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IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

There is a significant lack of confidence among IT leaders regarding their internet-of-things (IoT) security plans. The post IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2024

As the SEC gets tough on businesses' cybersecurity posture, IT security leaders will need to beef up incident response plans. The post SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Australian Data Breach Costs are Rising — What Can IT Leaders Do?

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Prioritizing DevSecOps and incident response planning can help IT leaders minimize the financial risk. Australian data breach costs have jumped over the last five years to $2.57 million USD, according to IBM.

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70% of US IT Leaders Told Not to Disclose Data Breaches

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2023

A new report from Bitdefender found that although IT leaders have an obligation to report attacks, over 42% of them have been told to keep quiet when a breach should have been reported. IT leaders may have reasons to keep. The post 70% of US IT Leaders Told Not to Disclose Data Breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset.

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Half of IT leaders say passwords too weak for security purposes

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 14, 2022

Most IT leaders are worried about passwords being stolen at their organization, according to a survey from Ping Identity. The post Half of IT leaders say passwords too weak for security purposes appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A recent study by Rubrik, a US-based data security firm, has bare concerning reality within the Indian IT sector: an alarming 49% of IT leaders feel that security remains a glaring omission within their organization’s data policies. The post Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies appeared first on Security Boulevard.

IT Leaders Adopting Threat Intelligence, But Challenges Persist

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The post IT Leaders Adopting Threat Intelligence, But Challenges Persist appeared first on Security Boulevard. The survey of 100 information security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence executives. The survey of 100 information security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence executives.

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IT and Security leaders are sharing passwords in shared documents folders

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2022

A recent survey conducted on IT leaders by Hitachi ID discovered that half of them are found storing passwords on shared document files, triggering security and privacy concerns. The post IT and Security leaders are sharing passwords in shared documents folders appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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New Survey: IT and Security leaders want more IT Freedom for employees, but also stricter IT Security

Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2021

In one of the first major surveys of IT and Security professionals since the Covid19 pandemic, Hysolate together with independent global survey organisation Global Surveyz interviewed 200 IT and Security leaders at top US and UK companies with 500-10,000 employees to learn more about the challenges they are facing. Employees want … Continued.

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Foreign states already using ChatGPT maliciously, UK IT leaders believe

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Most UK IT leaders believe that foreign states are already using the ChatGPT chatbot for malicious purposes against other nations. In fact, almost half (48%) predicted that a successful cyberattack will be credited to the technology within the next 12 months.

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Top 5 Open Source Security Risks IT Leaders Must Know

Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Lurking in the open source software (OSS) that pervades applications around the world are open source security risks technology leaders must be aware of. Here are the open source security risks IT leaders must be aware of to protect technology and help it scale safely. Strategic technology choices can make a big impact on how much…

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COVID-19 budgets, data security, and automation are concerns of IT leaders and staff

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Dueling surveys from Kaseya showed that IT department leaders share their underlings' worries about security and productivity.

Are IT Leaders Suffering from a False Sense of Security?

Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

IT and security leaders face challenges on multiple fronts today. The post Are IT Leaders Suffering from a False Sense of Security? On the one hand, there are insatiable business demands for more digital transformation to support. These gathered pace during the pandemic. As always, the threat of data leakage and theft remains acute.

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Russia and China intend to become world leaders in IT, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

The latest meeting that took place between two powerful leaders of the world has given the world the hint that both these leaders intend to rule the fields related to Information Technology, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence in the near future. Moreover, both these leaders tend to govern their populace with a good intention.

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What Australian IT Leaders Need to Focus on Ahead of Privacy Act Reforms

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Australian federal government aims to deliver changes to privacy laws in 2024. Organisations are being warned to prepare ahead of time by creating a comprehensive map of organisational data.

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More Australian IT Leaders Could Be Looking to Replace Passwords With Passkeys in 2024

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Australian government’s rollout of passkeys for its digital service portal myGov will build momentum for wider adoption; though, challenges like user education and tech fragmentation remain.

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7 Budgeting Tips for Government IT Security Leaders

Lohrman on Security

APRIL 10, 2022

How can public-sector CISOs navigate the complicated issues surrounding budgets? Through good times and bad, these ideas can help.

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G7 leaders ask Russia to hunt down ransomware gangs within its borders

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 14, 2021

G7 (Group of 7) leaders have asked Russia to urgently disrupt ransomware gangs believed to be operating within its borders, following a stream of attacks targeting organizations from critical sectors worldwide. [.].

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IT leaders say productivity went up during lockdown despite delaying projects and security work

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 18, 2020

Survey finds that IT leaders plan to increase security measures when offices reopen.

Cybersecurity: 4 key areas that IT leaders need to address

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Collaboration between organizations and even countries might be the only way to have a positive impact on cybercrime, according to one expert.

