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Peer Report Explores Concerns, Challenges Facing Cybersecurity Leaders

SecureWorld News

This morning, Critical Start released its first ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , which explores some of the major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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Cyber CEO: How to Get Executive and Board Level Buy-In for Cybersecurity

Herjavec Group

InfoSec professionals tend to describe the benefits of a strong cybersecurity program with technical jargon and acronyms. Having been on both sides of the equation as the infosec executive and the enterprise leader, I can confidently say the key is to speak the language of the executive team and board. Believe me – I’ve been there !

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Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Still Widening Despite Growing Workforce

SecureWorld News

Without enough competent professionals to secure systems, assess risks, and respond to threats, organizations in every industry are dangerously exposed. The costs of cybercrime continue to rise, with estimates of more than $6 trillion in damages globally per year by 2025. This skills gap represents a critical vulnerability.

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Herjavec Group is Recognized by Cyber Defence Black Unicorn Awards

Herjavec Group

Herjavec Group’s award-winning Managed Security Services Practice defends global, enterprise-level organizations from increasingly sophisticated, targeted cybercrime threats. Along with these contributions, Robert is active in a number of impactful infosec initiatives. Winner: 2021 Top 10 MSSPs – Herjavec Group.

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Cyber CEO: The Cybersecurity Skills Gap – How to Address it Now and in the Future

Herjavec Group

When it comes to the cybersecurity skills shortage, there are short term and long term solutions we can take that will: Comprehensively secure your enterprise against the growing attack surface and increasingly frequent and sophisticated cybercrime. Address the Current Climate and Make Systemic Changes.

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Cyber CEO: A Look Back at Cybersecurity in 2021

Herjavec Group

When it comes to cyber risks, the most up-to-date cybersecurity technology or regimented program doesn’t make an organization immune to an attack. Operating with a team of individuals who are cybersecurity savvy is one of the best tools for cyber risk management.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

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. She has over two decades of experience as a cybersecurity professional and over 10 years of experience as a professional educator.