SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2024

and its Chief CISO, Timothy G. The SEC's lawsuit against SolarWinds and Brown stemmed from the massive cyberattack that was discovered in December 2020. These disclosures were deemed adequate in conveying the potential cybersecurity risks that the company faced at that time. government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Nearly half of CISOs will change jobs by 2025 due to stress caused by the risk of being breached while trying to retain staff, according to the Gartner report, Predicts 2023: Cybersecurity Industry Focuses on the Human Deal. Although burnout is nothing new, it did become more visible and common during and after COVID-19.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

2020 was a year of relentless disruptions. Over the past year, CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) have had to grapple with the challenges of bolstering the security posture, minimizing risks, and ensuring business continuity in the new normal.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If anything, 2020 was about preparing for – well, everything. In 2021, rethinking your cyber insurance strategy should be a top priority for CISOs and executive leadership. The elevated risk landscape is driving growing demand for cyber insurance: Nearly four out of five organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

This extensive list of virtual CISO (vCISO) providers, collated by Cynomi , means that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can easily tap the expertise of qualified cybersecurity professionals to protect their digital assets and ensure compliance. In this climate, strong cybersecurity measures are crucial.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

SolarWinds Corporation, which suffered a major breach of its Orion software platform in December 2020, submitted a U.S. In a LinkedIn post today, June 26th, Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CISO at Equifax, had this to say about the news: "This is a really big deal. federal securities laws."

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2023

17, 2023 — Cynomi , the leading AI-powered virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) platform vendor for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and consulting firms, has published the results of its first annual report, “ The State of the Virtual CISO 2023 ”. Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2022

The research was compiled by Cider Security along with experts from Netflix, Atlassian, Mozilla, Lemonade Insurance, Rapid7, Databricks, and the former CISOs of Twitter and LivePerson. The risks outlined are: . CICD-SEC-1 : Insufficient Flow Control Mechanisms. CICD-SEC-2 : Inadequate Identity and Access Management. Press Contact.

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Lenny Zeltser

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

As of this writing, I’ve spent six months in the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Axonius , a rapidly growing technology company. I’ve shared some of my lessons learned with a group of CISOs at a recent Bessemer Venture Partners event (that’s the photo at the top of this post).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Businesses that had never even considered letting their teams work from home were suddenly thrust into a sink or swim environment where they simply had to make it work or risk stalling their operations. The post How to manage the security risk of remote working appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

This extensive list of virtual CISO (vCISO) providers, collated by Cynomi , means that small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can easily tap the expertise of qualified cybersecurity professionals to protect their digital assets and ensure compliance. In this climate, strong cybersecurity measures are crucial.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

I spoke with Maurice Côté, VP Business Solutions, and Martin Lemay, CISO, of Devolutions , at the RSA 2020 Conference in San Francisco recently. I believe there’s pent up demand from SMBs for cost-effective services that can reduce the potentially catastrophic cyber risks they face every day. It’s really about offering value.”

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 7, 2021

Lesson 1: Gaining more freedom My first lesson came almost as soon as the clock struck January 1st, 2020, when I felt a compulsion to clean, clear, let go of, and renovate my home. I looked at the risk I’d taken. My next blog will be about the 6 Trends I Spotted When Reviewing 2020 and the Cybersecurity Skills Gap.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

Plus, learn why code-writing GenAI tools can put developers at risk of package-confusion attacks. Both frameworks have a Core section, which outlines detailed activities and outcomes aimed at helping organizations discuss risk management. Check out NISTs effort to further mesh its privacy and cyber frameworks.

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McAfee

JULY 24, 2020

Black Hat 2020 is going virtual this year , providing attendees with the latest security research, development, and trends. Session Title: Balancing The Tug of War: How CIOs and CISOs Can Partner for Better IT. Speakers: McAfee CIO Scott Howitt, and CISO Arve Kjoelen. Wednesday, August 5, 10am – 10:20am PT.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2024

We had a wide-ranging discussion about the limitations of traditional third-party risk management ( TPRM ), which uses extensive questionnaires—and the honor system – to judge the security posture of third-party suppliers. With “companies approaching 100 percent third-party integration,” CISOs are making TPRM a top priority, he says. “It’s

