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. Related: Why U.S. billion, with $7.8

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. Cybersecurity Through Human Behaviour just confirmed what most of us in the field already know: Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problemit's a behavior problem. Zero incentives to care. The solution?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. Meanwhile, according to non-profit trade association CompTIA’s Cyberseek tool, nearly half a million cybersecurity jobs were open between May 2023 and April 2024 in the U.S., million workers.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

This is the state of cybersecurity today. Organisations invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and risk management efforts while neglecting foundational elements like leadership and culture. To break free from this cycle, we must rethink how we approach cybersecurity. The result?

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it has fined four companies $7 million for misleading statements about their cybersecurity incidents, particularly concerning the high-profile 2019 SolarWinds hack. The SEC charged the companies with "materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions."

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

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

JUNE 10, 2022

Last week, I attended an excellent briefing given by Tom Gillis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of VMware’s Networking and Advanced Security Business Group, in which he discussed various important cybersecurity-related trends that he and his team have observed.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. In this post, we look at the enforcement actions the SEC has taken and what public company CISOs should do to stay in compliance. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

While this progress is impressive and efficient, it comes with substantial risks. And in this context, cybersecurity stands as the frontline defencebut its in need of a fundamental shift. The Risks of Blind Compliance in Technology Consider the analogy of a frog in a slowly boiling pot of water.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cybersecurity governance has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. We have moved beyond traditional compliance-driven security models to risk-based approaches, integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. But the question remains: where are we headed?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Insight #2: Most CISOs fear getting axed over data breaches A recent survey revealed that 77% of CISOs feel significant pressure to prevent data breaches, often to the point of fearing for their jobs. This simple step can significantly reduce your risk of a security breach. Outdated software is a prime target for attackers.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 29, 2025

Cybersecurity pros are rethinking how shift left applies not just to code, but to enterprise risk. First, theres proactive risk reductionidentifying configuration gaps, dormant tools, and soft spots in your stack before theyre exploited. And in an age of nonstop alert fatigue and shrinking CISO tenures, thats a meaningful win.

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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. The Data Heist’s opening night, if you will, was in Boston a couple of weeks ago.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024 –A majority of senior cybersecurity professionals at the UK’s largest organisations struggle with feelings of helplessness and professional despair, new research by Green Raven Limited indicates. Cheltenham, England, Dec. Almost three-quarters say they would consider a major breach as a personal failure. •59%

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 8, 2025

For nearly a decade, we’ve heard the same discussion in cybersecurity circles about the gender diversity problem. Yet here we are, in 2025, and the percentage of women in cybersecurity remains stagnantor worse, is backtracking. Meanwhile, cybersecurity job vacancies are skyrocketing. It’s utter madness.

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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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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. She serves on the board of several technology companies and also happens to be steeped in cyber risk governance. LW: Why do so many CISOs still not get it that FUD and doom-and-gloom don’t work?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2025

Cyber Crime Junkies podcast Breaking Down Risks in Cybersecurity A great conversation on the Cyber Crime Junkies podcast with David Mauro! The post Breaking Down Risks in Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. While fully agentic AI malware remains years away, the industry must prepare now.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 17, 2020

A digital panel discussion sponsored by MIT's Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series covered a range of topics from protecting remote workers to phishing to how to manage risk.

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2025

Cybersecurity threats against federal contractors are escalating, with adversaries continuously seeking vulnerabilities within governmental supply chains. This legislation, which has garnered strong bipartisan support, represents a crucial step in reinforcing the nation's cybersecurity posture. government. government.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2025

The latest Ponemon-Sullivan Privacy Report has dropped, and its findings should be a wake-up call for cybersecurity professionals navigating the escalating risks around privileged access. This disconnect between risk awareness and resourcing is a red flag for cybersecurity leaders. Grant temporary, scoped access.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I’m not a CISO, I never have been and hope I never will be. It seems like a lot of hard work and stress, and if you’re the CISO at a company when you suffer a breach it’s difficult to blame the intern without a mob of security professionals criticising you. Risk Appetite. Make everything about risk appetite.

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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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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Recorded Future CISO Jason Steer said software digital supply chains are one of the top risks being faced. The ASEAN region is seeing more cyber attacks as digitisation advances.

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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. Now comes a Forrester Research report that vividly highlights why attaining and sustaining a robust cybersecurity posture translates into a competitive edge.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2025

1 We are frogs, falling asleep in security-debt stew Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt , with critical vulnerabilities festering for an average of 252 days before theyre fixed long enough to turn your tech stack into a hackers swamp. Insight No. The choice is clear: Evolve to ADR or get left behind in the wreckage.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2025

Application Detection and Response (ADR) offers a vital solution to this escalating risk. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 04/25/25 appeared first on Security Boulevard. The strategic imperative is clear: We must implement robust detection and response capabilities within production itself.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Most boards of directors understand the risk, but many will not invest more in cybersecurity and have different concerns about the impact of a breach. The post CISOs, boards not always on the same page appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide. patent filings.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Organizations that fail to comply with the established ICT risk management framework could face significant fines and reputational damage.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

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. The post CISOs and Senior Leadership at Odds Over Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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