CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2022

LinkedIn has publicly announced that for some reasons, its servers are being targeted by fake CISO Profiles that disclose vacant positions at large multinational companies. The post LinkedIn being targeted by fake CISO Profile Positions in Large Companies appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of our growing CISO Advisor team, Pam Lindemeon. At Anthem Pam was considered a bold and strategic thinker who envisioned and delivered a world class Enterprise Information Security strategy, including leading the Steering Committee with cross functional business and technology membership.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To mitigate risks, businesses will invest in modern, privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as trusted execution environments (TEEs) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Balonis Frank Balonis , CISO, Kiteworks By 2025, 75% of the global population will be protected under privacy laws, including U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

As you may have noticed, daily headlines around quantum computing and its impact on technologies are becoming commonplace. This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. CISOs should begin to familiarize themselves with these and evaluate their potential suitability for adoption.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Insights from our new Advisory CISO, Helen Patton. If there’s anyone who’s been put through their paces in the security industry, it’s Helen Patton , our new Advisory Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Helen has come to Cisco from The Ohio State University, where she served as CISO for approximately eight years.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Asset disposal normally isn’t one of those burning topics that is top-of-mind for CISOs, yet every CISO must be able to address it when asked to describe their information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

2, 2024, CyberNewswire — Aembit , the non-human IAM company, today announced the appointment of Mario Duarte as chief information security officer (CISO). His experience spans multiple industries, including finance, health care, retail, and technology. Silver Spring, MD, Oct. “Security is my tribe,” he said.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is undeniably complex, yet incredibly rewarding. However, the challenges faced by CISOs are mounting, exacerbated by the evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment. The recent release of NIST's Cybersecurity Framework version 2.0

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 19, 2023

I had the chance to discuss this with Shinichi Yokohama, NTT Global CISO and John Petrie, Counselor to the NTT Global CISO, at RSA Conference 2023. Towards zero-trust So how should CISOs steer their organizations? Somehow, somebody has to work out how to use this new technology in a smart and secure way,” Yokohama observes.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Thankfully, customers can still visit physical stores to purchase their favorite treats, but the incident reminds us of our operational reliance on interconnected technologies. Cybersecurity experts often ask critical questions: "What is our attack surface?" and "What happens if this platform is impacted?"

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Founded by the IDF’s former CISO, Sweet’s solution focuses on the relationships between cloud infrastructure, workloads and applications , as well as network, and identity components. Its GenAI-infused technology cuts through the noise and delivers actionable recommendations on critical, real-time cloud risks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology and best practices for treating cybersecurity as a business enabler, instead of an onerous cost-center, have long been readily available. These key capabilities fall under the four competencies of oversight, process risk management, technology risk management, and human risk management. What are some basic first steps?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

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. It's unprecedented: this is likely the first time a CISO has ever received one of these. So it seems odd for a CISO to get one of these," he wrote. federal securities laws."

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Lenny Zeltser

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As the year 2025 rushes forward, the responsibilities of CISOs are continuing to evolve. To remain relevant, we must continue to stay on top of emerging technologies, such as AI and automation. The year will continue to shape the CISO role into an exciting combination of leadership and tech expertise.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Laws such as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the SEC's cyber disclosure requirements, and China's Data Security Law illustrate a trend toward stricter accountability for security and risk oversight at the executive and board levels. Adaptive: Able to adjust security controls dynamically based on evolving threats.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

After all, a malicious actor only needs a few minutes of time with a privileged account to take over the entire directory, and there are volumes of exploitable identity risks at every organization. The ascendency of CISOs. In 2022 we expect to see organizations increasingly moving identity management systems into the CISO organization.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. RELATED: Wells Notice Against SolarWinds CISO Could Be First of Its Kind ] The SEC clarified that the companies cooperated with the investigation and agreed to improve their cybersecurity controls. Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp.,

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Ideally, “organizations had crisis management programs activated a year ago,” said Andrew Turner, senior vice president in Booz Allen’s cybersecurity services, bringing together human resources, security teams, technology, and executive management. A second, more nuanced problem relates to technology.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