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 8, 2021

“Turns out, people aren’t all that good at predictions,” I wrote in my 2020 article. Few could foresee the turns 2020 would take. Cyber Crime in 2020 I predicted, with money still being the top motivating factor for crime, criminals would blend techniques and technologies into new unforeseen attacks. Well, it was.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Case in point: this 2020 Global Employee Risk Insights Report from Elevate Security. ” SC asked several experts if possessing such data might be enough for CISOs to justify the value of security awareness training to the CEO, board of directors and other key business leaders. But this just a start.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

W ith the rise of digital transformation initiatives in 2020, a Chief Information Security Officer’s (CISO) already stressful work environment has become even more complex. CISO’s are facing more scrutiny about security posture from the Board of Directors than ever.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The 2020 Duo Trusted Access Report details the security state of thousands of the world’s largest and fastest-growing organizations. These are just a few of many findings you will see when you download the 2020 Duo Trusted Access Report. “As Tweet to us at @DuoSec Download the free 2020 Trusted Access Report today!

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 16, 2021

New ways of working and a fragmented workforce has challenged CISOs and their security teams; as the threat landscape has grown, nefarious actors have jumped at the chance to exploit the ever-fluid situation. This resilience has helped organisations navigate the pandemic and minimise the risk of both reputational and economic damage.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 13, 2021

For example, in December 2020, they ran a cybersecurity writing competition called CyberVibe with local school students and had over 600 entries. But according to a report by PWC, over half (56%) of the leaders they surveyed believed their organisations were at risk due to cybersecurity staff shortages.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As businesses, governments, and individuals continue to migrate to digital platforms, the risk of cyberattacks rises exponentially. Security engineers often earn between $100,000 to $200,000 per year, with those working in high-demand industries or high-risk environments potentially earning much more.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Florida State University CISO Bill Hunkapiller wouldn’t let Covid derail his plans to improve the university’s resiliency capabilities. He refined his plans through 2020 and then, this year, implemented its wide-reaching recommendations to ensure his institution could handle even better whatever emergency came next.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

Now that 2020 is behind us and we’re firmly planted in 2021, many security practitioners may be asking, “What’s next?” According to Cisco’s Head of Advisory CISOs, Wendy Nather , “After the scramble and confusion of 2020, organizations will opt for a period of quiet in the security realm. Getting serious about zero trust.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

As just one measure, the number of data breaches in the first nine months of 2021 exceeded all those in 2020, a new record. Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

More than half of all data thefts were traced to unsecured APIs as of 2020, according to Gartner – and the problem is only getting worse. Prediction #2: Leaders will see APIs as representing both security and business risks. Prediction #4: Organizations will right-size data storage to reduce risks.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 10, 2020

But they can help evaluate risks you haven't even considered yet. You might not find these measurements on a standard cybersecurity department checklist.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. In 2020, the SolarWinds supply chain attack opened backdoors into thousands of organizations (including government agencies) that used its services, while late last year, the far-reaching Log4J exploit exploded onto the scene.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

So, I proudly present, my top 5 read blogs during the course of 2020. 5: Writing better risk statements Do you struggle to articulate security risks? 2: Why Predator is the ultimate CISO movie I really enjoyed writing this – and was surprised at how much love and attention this got. From my blog that is.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Unfortunately, there’s often a lack of integration across these technologies, which increases the work of security teams—and risks missed vulnerabilities. In fact, 77% of CISOs said it was challenging to orchestrate alerts between products from multiple security vendors, according to Cisco’s 2020 Cybersecurity Benchmark Study.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

This has left many CISOs questioning if today’s incumbent cybersecurity solutions are enough. This has left many CISOs to questions whether or not today’s cybersecurity categories are still relevant. CISO need to change the conversation. billion connected things are expected to be in use by 2020. Categorizing solutions.

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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

In late 2020, HelpSystems research with CISOs of global financial organizations revealed that 45% of respondents reported an increase in cyber-attacks since the pandemic first emerged. Yet they are not without risk in terms of cybersecurity. This certainly applies to the volume of threats facing cybersecurity teams. Featured: .

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2022

She is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and is also Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). Answer: In 2020, Versum Materials was acquired by Merck KGaA, and my CISO position was eliminated in April 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

By Tyler Farrar, CISO, Exabeam. In most scenarios, CISOs have three choices when considering a move away from legacy tech: 1.Take Security teams may, for instance, be concerned about whether specific tools will work in their environment or whether they could be at additional risk in adopting something that is completely new.

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