The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

But as cybersecurity threats evolve, it’s equally important to involve the chief information security officer (CISO) and their team in the due diligence process for any vendor an organization may consider using.Once again, the Unitronics attack offers a great example of why involving security teams early and often is a good idea.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

CISOs, recognizing the value of thinking like the enemy, have overcome this deficit by conducting penetration testing or red teaming exercises, attacking themselves to test their defenses. To read this article in full, please click here

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NopSec

MARCH 27, 2015

Penetration tests are point-in-time adversarial tests aimed at testing the intrusion prevention, detection, and incident response capabilities and controls of an organization. Once the pen testing report is delivered, the vulnerabilities are remediated with various degree of urgency. Thanks @mubix.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 25, 2025

Become the Influence A NetSPI podcast, Agent of Influence features experts in the cybersecurity field as they engage in conversation with Nabil Hannan, NetSPI Field CISO and podcast host, about the life and challenges as a leader in cybersecurity. Join Nabil Hannan, NetSPI Field CISO, on the Agent of Influence podcast.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Wainwright “We’re excited to release VECTR Enterprise to help CISOs and their teams clearly tell the story of their adversary detection program strengths, needs, and changes over time. For more information about VECTR™ Enterprise Edition, please visit [link]. Based in Philadelphia, SRA operates across the USA, Ireland and Australia.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2021

Ira Winkler, CISO at Skyline Technology Solutions, recounts his amazing journey from wannabe astronaut to NSA intelligence analyst, social engineer, systems hacker and author, and some of the crazy things that happened along the way - check it out. The post CISO Stories Podcast: So You Want to be a Cyber Spy?

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Mitnick Security

JUNE 27, 2023

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you have the responsibility of not only directing your organization’s security but also conveying your risk status to leadership. The stakes are high.

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 28, 2025

EP135 AI and Security: The Good, the Bad, and theMagical We feature insights from Google Clouds CISO, Phil Venables, on the multifaceted impacts of AI on security.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

Penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity and compliance tool today, but it's also highly misunderstood. First, pen tests have materially changed in the last couple of years, and many CIOs and CISOs still think of pen tests the way they used to be. Automated tools are a huge boon for penetration testers. "One

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 8, 2025

As the first women owned penetration testing provider in the UK some 28-years ago, Ive researched, campaigned, written, spoken and stepped up as a visible role model, always presenting the business case. For nearly a decade, we’ve heard the same discussion in cybersecurity circles about the gender diversity problem.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NetSPI, a top penetration testing and vulnerability management company, recently announced a $410 million funding round, a huge amount in a year in which $100+ million rounds have become a rarity. Before co-founding Cyolo, Almog Apirion was a CISO for 15 years. “I As for NetSPI, it fits into this sweet spot. Arctic Wolf.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2018

There will be certain strategic aspects that include developing a road map of what they want to accomplish, how to incorporate threat modeling, how they are going to incorporate static, dynamic and penetration testing, and how they are going to do security evangelism to the developer. Silos simply no longer work.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2022

Red Team Exercises are one of the best ways for CISOs to validate the security controls effectively. The post How do Red Team Exercises help CISO to Validate the Security Controls Effectively? The post How do Red Team Exercises help CISO to Validate the Security Controls Effectively? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite their differences, both vulnerability scans and penetration tests are part of the wider vulnerability management framework or process. They are two different tools, each essential in their own way and critical for chief information security officers (CISOs) to keep their infrastructure safe.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As one CISO said to me, “With immediate suppliers you can learn how to trust; beyond them you need to learn how to pray.” These CISO-to-CISO conversations may feel awkward, but they are necessary, the authors of a recent McKinsey.com article stressed. Already CISOs often chat offline.

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Mitnick Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you have the responsibility of not only directing your organization’s security but also conveying your risk status to leadership.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For a comprehensive view of security in ML models, access our white paper, “ The CISO’s Guide to Securing AI/ML Models.” Learn about our AI/ML Penetration Testing or contact us for a consultation. These five questions will kickstart any AI journey with security in mind from the start.

