SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

As I was spraying Pestiea DIY pest spray subscription servicearound my home this weekend (sun's out, spray gun's out), I was thinking about the correlation of this home perimeter defense to what CISOs and their teams do to keep their organizations secure. CISO takeaway: Effective cybersecurity isn't a generic solution.

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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. Salvi “The CISO role has fundamentally changed.

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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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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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Tech Republic Security

MAY 24, 2024

A leading cyber lawyer in Australia has warned CISOs and other IT leaders their organisations and careers could be at stake if they do not understand data risk and data governance practices.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

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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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

MARCH 12, 2025

This new agentic AI solution leverages semantic reasoning to analyze application code and logic in real time, delivering deterministic vulnerability detection, contextual risk prioritization, and automated remediation. San Jose, Calif., Aptoris AI-driven approach goes beyond traditional static analysis. Users can learn more at [link].

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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. San Diego or New York City , feel free to skip ahead.

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Javvad Malik

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The movie starts on the outskirts of a jungle and the CISO (Arnie) with his team land in their helicopters. This is a perfect metaphor for how a CISO operates in day to day situations. This is a reminder to all security pros that they need to continually keep their skills up to date or risk becoming a dinosaur. Well read on.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

But that’s not the only takeaway from this year’s Voice of the CISO report. The post CISO Cite Human Error as Top IT Security Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. It’s the wetware. It’s always the wetware.

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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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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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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 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

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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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

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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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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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

While this progress is impressive and efficient, it comes with substantial risks. We need cybersecurity leadersCISOs, cyber risk owners, and IT decision makerswho are willing to challenge the norm, think critically, and make ethical decisions to protect our organisations, and world. Thats essentially the position were in today.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This shift is expected to place significant pressure on organizations that haven’t yet developed trusted data to manage risk effectively. To mitigate risks, businesses will invest in modern, privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as trusted execution environments (TEEs) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE).

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. What if we thought like a psychologist, not just a CISO? And I'm not talking about the shadowy hackers in hoodies. I'm talking about your employees, your executives, even you. The solution?

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s possible to de-risk work scenarios involving personal data by carrying out a classic risk assessment of an organization’s internal and external infrastructure. This de-risks personal data that does not fit in a separate security contour. Related: The dangers of normalizing encryption for government use. Encryption.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Research has found 91% of CEOs view IT security as a technical function that's the CIO or CISO's problem, meaning IT leaders have more work to do to engage senior executives and boards.

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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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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies.

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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

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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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. It’s a subtle shift in focus, and requires a fundamental change in how we, as ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners view and action resilience—not as a one-time project, but as an ongoing programme that provides strategic advantage.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the majority of the global Covid fog finally started lifting in 2022, other events – and their associated risks – started to fill the headspace of C-level execs the world over. In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2023

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks. Nor is the average pay hugely different among all these roles.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Recently, a friend posted a wonderful piece attributed to their hero, the CISO. In business today, the role of a CISO is crucial. With the consistency and severity of cyber attacks and data breaches worsening, compliance becoming a minefield, organisations are turning to (and paying) CISOs for protection and guidance.

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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. It encompasses everything from ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information to reducing risks, maintaining compliance, and building trust with customers.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2024

CISOs have been on something of a wild roller coaster ride the past few years. Given carte blanche, many CISOs purchased a hodge podge of unproven point solutions, adding to complexity. Today, with purse strings tightened – and cyber risks and compliance pressures mounting — CISOs must recalibrate.

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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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