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Cyber Risk Confidence Index Reveals Skepticism of Mitigation Strategies

SecureWorld News

Today, Critical Start unveiled its 2023 Cyber Risk Confidence Index , a report analyzing the confidence levels that IT security leaders have in their existing approach to reducing cyber risk, and how well their current strategies align to their organization's risk appetite. trillion by 2025.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse.

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In the News | Cyber Risks for Higher Ed and Strategies To Mitigate Them

Security Boulevard

Education is particularly susceptible to cyber security events when compared to other industries Professors are on the front lines of detecting cybersecurity risks. The post In the News | Cyber Risks for Higher Ed and Strategies To Mitigate Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Understanding Cyber Risk and the C-Suite

CyberSecurity Insiders

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

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CyberSecurity Is Not Enough: Businesses Must Insure Against Cyber Losses

Joseph Steinberg

And even relatively rich organizations may fail altogether if they suffer the reputational harm that follows multiple serious cyber-incidents.

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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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.