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Until recently, discovering the answer to such questions has required exercises such as white hat penetration testing or the completion of lengthy or sometimes generic security posture questionnaires. But it can also be used in lieu of third-party assessments—applying recommended assessments instead of expensive penetration testing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2025

More than any other FinServ regulation, it includes unique components, such as the requirement for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and an annual compliance certification.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2025

EP135 AI and Security: The Good, the Bad, and theMagical We feature insights from Google Clouds CISO, Phil Venables, on the multifaceted impacts of AI on security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Conduct risk assessments and penetration tests to determine the organization’s attack surface and what tools, processes and skills are in place to defend against attacks. If an attack occurs, Gartner notes, the press is likely to contact company directors, not the CISO. Initial Assessments. Ransomware Governance.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Governance and Accountability: Organizations must establish governance structures, including appointing a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or equivalent roles, to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. Implementation of Security Controls: Controls based on standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new NY regulations, however, go further by requiring hospitals to implement: Tailored cybersecurity programs, Designation of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Penetration testing, Mandatory breach reporting within 72 hours. However, neglecting these measures could prove costlier in the long run.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue team members might be led by a chief information security officer (CISO) or director of security operations, making this team the largest among the three. These members may be led by a director of penetration testing or a senior security consultant and be organized in sub-teams based on the type of testing they are performing.

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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. Pre pandemic, Nominet released a study, Life Inside the Perimeter: Understanding the Modern CISO and reported on cybersecurity’s leaders. billion) is expected online.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

a researcher, a professional penetration tester, a reverse engineer, a CISO, etc.) During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 16, 2024

You’re about to have your first Red Team experience, or maybe your first one in the CISO seat of your organization. If your goal is to absolutely find a way from the outside into your organization, you probably should do an External Network Penetration Test instead. How Often Should I Plan for Red Team Testing?

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NetSpi Executives

JULY 16, 2024

It’s not often that I have the chance to speak to a room full of CISOs, but I was especially excited to present when I recently had this opportunity. I spoke on the trending topic of Gen AI and LLMs, specifically what types of AI security testing CISOs should be looking for when implementing these systems.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is the type of incident that could have been identified as a risk by a properly scoped penetration test and detected with the use of internal network monitoring tools. This further reinforces that doing security correctly at any organization is a cultural characteristic. holistic security needs an engaged workforce on all levels.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

It’s always tempting to blame budgets, but most CISOs feel confident about their budgets and have already deployed significant resources. Penetration tests can uncover both exposed and unacknowledged vulnerabilities, but most penetration tests don’t cover a full organization.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Even the most proactive enterprise CISO doesn’t have clear guidance on how to effectively move forward. What should enterprise CISOs do? The two most common recommendations are Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) and penetration tests, or pentests. But each of these have major limitations.

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Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 7, 2024

Episode 2: Adaptation In the second episode, I share the unusual path I followed to my current role as a CISO, having undertaken a variety of positions in cybersecurity. System administration, network security, penetration testing, professional services, product management. It's been quite a journey!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Introduction Imagine you’re the CISO of a rapidly growing tech company. Your infrastructure is expanding daily, and with each new line of code, the potential attack surface grows. The post PTaaS vs. Bug Bounty Programs: Complementary or Competing Approaches? appeared first on Strobes Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

Especially as new ransomware organizations develop, knowing how exposed you are to ransomware attacks and monitoring your security posture through ongoing vulnerability management and proactive penetration testing is vital to bolster your defenses. ” Tim Prendergrast, CEO, strongDM.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Howard Taylor, CISO of Radware, goes so far as to call it the “death of trust.” As a result, some are now taking extra precautions such as hiring specialized companies to conduct penetration testing audits on externally facing partner resources. And they may not even be aware that they have them.

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Cisco Security

MAY 10, 2022

The CISO was incredulous and unfortunately had a false sense of security that he shared with others in the organization. We performed a penetration test as part of a red team exercise, and the resulting report was quite unflattering.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enhanced Governance Requirements Entities must appoint a qualified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a direct reporting line to the board of directors. Schedule periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses before attackers do. These changes took effect in 2024.

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