SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 DBIR is a call to arms for CISOs and security leaders to rethink how they detect, respond to, and recover from breaches. Security teams would be responsible for identifying these weak links to be secured, and setting security thresholds. Your response must be equally fast." Nicole Carignan , Sr.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Make it ADR-compatible When evaluating modern security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, prioritize those with robust integrations for Application Detection and Response (ADR). The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/8/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. in the last year and the continued rise in cyber events. The CIOs and CISOs suggested that while real-time patch status may be known for certain devices, it does not exist for many.”. Looking ahead.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Several innovative CISOs and Security Awareness Executives are sharing the book to bring conversations about cybersecurity into the homes and minds of their employees, clients, and community partners. I’ve also been brought in to host virtual reading events with the book for corporate and nonprofit efforts.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 24, 2021

This will allow us to do great things together, for the benefit of security leaders and also our community, and so I wanted to write this post to talk a little about our joint missions, and how we can help you. About our CISO Advisor team. For example, I worked with a CISO recently who decided to rebrand “Zero Trust” internally.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published updated recommendations for phishing simulations in security awareness training programs. For security awareness training to be successful, it has to be collaborative. 5, Section 5.3 (pg. 5, Section 5.3 (pg. That’s good, right?

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IT Security Guru

JULY 10, 2023

The idea of the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards came from a survey we did many years ago when we asked a simple question – do you often miss family events because of important work commitments? Or those in government protecting us from state-sponsored attacks? And would you believe it – an overwhelming 92% said ‘yes’.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

.” Shelton Newsham, who manages the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Team, told an audience at the SINET security event. ” Santander’s UK CISO/Director of Security & Privacy Services, Emma L eith told Computer Business Review. Even the old ‘drop a USB stick ’ is back.”.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We asked a few practitioners for their take on rising inflation and how it is making their jobs keeping their organizations secure more difficult—and what they are doing to try to combat these issues. "I Andrew Smeaton, CISO at Afiniti, says reassessment of cybersecurity programs and plans is necessary.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

Just like pilot awareness is crucial during unexpected aviation events, cybersecurity's traditional focus on infrastructure needs to shift to more adept governance. The post Cybersecurity Infrastructure Investment Crashes and Burns Without Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

“All of these failures suggest an organization rife with systemic security issues, an ineffective security management program, and a lack of technical controls or compliance with industry standards,” Rogers continued. Password hygiene should be part of employee training and cyber awareness training,” Carson continued.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The large amount and very personal types of data collected by the organization is an extremely valuable dataset for cybercriminals if they want to steal identities, said Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated and are targeting the crown jewels of organizations.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

These include: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are central to this process, aggregating and analyzing data from various sources to identify potential threats. SIEM systems can correlate events from different parts of the network, providing a comprehensive view of security events.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

A global survey of 409 cybersecurity and IT decision-makers from companies with at least 250 employees suggested that while there is a lot more attention being paid to aligning cybersecurity strategy with business goals, most organizations are still spending most of their time reacting to events rather than achieving specific outcomes.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2022

In the Secure World Spotlight Series, we learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. Diego will present a session on " How to Build an Effective Security Awareness Program." Diego Maldonado is a cybersecurity professional with over 30 years of experience in the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

One number kept popping up at this year’s (ISC)2 Security Congress in Las Vegas: 98.5%. Attendees at this year’s event heard CEO Clar Rosso and other speakers share that number a few times. The post How CISA Helps SMBs Address the Security Talent Gap appeared first on Security Boulevard. What is 98.5%?

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The RSA Conference USA 2019 held in San Francisco — which is the world’s largest cybersecurity event with more than 40,000 people and 740 speakers — is a decent measuring stick for representation of women in this field. “At Director/CISO of IT Risk Management. Alexandra holds a B.S. Diane Brown. Ulta Beauty. Diane Brown is the Sr.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

According to these vendors, traditional security tools are getting boosted by advanced algorithms that can analyze large amounts of event and behavioral data to trigger automated decisions that keep organizations safe. appeared first on Menlo Security. The post Is AI revolutionizing cybersecurity? The answer isn’t as clear.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

We should not be focused so much on the organization’s Return on investment or Return on asset around security spending; we should consider for a moment that with every significant security awareness training, every adaptive control, and every security policy only makes the task “of being hacked” even more expensive for the cybercriminals.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Has your organization tested its OT security incident response plan in the last 6 months? Do you remember when you last checked your institutional OT security awareness levels? Are your OT security programs running in compliance with IEC 62443? Why do we need to conduct OT security tabletop exercises regularly?