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80% of senior IT leaders see cybersecurity protection deficits

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 5, 2021

A lack of confidence in companies' defenses is prompting 91% of organizations to boost 2021 budgets, according to a new IDG/Insight Enterprises study.

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Does your IAM vendor have what it takes to be a leader?

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The post Does your IAM vendor have what it takes to be a leader? The post Does your IAM vendor have what it takes to be a leader? The growing digitization and rapid adoption of advanced technologies in the wake of COVID-19 has pushed organizations to quickly modernize. appeared first on Entrust Blog.

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Brute Force and Dictionary Attacks: A Guide for IT Leaders

Tech Republic Security

JULY 11, 2023

It’s essential that cybersecurity professionals understand the risks associated with brute force attacks. Read this guide from TechRepublic Premium to find out what you need to know about this classic form of cybersecurity attack, how safe you may (or may not) be and how to defend your systems against brute force attacks. From the guide:

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Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship

CSO Magazine

MARCH 26, 2021

AvidXchange CIO Angelic Gibson and CISO Christina Quaine are bridging the gap between IT and security by drawing on their experiences as women rising the ranks in IT.

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BrandPost: Trust Transformation – Creating a Robust Security Culture Built for Tomorrow’s IT Leaders

CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

IT leaders know every person has the right to safely manage and navigate technology. Trust is empowerment and making the modern day ‘identity for the internet’ journey as secure as possible is paramount to enterprise success.

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IT leaders see outsourcing cybersecurity as one solution to increased attacks

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

A new survey from Syntax found that many decision-makers are not happy with their existing security tools.

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Worried about ransomware? Here are 3 things IT leaders need to know before the next big outbreak

Tech Republic Security

JULY 21, 2017

Here's what IT leaders need to know in order to safeguard themselves and their users. It's only a matter of time before another WannaCry-style ransomware outbreak, but you don't have to be a victim.

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Other Attempts to Take Over Open Source Projects

Schneier on Security

APRIL 18, 2024

Surprising no one, the incident is not unique: The OpenJS Foundation Cross Project Council received a suspicious series of emails with similar messages, bearing different names and overlapping GitHub-associated emails.

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Why “Ease of Use” Is the #1 Factor When IT Leaders Purchase New Tools

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The post Why “Ease of Use” Is the #1 Factor When IT Leaders Purchase New Tools appeared first on JumpCloud. The post Why “Ease of Use” Is the #1 Factor When IT Leaders Purchase New Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard. Learn why ease of use is a top factor for decision makers and how to balance them with other priority factors.

The Rise of Ransomware in Healthcare: What IT Leaders Need to Know

Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ransomware attacks are rapidly becoming the weapon of choice, making up over half of all attacks in the healthcare industry. Learn more from Specops Software on securing your organization from these attacks. [.]

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Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Research has found 91% of CEOs view IT security as a technical function that's the CIO or CISO's problem, meaning IT leaders have more work to do to engage senior executives and boards.

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Why Security Leaders are Concerned About the SaaS Sprawl and How to Get a Grip on It

Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2022

The post Why Security Leaders are Concerned About the SaaS Sprawl and How to Get a Grip on It appeared first on Security Boulevard. SaaS sprawl is inevitable as business-led IT continues to gain momentum.

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DevOps Leader JFrog Appoints Citrix CIO Meerah Rajavel to its Board of Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A business-centric technology leader and award-winning CIO, Ms. A change agent and innovative leader with a reputation for supporting women in technology, Rajavel will be integral to JFrog’s continued commitment to workplace diversity. She also held a mix of IT leadership roles at Qlik, Cybersource, InfoSys, and Solix Technologies.

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National Cybersecurity Center Announces Public Launch of its Cybersecurity for State Leaders Cyber Awareness Training

Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Herjavec Group Founder and CEO, Robert Herjavec is proud to partner with the National Cybersecurity Center in their initiative – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, to spread awareness on the significance of cybersecurity and best practices for organizations and individuals alike. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Senator John Hickenlooper. .

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How IT leaders were unprepared for the security challenges posed by COVID-19

Tech Republic Security

JULY 29, 2020

The top three challenges cited in a Tanium survey were identifying new computing devices, overwhelmed IT capacity due to VPN requirements, and increased risks from video conferencing.

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School district IT leaders grade their handling of past malware attacks

SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. 19 the network was taken offline for a full-fledged remediation.

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Red Hat: UK Leads Europe in IT Automation, But Key Challenges Persist

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But skills shortages remain an issue for all IT leaders surveyed. s position as a financial services hub puts it ahead in enterprise-wide IT automation, says Red Hat.