What if we thought like a psychologist, not just a CISO? The cybersecurity industry has spent billions on technical defenses, yet human errors still account for 80-90% of breaches. Because no firewall, no AI-powered SOC, no quantum-proof encryption will save you if your employees keep clicking phishing emails, because let's face it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

CISO and Operation Managers are increasingly attentive to the security and efficiency returns of frictionless onboarding and authentication for professionals working in dynamic, multi-user environments. Account recovery is traditionally highly vulnerable—a weak spot for the industry and a common vector for credential theft.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Other major companies to recently install a new CISO include Uber and Square. Two major themes emerged from the research and interviews conducted with CISOs. The first is that developing human connections is more critical to a CISO’s early success than mastery of the technical details. Twitter headquarters.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this post, we look at the enforcement actions the SEC has taken and what public company CISOs should do to stay in compliance. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Exposure management can help meet the SEC requirements So what can a CISO do about this? For example, in October 2024, the SEC fined Unisys Corp.,

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fabricated LinkedIn identities — which pair AI-generated profile photos with text lifted from legitimate accounts — are creating major headaches for corporate HR departments and for those managing invite-only LinkedIn groups. Another “swarm” of LinkedIn bot accounts flagged by Taylor’s group.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Information security has a foundation of governance, in the form of acceptable use policies and many others, that direct and govern what people can and can’t do with the technology that is in place at an organization. It is also important to the bank to make sure that the amount is correct as well, so integrity is key.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2022

Accountability for software security often falls under the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). CISOs are usually given authority to implementing perimeter controls and testing for defects, but don’t have the authority, mandate or incentive to change software development.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Sam Masiello , CISO, The Anschutz Corporation: "I would expect that many CISOs today are feeling as if their job just got harder and now has a brighter spotlight shining specifically on them. Many CISOs are already burnt out, and there is shortage of qualified CISOs globally. CISOs are expected to be a unicorn already.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Thanks to technology, continual rapid change is here to stay. I went through some of them this week at the Cyber Security Virtual Conference: Celebrating Women in Cyber, and with PWC Canada when they engaged me to open their one day event – SheProtects: Future CISO Program. A CISO can work in an operational and or advisory capacity.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Setting Up an Instant Unique Login Then we want to set a password for that registered citizen account, because in order to deliver the service, we are asking for some personally identifiable information (PII) that we now need to protect as best we can. Ask me how I know this.) If you squint, you can almost see the logic behind that.

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 28, 2025

Gen AI Security Fundamentals Gen AI demystified: Understanding gen AI types and theirrisks In todays rapidly evolving technological landscape, gen AI presents both opportunities and security challenges for business leaders. A recap of our key blogs, papers and podcasts on AI security in 2024follows.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

For organizations yet to adopt cloud technology, updates can still be automated and distributed to staff. Foster accountability among your team by employing software that prompts users to install updates on their individual devices. Security updates are automatically applied when utilizing cloud-based software.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While modern Microsoft Windows operating systems by default will ask users whether they want to run a downloaded executable file, many systems set up for remote administration by MSPs disable that user account control feature for this particular application. ET: Included statement from ConnectWise CISO. Update, 7:25 p.m.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

And while I'm here questioning CommBank's logic, what the hell is going on with this : 1Password has an open letter to banks on precisely this because its awful advice steeped in legacy misunderstandings of both technology and human brains. However, after 3 attempts of entering an Access Code your account will be blocked. Any thoughts?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2023

Acronis downplays the severity of the recent security breach explaining that only a single customer’s account was compromised. The CISO of Acronis downplayed a recent intrusion, revealing that only one customer was impacted. We are working with that customer and have suspended account access as we resolve the issue.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2023

Yet given the evolving IT environment, CISOs, sysadmins, and IT security teams are struggling to protect their networks. This approach only provides superficial visibility into IT infrastructure, and does not take into account lateral attack vectors. Reinventing VM The importance of effective VM can’t be overstated.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

While you might think that these actors are interested in government and defense information, their operations prove they are interested in much more – including software development and information technology, data analytics, and logistics. Accounting for humans.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare. They must take into account a widely scattered workforce and somehow comprehensively mitigate new and evolving cyber threats. Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. Criminal hacking collectives are thriving, more than ever.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

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