Lohrman on Security

JULY 25, 2021

Vincent Hoang became the CISO in Hawaii in 2016. In this interview, Vince shares his journey and cyber priorities in protecting the Aloha State, particularly among the challenges presented by COVID-19.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2025

A study byISC2reveals that 73% of chief information security officers (CISOs) in the U.S. The post How SASE Empowers CISOs to Combat Stress and Burnout appeared first on Security Boulevard. reported experiencing burnout over the past year.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

As I was spraying Pestiea DIY pest spray subscription servicearound my home this weekend (sun's out, spray gun's out), I was thinking about the correlation of this home perimeter defense to what CISOs and their teams do to keep their organizations secure. CISO takeaway: Effective cybersecurity isn't a generic solution.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

cybersecurity policy needs to match societal values CISOs must preserve and protect their companies in a fast-changing business environment at a time when their organizations are under heavy bombardment. I had the chance to discuss this state of affairs with Vishal Salvi, CISO of Infosys. Salvi “The CISO role has fundamentally changed.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Prosecutors charged Sullivan, whom Uber hired as CISO after the 2014 breach, of withholding information about the 2016 incident from the FTC even as its investigators were scrutinizing the company’s data security and privacy practices. Joe Sullivan, Uber’s CEO during their 2016 data breach, is appealing his conviction.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 6, 2022

While there are State laws requiring the disclosure of various data breaches, there is no specific, clear, federal counterpart that details what, when, and how a CISO must handle such matters. There is a reason that the rate of turnover in such roles is so high – CISOs burn out quickly. Click To Tweet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Challenging the status quo and advocates for inside-out security, placing data at the heart of the strategy from the very beginning, rather than securing it last.

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Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 18, 2024

Virginia Tech CISO Randy Marchany discusses his career, SANS training and all things cybersecurity at a major university in 2024.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

National insurance firm Crum and Forster is offering a professional liability program for CISOs who are facing growing regulatory pressures and sophisticate cyberattacks but often are not covered by their organizations' D&O policies. The post Insurance Firm Introduces Liability Coverage for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Javvad Malik

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The movie starts on the outskirts of a jungle and the CISO (Arnie) with his team land in their helicopters. This is a perfect metaphor for how a CISO operates in day to day situations. It represents a struggle many CISO’s around the world face. This shows how quickly a CISO can get burnt out on the job.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

Earlier today, a public relations firm working with Sisense reached out to learn if KrebsOnSecurity planned to publish any further updates on their breach (KrebsOnSecurity posted a screenshot of the CISO’s customer email to both LinkedIn and Mastodon on Wednesday evening).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2023

Related: A call to regulate facial recognition That said, a few dozen CISOs attending Black Hat USA 2023 will get to experience, hands-on, what it must have been like to be in the crucible of milestone hacks like Capital One, SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline. San Diego or New York City , feel free to skip ahead.

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Lohrman on Security

APRIL 7, 2024

But Jeff Brown, CISO for the state of Connecticut, shares his concerns on some of the other “dark side” apps that have emerged with generative AI. Almost everyone has heard of ChatGPT.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For chief information security officers (CISOs), understanding and mitigating the security risks associated with LLMs is paramount. The post CISOs Brace for LLM-Powered Attacks: Key Strategies to Stay Ahead appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 30, 2024

This new report also indicates an increasing attack surface as putting pressure on CISOs. One positive note is CISOs' improving relationships with board members.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 15, 2023

A new report from Proofpoint provides global insight into CISOs' challenges, expectations and priorities for 2023. The post Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 8, 2024

CISOs can sometimes be their own worst enemy, especially when it comes to communicating with the board of directors. “So when a CISO or anybody comes into a board room and says, ‘if we don’t do this, this is going to happen,’ it makes them all feel anxious and they start to close down their thought processes around it.”

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Google Cloud’s Director of Office of the CISO Nick Godfrey reminds business leaders to integrate security into conversations around financial and business targets.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 10, 2022

A new study takes a look at where CISOs stand in businesses. As the digital landscape has grown, the organizational need for cybersecurity and data protection has risen.

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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 23, 2024

What are the top mistakes that I see new security leaders continue to make in 2024 as they start their CISO careers or take on new roles? How can these challenges be addressed?

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Lohrman on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Are CISOs set up for failure? As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 7, 2021

Who cares about the CISO? Now contrast this with a CISO, or a security department within an organisation. What kind of relationship has that CISO formed with their audience? I feel that within this, is a crucial message on building a relationship with your audience. And that’s the relationship that has been built. Conclusions.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

By adopting AI Native security operations, organizations gain a formidable defense posture and streamline their use of human talent for the most challenging, creative and impactful tasks The post From Cloud Native to AI Native: Lessons for the Modern CISO to Win the Cybersecurity Arms Race appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 24, 2023

The post Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study appeared first on TechRepublic. Cisco’s just-released 2023 Cybersecurity Index shows companies will invest more in security, but the solution may be a larger tent, not more umbrellas.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The post What Should CISOs Prioritize In A Volatile Landscape?: The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM US Pacific time = 1 PM US Eastern. The webinar is FREE to join thanks to sponsorship by ColorTokens.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2023

So how will this affect chief information security officers (CISOs) and security programs? Given the perennial skills and staffing shortage in security, it’s unlikely that CISOs will be asked to make deep budget or staffing cuts, yet they may not come out of this period unscathed. Related: Attack surface management takes center stage.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/15/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This empowers employees to identify and escalate potential risks, bolstering your overall security posture and resilience against cyberattacks.

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Lohrman on Security

MARCH 9, 2025

More important, how do you measure and improve your own growth as a CISO? What are some good, bad and ugly ways to measure how your security and technology leaders are doing?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2024

Stagnating security budgets and mounting job pressures are weighing on CISOs, a quarter of whom expressed discontent with their salary and overall compensation. Show me the money: The average total compensation for tech CISOs stands at $710,000.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 24, 2024

A leading cyber lawyer in Australia has warned CISOs and other IT leaders their organisations and careers could be at stake if they do not understand data risk and data governance practices.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Well see CISOs increasingly demand answers about why models flag certain malicious activity and how that activity is impactful at enterprise scale. MacMillan William MacMillan , Chief Product Officer, Andesite In 2025, we’ll see AI platforms analyze massive amounts of threat intel in seconds. That’s the easy part. The hard part?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business madhav Thu, 12/05/2024 - 06:03 CISOs have one of the most vital roles in organizations today. As a CISO, you must elevate your organization’s data security posture. Examples of both are on page 6 of the CISO Guide.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

SolarWinds CISO Timothy G. Brown is specifically named for allegedly failing to inform investors or act on known security vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Despite slower hiring trends and tighter budgets, chief information security officer (CISO) compensation continues to rise, with the average U.S.-based based CISO earning $565K, and top earners exceeding $1 million. The post Average CISO Compensation Tops $500K appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

But that’s not the only takeaway from this year’s Voice of the CISO report. The post CISO Cite Human Error as Top IT Security Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. It’s the wetware. It’s always the wetware.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2024

Chief information security officers (CISOs) are struggling to manage cybersecurity effectively due to a lack of strategic support from other C-suite executives, according to a LevelBlue survey of 1,050 C-suite and senior executives. The post AI Integration, Budget Pressures Challenge CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2025

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 03/14/25 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Clinging to outdated tools isnt just risky its a fast track to breach headlines. The choice is clear: Evolve to ADR or get left behind in the wreckage. Your move, tech world.

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