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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post Report finds women are declining CISO/CSO roles appeared first on TechRepublic. Professional risk factors into career decisions, and successful women need to encourage other women to accept the risks, says Accenture.

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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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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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

There are growing concerns among chief information security officers (CISOs) about the evolving demands of their role, with 84% advocating for a split into separate technical and business-focused positions. The post CISOs Concerned Over Growing Demands of Role appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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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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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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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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The Hacker News

MARCH 14, 2024

Being a CISO is a balancing act: ensuring organizations are secure without compromising users’ productivity. CISOs around the globe use Cato SSE 360, as part of the Cato SASE Cloud platform to balance these factors without compromise. This article details how CISOs are

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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 25, 2024

By placing IAM strategy and enforcement under the CISO’s purview, enterprises can ensure that it is treated as a critical component of the overall security strategy. The post CISOs Should Be Directing IAM Strategy — Here’s Why appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Recently, a friend posted a wonderful piece attributed to their hero, the CISO. In business today, the role of a CISO is crucial. With the consistency and severity of cyber attacks and data breaches worsening, compliance becoming a minefield, organisations are turning to (and paying) CISOs for protection and guidance.

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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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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 4, 2023

West Virginia CISO Danielle Cox has embedded RFID chips in her fingernails. She finds ease-of-use advantages and minimal downsides. Here’s her story, including why and how it’s done.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The chief information security officer (CISO) role has changed dramatically from just a few short years ago. Once confined to technical security, CISOs have emerged as key strategic partners in the C-suite. The post The CISO Evolution: From Tactical Defender to Strategic Business Partner appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2024

The indictment of the SolarWinds CISO by the SEC served as a harsh wake-up call to the corporate world. The post What the Charges Against the SolarWinds CISO Mean for Security in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 5, 2024

For CISOs and their teams, that means compliance is a time-consuming, high-stakes process that demands strong organizational and Compliance requirements are meant to increase cybersecurity transparency and accountability.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

The post CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. Only half of cybersecurity leaders feel their C-suite understands cybersecurity risks, a Trend Micro survey found. Four in five have been told to downplay a potential risk’s severity.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to an IANS survey of more than 800 CISOs, roles such as business information security officers (BISOs), chiefs of staff and heads for privacy, program management and data protection are among the top positions being considered to support cybersecurity efforts.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 23, 2023

After hearing wide-ranging reactions, I decided to ask Nathan Willigar, the state CISO, about the move. Maine paused the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI apps for six months beginning in June.

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The Hacker News

JULY 8, 2024

Every CISO knows that cybersecurity is an increasingly hot topic for executives and board members alike. And when the inevitable CISO/Board briefing rolls Events like the recent massive CDK ransomware attack – which shuttered car dealerships across the U.S. in late June 2024 – barely raise public eyebrows anymore.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2024

CISOs have been on something of a wild roller coaster ride the past few years. Given carte blanche, many CISOs purchased a hodge podge of unproven point solutions, adding to complexity. Today, with purse strings tightened – and cyber risks and compliance pressures mounting — CISOs must recalibrate.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 20, 2021

But what I'm most excited about is what I probably spent the least amount of time talking about, that being the work 1Password and I have been doing on our "Hello CISO" series. It all feels a bit "business as usual" this week; data breaches, IoT and 3D printing.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations. Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities.

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