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Returning to the Aviva Stadium, the event had its largest ever attendance with more than 420 people registered. Help Net Security’s photo gallery captured the flavour of the day-long conference. Georgia Bafoutsou of ENISA, the EU’s information security agency, called on those attending to amplify messages about security awareness.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. In Michigan’s Cyber Partners Program , for example, local communities receive services from a CISO-level consultant. Employee security awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Security teams are solely responsible for security. In the event of an incident, the security team is held responsible. Security measures are driven by a well-drafted security policy and a governance framework that is binding for all employees Yes.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Now it’s this theme I want to explore with you, but before then, I’ll tell you a little bit about the event. Over the course of a day, we explored how the IT and security landscape has shifted exponentially over the past 24 months, and why cybersecurity vigilance is a fundamental priority and necessity for all businesses.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the SecureWorld Spotlight Series, we learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. A : In 2023, I was fortunate to be able to attend the FBI's CISO Academy in Quantico, VA. Jimmy will be presenting on a panel discussion, "Promoting Security Awareness and Combatting Vulnerabilities in 2024."

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

Cline noted that The Institute’s creation borrows elements from other existing frameworks that may not quite be “as expansive in scope, or as lofty,” but do already help grant health care institutions safe harbor, protecting them from fines and penalties in the event of a cyber incident. asked Finn.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Analyzing security alerts Investigating security breaches Implementing protective measures Security Operations Manager: Oversees the daily operations of a security team, manages resources, coordinates incident responses, and ensures compliance with security policies.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Deryck Mitchelson, EMEA field CISO for Check Point, chimed in on this point. With so many alerts coming in to security operations centres and incident management systems, AI can help security teams from being overworked and potentially missing vital signals that something’s wrong. To be trusted, listen,” she said. “I

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2021

must Stop Secret Gag Orders appeared first on Security Boulevard. Microsoft president and CLO Brad Smith says secretly subpoenaing data from cloud providers—blocking them from telling customers—must stop. The post Microsoft’s Legal Head: U.S.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Greg McCarthy, CISO of Boston. Malta called this the “most dangerous identity event there is” due to the “accumulation of… privileges. ,” said fellow panelist Tom Malta, head of IAM at the Navy Federal Credit Union. “It And that toxic combination of access that can get you in a lot of trouble.”

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2021

It's time for Security Awareness to adapt by thinking Cyber The transition to working from home, as well as the necessary technological change, has had an effect on businesses all over the world. Current approaches to human user security are antiquated, infrequent, complex or patronising.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It is no longer just being discussed by CISOs and security professionals, but politicians, school administrators, and hospital directors. We are taking a deep dive into the evolution of ransomware in 2021, starting with the ransomware events of 2021 that made for some of the biggest headlines. Key ransomware events in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2023

” Still, Exabeam CISO Tyler Ferrar told eSecurity Planet by email that he’s hopeful the rules will benefit consumers too by encouraging better security. “But breach notices are not security – and never will be.” ” The problem, Bird said, lies in viewing security through a rearview mirror.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Finding the right balance between security and operability is one of the greatest challenges security professionals face, but it’s absolutely essential for a successful cybersecurity strategy.”. Tyler Farrar ,CISO, Exabeam. And for those that fell victim, many experienced multiple ransomware events.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Suing the CISO: SolarWinds Fires Back. However, this is not just another nameless, faceless piece of litigation; this one specifically names the company's Chief Information Security Officer. A group of investors filed the suit which specifically calls out SolarWinds, its former CEO, and also Tim Brown, who is VP of Security and CISO.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

Biden has also appointed several seasoned security experts to leadership roles in the CISA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and a federal CISO. It is essential that we have executive-level accountability that promotes a culture of security awareness.

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