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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2025

1 How to survive without CISA As CISA scales back , its time for enterprises to wake up to a harsh reality: You cant rely on the government to secure your infrastructure. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 04/11/25 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insight No.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is undeniably complex, yet incredibly rewarding. However, the challenges faced by CISOs are mounting, exacerbated by the evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment. These incidents underscore the critical importance of effective governance in cybersecurity programs.

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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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Cisco Security

JULY 1, 2021

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. federal government in particular, the CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In many organizations, and in the U.S.

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Lohrman on Security

APRIL 10, 2022

How can public-sector CISOs navigate the complicated issues surrounding budgets? Through good times and bad, these ideas can help.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Balonis Frank Balonis , CISO, Kiteworks By 2025, 75% of the global population will be protected under privacy laws, including U.S. state privacy laws, the EUs governance of ethical AI deployment, and updated regulations in India and Japan. The SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule highlights transparency in governance.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2021

Mentioning the phrase “shadow IT” to CISOs often results in an eye-roll or a grimace. As one who spent most of his adult life within government dealing with home-based IT capabilities that far outstripped those in the office, I know this feeling. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Guess which CISOs tend to prioritize? Thats why a group of us, led by Evan Lam and Sudheesh Singanamalla, have a new short paper* in NDSS, On the (In)Security of Government Web and Mail Infrastructure : Abstract: Government web infrastructure is a critical part of todays Internet and the functioning of society.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The role of the CISO has evolved, and so have the responsibilities. Some believe a CISO must have technical knowledge and experience as a cybersecurity professional, others think leadership skills such as being able to communicate with boards are what matters most. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

Do you have control of your information in each country, or does the government also have access (and control) of your data? There is no one-size-fits-all set of rules and therein lays the conundrum for CISOs, especially those whose customer base or digital infrastructure crosses political boundaries.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

In a presentation titled Digital governance for boards and senior executives: AI, cybersecurity, and privacy , she called on her extensive experience advising boards on these areas. Boards and senior executives face several questions about how best to approach the challenges of cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses. This gives me an invaluable macroview not only of how the last 12 months have affected organizations and what CISOs are thinking about, but also how the upcoming year is shaping up.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 14, 2022

These are all very real situations for today’s CISO. One CISO cannot be everywhere all the time and engage meaningfully with all these groups. The Deputy CISO role isn’t just good for your team and your organization. Characteristics of a great deputy are simple… what makes you a great CISO?

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of our growing CISO Advisor team, Pam Lindemeon. Pam is an exceptional leader; dedicated to advancing women in the IT industry, and I’m so glad she’s now joined Cisco to work closely with our community of CISOs and offer advice and guidance based on her incredible experience. Pam Lindemeon.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. Government secrets: Classified information, military secrets, or other sensitive government information that can be used for espionage. CISOs should begin to familiarize themselves with these and evaluate their potential suitability for adoption.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are a range of distinct roles/missions that hold the CISO title. The post Different Types of CISOs, Diverse Missions appeared first on Security Boulevard. Their ultimate goals are similar, but how they are positioned to do that varies.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 23, 2021

Steinberg, who serves as a cybersecurity expert witness, a cybersecurity advisor to both businesses and governments, and a popular columnist, has led organizations within the cybersecurity industry for over two decades. Steinberg brings important insights about cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence to this community.”.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 3, 2025

And now, you finally got that call, to be a CISO at an organization. Before diving into security strategies, CISOs need to invest time in understanding the organization's culture, strategic roadmaps, operational dynamics, industry, and so forth. Was there a previous CISO? You ' ve worked in the trenches.

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2025

government. This means that thousands of government contractors will soon be required to implement structured processes for identifying, reporting, and mitigating vulnerabilities, aligning them with U.S. government and among the many contractors and vendors that support federal agencies."

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Enterprises must secure AI agents, adopt proactive data governance, and deploy AI-based security platforms. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. Collaborative efforts between security vendors, AI providers, and businesses will be key to counter automated, scalable attacks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

From a governance standpoint, Agnidipta Sarkar, Vice President of CISO Advisory at ColorTokens, emphasizes the critical role of regulatory frameworks. In his view, prolonged breach response times often indicate inadequate data governance and limited internal controls. Maybe the healthcare industry needs a similar regulation."

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 29, 2020

Some CISOs, at first, were reserved and said, ‘We’re not moving to the cloud.’ Nasser: It’s one of two things, when the legal department comes in, or the government comes in, and there’s a conversation around regulation and privacy. So if you’re a Microsoft shop, you’re on an Office 365 and a Windows 10 migration path.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2023

On January 11, 2023, presiding United States District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco denied the motion of Joe Sullivan, the former CISO of Uber, for a judgment of acquittal. The post Former Uber CISO Conviction Affirmed by Trial Court appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A survey of IT security pros by cybersecurity firm BlackFog found that 70% of them said federal cases like that against SolarWinds' CISO hurt their opinion about the position, but some said they expected the boards of directors would take the issues of security more seriously.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this post, we look at the enforcement actions the SEC has taken and what public company CISOs should do to stay in compliance. But theyre just one example of the additional attention governments around the world are giving to cyber risk. Exposure management can help meet the SEC requirements So what can a CISO do about this?

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

But as a CISO or cyber risk owner, it’s not just about locking down sensitive informationits about doing it without slowing down your people. Amid a backdrop of increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyberattacks, APTs are a growing concern for CISOs and cyber risk owners.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Their Unified Identity Security Platform brings togetheridentity and access managementsolutions:Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access Management (AM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), andActive Directory Management (AD Mgmt)capabilities to enable organizations to shift from a fragmented to a holistic approach to identity security.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2024

and its Chief CISO, Timothy G. government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. The case highlights the critical role of CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders in maintaining transparent and effective security practices. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against SolarWinds Corp.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

Have you started pulling together information for the government’s requirement of self-attestation as to the security practices you follow in your SDLC for any software used or purchased by the U.S. federal government? The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 3/3 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Heath Renfrow, Co-Founder and CISO of Fenix14, urges organizations to go further with a more robust strategy: "We advocate for our 5-4-3-2-1 backup methodology. Beyond the 3-2-1 rule: toward hardened resilience Many experts advocate the 3-2-1 rulethree copies of your data, stored on two types of media, with one offsite.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) As Chief Information Security Officer, you’ve arrived at the C-Suite. There are only about 7,500 CISOs in the United States, compared to 70,000 chief information officers (CIOs), according to CISO Global. Salary: $124,424, Cyberseek. Network giant Cisco Systems Inc.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

In a sentencing memorandum filed with a San Francisco federal court on April 27, 2023, prosecutors argued that Joe Sullivan—the former CISO of Uber and a former federal computer crimes prosecutor himself (with the same office)—should serve 15 months in federal prison for his role in the ride-sharing company’s concealment of a data breach.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Veeam Backup and Replication flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog North Korea-linked APT37 exploited IE zero-day in a recent attack Omni Family Health data breach impacts 468,344 individuals Iran-linked actors target critical infrastructure organizations macOS HM Surf flaw in TCC allows bypass Safari privacy settings Two Sudanese (..)

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