CSO Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

The question COOs should be asking their CISO’s is: “How can I make my product and processes the most secure and operate within acceptable risk parameters for the company and our customers?” [ Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

Editor's note: This article, originally published on June 12, 2018, has been updated to more accurately reflect recent trends. To read this article in full, please click here Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of having a top-level executive dedicated to security issues.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

The CSO Hall of Fame was created to spotlight outstanding leaders who have significantly contributed to the practice of information risk management and security. Selected by the editors of CSO, its advisors, and executives, the individuals bestowed with this award exemplify excellence in security leadership.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

CISO definition. The chief information security officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for an organization's information and data security. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

CISOs will have to manage new security challenges in a post-pandemic world. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. We went into firefight mode, and we're good at it, and we practice it," Helen Patton, advisory CISO of Cisco Secure and former CISO at Ohio State University, said.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

The CSO Hall of Fame was created to spotlight outstanding leaders who have significantly contributed to the practice of information risk management and security. Selected by the editors of CSO, its advisors, and executives, the individuals bestowed with this award exemplify excellence in security leadership.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2021

Security's all-too-frequent appearance as a front-page headline making topic has put CISOs in the hot seat as CEOs and boards worry that it could be their names next in news stories trying to explain how a breach occurred. Yet the CISO message to the C-suite might not be all that reassuring.

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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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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

CISO Joanna Burkey believes security leaders must address these frictions to secure the future of the hybrid workplace. Speaking to CSO, she reflects on her experience with such issues and offers best practices for dealing with them. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

These events and many more have changed the business landscape and forced CISOs to steer a course through uncertain waters. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

The first thing a CISO should remember when considering a new position is that C-level security professionals are a valuable commodity. Or, as the world’s first CISO Steve Katz says, “Don’t go shopping when you’re hungry.” To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Jason Lee joined Zoom in June 2020 to become the videoconferencing platform’s CISO. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. CSO had an opportunity to speak with Lee about his experience coming into the CISO role mid-crisis. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. To read this article in full, please click here In what appears to be a self-inflicted wound, Microsoft misconfigured its own Microsoft Azure Blob (cloud) storage buckets, which housed third-party data according to vpnMentor. Follow these 5 tips for better cloud security. |

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Being a CISO is a hard job. Yup, CISOs have heavy responsibilities. The data reveal that 57% of cybersecurity professionals believe their organization’s CISO is only somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all effective. To read this article in full, please click here When this happens, it's your fault.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

Lena Smart makes the perfect pitch for being a CISO. She speaks about the strong relationships she has forged as a CISO, and she readily discusses the high levels of trust that exist between her, her team, and the other executives. Lena Smart, CISO, MongoDB To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Cybersecurity’s ongoing battle with a “skills shortage” has seen the sector lose its way regarding talent hiring and retention, says Christian Toon, CISO at London-based law firm Pinsent Masons. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

Dan Bowden had the right mix of experience and credentials to land his next CISO post, but he wanted to make sure his resume reflected that fact. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

MAY 19, 2022

Truth, transparency and trust are the three T’s that all CISOs and CSOs should embrace as they march through their daily grind of keeping their enterprise and the data safe and secure. The case against Uber’s former CSO. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is no one-size-fits-all set of rules and therein lays the conundrum for CISOs, especially those whose customer base or digital infrastructure crosses political boundaries. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The past two years have provided CISOs a bit of a reprieve with respect to protecting company data while employees are in travel mode. For this reason, every CISO should ensure their entity is prepared for this influx, which arguably adds a layer of risk. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In most organizations, it is common for both the CISO and CIO to have responsibilities around cybersecurity—an issue increasingly pivotal to the effective running of any modern business. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

The job of the CISO can be tough with its share of challenges, difficulties and complications. These are just a few of the things that keep CISOs up at night. There’s plenty to be optimistic about if you are building or seeking a career as a CISO. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

The threat of substantial material attacks and getting board support for their efforts are top-of-mind issues among the world's CISOs, according to a new report released by Proofpoint Tuesday. That's substantially lower than 2021, when nearly two-thirds of the CISOs (64%) expressed similar sentiments.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Of all the crazy postings that advertise for CISO jobs, the one asking for a CISO to code in Python was probably the most outrageous example of the disconnect about a CISO’s role, says Joe Head, CISO search director at UK-based search firm, Intaso. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Looking for your next position as a CISO, preferably one with more pay, better benefits, and more on-the-job responsibilities/respect? Then you need to know what skills and qualities prospective employers are seeking now from their CISO hires to maximize your chances of getting your dream job. Previous CISO experience (probably).

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The role of the CISO has evolved, and so have the responsibilities. Some believe a CISO must have technical knowledge and experience as a cybersecurity professional, others think leadership skills such as being able to communicate with boards are what matters most. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 1, 2022

Corporate boards are asking their CISOs to inform them more often about cybersecurity risks. Here are some common mistakes that CISOs make when speaking to the board, along with advice for avoiding them. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It doesn’t communicate enough to other executives,” says Marinkovic, who provides virtual CISO services through Tiro Security and serves on the Emerging Trends Working Group with the IT governance association ISACA. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2022

Matthew Miller, a principal in Cyber Services at KPMG, had a first-of-its-kind request from a client CISO this past year: To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

Look around the CISO community, and you’ll find signs of burnout everywhere. Where CISOs aren’t just quitting, you’ll find increasing tension between them and their executives, sometimes resulting in surprising departures. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Baybeck lists building a successful team as one of his top responsibilities as a CISO. “If But if you don’t put that focus on your team, it’s not going to happen.” [ Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. “But

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Just like that, CISOs found themselves having to formulate work-from-home (WFH) policies, implementation and procedures. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

CISOs know them, too. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Those are just two of the many ways to kill your career, say CISOs, career coaches and executive consultants. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

CSO spoke with security leaders, researchers, and analysts about this significant issue and the implications for CISOs, businesses, and the wider sector. From a moral standpoint, CISOs should absolutely stop using Russian-made security and technology products. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Many in mainstream media have characterized the DarkSide attack on Colonial Pipeline , which operates a significant portion of the nation’s critical energy infrastructure, as a wake-up call for CIOs and CISOs. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

The threat of litigation is enough to keep any business leader up at night, and the increasing prevalence of data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity legislation and regulation is piling on the pressure for CISOs. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

The role of the CISO is relatively immature in comparison to other, longer standing C-level business positions such as CEO, COO, or CFO, but it has evolved significantly in just the last few years alone. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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