IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

As cyber threats increase in frequency and complexity, organizations recognize the importance of having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to protect their sensitive data and infrastructure. Having a clear idea of your challenges and working with a coach can help your CISO first 90 days and adjust more smoothly.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 — Kovrr , the leading global provider of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) solutions, announces the release of its new Fortune 1000 Cyber Risk Report, shedding light on the complex and ever-evolving cyber risk landscape across various industry sectors and the respective financial repercussions companies may consequently face.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This intensification of our digital life, with shopping, work, leisure, and several other activities that we were able to take into the networks, just shed more light on a confrontation that needs to be collective and global – the fight against cyber threats and crimes. So, what is an already over-stressed CISO to do?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2023

Proofpoint today released its annual report titled, "2023 Voice of the CISO: Global insights into CISO challenges, expectations and priorities," in which it surveyed 1,600 CISOs sharing their experiences over the past year and their outlook for what is to come for the cybersecurity industry.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

On page 34 of the report, Accenture dives into the risk that cyber poses to the business. The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.". That's where the fine print comes in.

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Trend Micro

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Overworked CISOs are struggling to deliver the cybersecurity results their organizations expect. Fortunately, there are concrete and practical ways they can make their lives easier—while managing cyber risk effectively.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a business risk that can impact an organization's reputation, financial health, and legal compliance. Cybersecurity risks are business risks, and CISOs must communicate the potential impact of cyber threats on the business for continuity and resilience.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Expanding coverage : Cyber insurance policies are evolving to cover a wider range of risks, including business interruption, regulatory fines, and crisis management. Data limitations : Accurately assessing cyber risk remains a challenge due to limited data. This broader scope naturally translates to higher premiums.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2021

By Shay Siksik, VP Customer Operations and CISO, XM Cyber. Prior to joining XM Cyber, he worked for seven years at Skybox Security, where he reached the position of Global Director of Solutions Architecture, before eventually moving to Cato to run the Security Services. There are things we know: 2 + 2 = 4, for example.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2020

In this Spotlight edition of the podcast, sponsored* by RSA Security, we go deep on public sector cyber risk with two interviews from the most recent RSA Conference: Kelvin Coleman, the Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Sean McHenry, the CISO of the Utah State Board of Education.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

In this Spotlight podcast* we’re joined by Andrew Jaquith, the CISO at QOMPLX to talk about how the COVID pandemic is highlighting longstanding problems with cyber risk management and cyber resilience. Andy is an amazing resource on all matters cyber security. Read the whole entry. » New Tech Meets Old Tools.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2025

Integrating Cyber Risk into Business Risk Decisions Cybersecurity failures are now business risks that CEOs and Boards must own. CISOs have become a focal point, being the leader and subject matter expert, often providing regular status reports and conversing directly with the Board.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

This morning, Critical Start released its first ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , which explores some of the major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

The manufacturing sector faces an increasingly daunting cyber threat landscape that puts production operations, intellectual property, and entire supply chains at risk. The risk is too great, and key business partnerships are required," said Amy Bogac , former CISO at The Clorox Company. "If trillion annually. "

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Public companies will also have to share details about their "cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance" on an annual basis. Understanding the nature of the threat and how to appropriately mitigate that risk should be a shared responsibility, not solely the purview of the CISO or CSO.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? Spotlight: Operationalizing MDR with Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison. government’s newest agency and the tip of the spear for government response to cyber risks and cyber threats, CISA has its hands full.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. The hijacking of computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies is one of the fastest growing types of cyber-threats globally.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

This has exponentially expanded the attack surface available to motivated, well-funded threat actors. This, in short, is the multi-headed hydra enterprises must tame in order to mitigate rising cyber risks. Sutton: SOAR was born out of the gap between what SIEMs were supposed to be and the rising sophistication of cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

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. It is also one of the most challenging.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2022

A data breach leading to PII or PHI theft is not just a loss of trust and loss of revenue problem to the organization, rather an immediate impact to the individual citizens and the cyber threat that they face. Register here to watch the session on-demand.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2022

7 Things Every CISO Needs to Know About PKI. With PKI, CISOs and other information security specialists can implement hardware, software, policies, and procedures to better establish, manage, distribute, implement, and protect digital certificates and key policies. Ensure clean, low-risk audit results. Alexa Cardenas.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs and security leaders are grappling with the challenges of tight budgets, increased government scrutiny and looming fines, and a relentless barrage of cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

As per Trend Micro’s recent international Cyber Risk Index (CRI) findings for the second quarter of 2021, 76% of those surveyed anticipate a breach within the next 12 months. As the complexity of corporate networks keeps growing, all the companies need to have complete visibility over their attack surface.”

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Cyber thought leaders were quick to acknowledge the importance of continued cooperation across federal, state and local jurisdictions, though several CISOs suggested that there wasn’t too much new ground covered and recommended ways the federal and state governments and private industry could do even more to assist overwhelmed municipalities.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This initiative, backed by a substantial $500 million investment, sets forth a series of nation-leading proposed regulations for hospitals, bolstering their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. I view it as a welcomed step in helping security teams secure the funding and support they need to keep our heads above water.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Forrester also predicts that the number of women CISOs at Fortune 500 companies will rise to 20 percent in 2019 , compared with 13 percent in 2017. Her work centered on helping aerospace manufacturers manage the convergence of cyber risk across their increasingly complex business ecosystem, including IT, OT and connected products.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Whether handling personal financial data or managing large-scale transactions, your program needs to reflect the realities of your operations and the cyber threats you face. Dont fall into this trap. A cookie-cutter approach can leave gaps that hackers exploit.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

In his bi-weekly Inflection Point bulletin, Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, said: "As far as I know, this is a first in the history of cyber risk management. And, this isn't just a slap on the wrist. It's a complete eviction from the U.S. Cybercrime is a human problem," Kelso said. "If

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

For a solid rundown of what the updates mean, check out this SecureWorld article from Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. Michael Gregg, CISO, State of North Dakota: " One of the things that most excites me about the new framework is the addition of the 'govern' function. 19, Detroit on Sept. Stacy O'Mara, Sr.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As we near 2022, the cyber threat landscape remains just as ominous. Strategic perspectives provide a glimpse of what cyber-trends will be pervasive, and tactical is focuses on what technical and policy remedies will need to be prioritized by CISOs, CIOs, and their IT shops. With that comes cyber-risk.

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Imagine if you had one place where you found a comprehensive real time security posture that tells you exactly where the looming current cyber risks are and the impact? Let’s consider a recent and relevant cyber threat. Risk and Posture. Assessing risk is about determining the likelihood of an event.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Notably, the law is characterized by its foundational correctness and forward-looking approach, ensuring adaptability to evolving cyber threats. Moreover, the FDA receives specific funding, totaling $5 million, to bolster its efforts in the field of cybersecurity.

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Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In today's digital age, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring due to increasing cyber threats and data breaches. As the demand for skilled cybersecurity experts continues to rise due to increasing cyber threats, opportunities for career growth and higher earnings are also becoming more prevalent in this field.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Check out invaluable cloud security insights and recommendations from the “Tenable Cloud Risk Report 2024.” Plus, a PwC study says increased collaboration between CISOs and fellow CxOs boosts cyber resilience. Meanwhile, a report finds the top cyber skills gaps are in cloud security and AI.

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