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SHARED INTEL: Poll shows companies pursuing ‘Digital Trust’ reap benefits as laggards fall behind

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The gap between the leaders and the laggards is growing,” says Brian Trzupek , DigiCert’s senior vice president of product. “If A starting point Nelson Leveraging advanced tools and embracing emerging best practices is all well and good for the trust leaders. Will the laggards follow the trust leaders?

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IT Leaders Consider Security Tech a Part of Business Transformation

Dark Reading

JANUARY 21, 2022

Security makes the top 10 list of technologies changing how organizations operate, an indicator of how information security is increasingly viewed as a strategic business initiative.

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70% of IT leaders say security concerns restrict adoption of public cloud

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

While the concerns are legitimate, Barracuda also wants IT professionals to know that practical solutions exist.

Veracode Named a Leader for AST on IT Central Station

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2021

Organizations need an AppSec vendor that is not only DevSecOps friendly but also offers multiple testing types, developer security training, and keeps false positives to a minimum. IT Central Station users have recently ranked AppSec vendors on these attributes and awarded Veracode the top spot for application security testing (AST) solutions.

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New Research from ForgeRock and Google Cloud Finds 80% of IT Leaders will Adopt or Expand Cloud-Based IAM and Face Challenges

Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2021

Experts Recommend Hybrid IAM to Solve Security and User Experience Issues Over 70% Expect Benefits from Investments to Secure IAM in Hybrid Cloud SAN FRANCISCO – March 25, 2021 – ForgeRock®, a leader in digital identity, today announced findings from the first definitive study on hybrid cloud adoption in enterprises.

NAVEX Global Named a Leader in Gartner® 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for IT Risk Management

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– NAVEX Global ® , the leader in integrated risk and compliance management solutions, today announced the company has been named as a Leader in Gartner, Inc.’s Gartner’s Magic Quadrant helps security and risk management leaders evaluate this growing and dynamic market. Gartner Disclaimer.

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IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans

SEC Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Pressure IT Security Leaders

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Australian Data Breach Costs are Rising — What Can IT Leaders Do?

70% of US IT Leaders Told Not to Disclose Data Breaches

The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Half of IT leaders say passwords too weak for security purposes

Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies

IT Leaders Adopting Threat Intelligence, But Challenges Persist

IT and Security leaders are sharing passwords in shared documents folders

New Survey: IT and Security leaders want more IT Freedom for employees, but also stricter IT Security

Foreign states already using ChatGPT maliciously, UK IT leaders believe

Top 5 Open Source Security Risks IT Leaders Must Know

COVID-19 budgets, data security, and automation are concerns of IT leaders and staff

Are IT Leaders Suffering from a False Sense of Security?

Russia and China intend to become world leaders in IT, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence

What Australian IT Leaders Need to Focus on Ahead of Privacy Act Reforms

More Australian IT Leaders Could Be Looking to Replace Passwords With Passkeys in 2024

7 Budgeting Tips for Government IT Security Leaders

G7 leaders ask Russia to hunt down ransomware gangs within its borders

IT leaders say productivity went up during lockdown despite delaying projects and security work

Cybersecurity: 4 key areas that IT leaders need to address

80% of senior IT leaders see cybersecurity protection deficits

Does your IAM vendor have what it takes to be a leader?

Brute Force and Dictionary Attacks: A Guide for IT Leaders

Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship

BrandPost: Trust Transformation – Creating a Robust Security Culture Built for Tomorrow’s IT Leaders

IT leaders see outsourcing cybersecurity as one solution to increased attacks

Worried about ransomware? Here are 3 things IT leaders need to know before the next big outbreak

Other Attempts to Take Over Open Source Projects

Why “Ease of Use” Is the #1 Factor When IT Leaders Purchase New Tools

The Rise of Ransomware in Healthcare: What IT Leaders Need to Know

Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

Why Security Leaders are Concerned About the SaaS Sprawl and How to Get a Grip on It

DevOps Leader JFrog Appoints Citrix CIO Meerah Rajavel to its Board of Directors

National Cybersecurity Center Announces Public Launch of its Cybersecurity for State Leaders Cyber Awareness Training

How IT leaders were unprepared for the security challenges posed by COVID-19

School district IT leaders grade their handling of past malware attacks

Red Hat: UK Leads Europe in IT Automation, But Key Challenges Persist

SHARED INTEL: Poll shows companies pursuing ‘Digital Trust’ reap benefits as laggards fall behind

IT Leaders Consider Security Tech a Part of Business Transformation

70% of IT leaders say security concerns restrict adoption of public cloud

Veracode Named a Leader for AST on IT Central Station

New Research from ForgeRock and Google Cloud Finds 80% of IT Leaders will Adopt or Expand Cloud-Based IAM and Face Challenges

NAVEX Global Named a Leader in Gartner® 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for IT Risk Management

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