontario. He said hackers and researchers really lead the way by discovering new classes of vulnerabilities, by exposing poor security practices, and spurring public debate about information security.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 12, 2019

In this week's episode (#137): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Chief Information Security Officer Elizabeth Joyce joins us to talk about HPE's collaboration with Girl Scouts of America to bolster teenagers cyber security chops and encourage more young women to explore cyber security as a profession.

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