Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

KrebsOnSecurity reviewed the Web sites for the global top 100 companies by market value, and found just five percent of top 100 firms listed a chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO). Nobody’s saying these companies don’t have CISOs and/or CSOs and CTOs in their employ.

CSO 249

CSO CISO Marketing Banking 249

Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2024

A survey of 1,031 CISOs finds that cybersecurity leaders are paradoxically getting more comfortable with current levels of risks at a time when CEOs may be finally becoming more cautious. The post Survey Sees Modern CISOs Becoming More Comfortable With Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISO 80

CISO Risk Cybersecurity Security Awareness 80

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2024

This poses a significant risk to businesses, as these individuals can gain access to sensitive information and intellectual property. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/30/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISO 111

CISO Cybersecurity Authentication Security Awareness 111

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2024

Chief information security officers (CISOs) are struggling to manage cybersecurity effectively due to a lack of strategic support from other C-suite executives, according to a LevelBlue survey of 1,050 C-suite and senior executives. The post AI Integration, Budget Pressures Challenge CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISO 115

CISO Information Security Cybersecurity Security Awareness 115

Cisco Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Insights from our new Advisory CISO, Helen Patton. If there’s anyone who’s been put through their paces in the security industry, it’s Helen Patton , our new Advisory Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Helen has come to Cisco from The Ohio State University, where she served as CISO for approximately eight years.

CISO 121

CISO Education Technology Media 121

Cisco Security

JUNE 16, 2021

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of my CISO Advisors team, Bruce Brody. Bruce joins us with three decades of proven security leadership under his belt. He was the first executive-level CISO at the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Energy, and has had more recent success as CISO at Cubic Corporation and DRS Technologies.

CISO 114

CISO Security Awareness Risk Cybersecurity 114

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.

CISO 119

CISO Security Awareness Risk Government 119

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.

CISO 130

CISO Security Awareness Risk Government 130

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Understanding business risk empowers CISOs to provide a comprehensive picture of the business’ cloud security posture, which will help teams detect, prioritize and remediate threats to stop cloud and app-related breaches. The post Cloud Security Risk Prioritization is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

Risk 118

Risk CISO Security Awareness Cybersecurity 118

Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This affected all levels of the cybersecurity landscape, and it has had a particularly broad impact for those in the C-Suite, specifically, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). So, what is an already over-stressed CISO to do? Building a Positive Security Culture Using Integrations. Technological update.

CISO 121

CISO Technology Digital transformation Cybersecurity 121

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Building a security awareness training program to develop a strong infosec culture requires time and money, and chief information security officers frequently try to make a case for such an investment by citing return on investment and other metrics of success. . Huisman also had some advice for CISOs trying to make a case.

CISO 88

CISO Security Awareness Phishing InfoSec 88

Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

Risk 139

Risk Hacking Government Digital transformation 139

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A global survey from recruitment firm Marlin Hawk that polled 470 CISOs at organizations with more than 10,000 employees found nearly half (45%) have been in their current role for two years or less. The post Survey Reveals Limits of CISOs’ Management Experience appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISO 97

CISO Security Awareness Risk Government 97

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Oftentimes, how organizations measure risk determines how they will prioritize investments. For IT professionals, building a set of metrics for security needs is often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, because if measurements look at the wrong data or indicators, they may lead to a false sense of security.

Risk 134

Risk CISO Security Awareness Mobile 134

Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2021

Mário João Fernandes, born and raised in Mozambique, has been working in the banking sector for 29 years and has been fulfilling dedicated security roles in the cybersecurity space for over 11 years. The post Hi-5 With A CISO <br><br> Mário Fernandes, Banco BPI appeared first on CybeReady.

CISO 105

CISO InfoSec Banking Cybersecurity 105

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.

Security Awareness 71

Security Awareness Technology CISO Risk 71

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients. Incorporate security education into corporate volunteer or mentoring programs.

Education 203

Education CISO Security Awareness Cybersecurity 203

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Michael Gregg, the CISO for the State of North Dakota, speaks across the country, including keynoting at SecureWorld Detroit on Sep. A recent blog by Frank Domizio titled " The CISO Role: Beyond Technology " explores exactly what I am talking about. That's a soft skill that even the most adept CISOs are still trying to master.

CISO 113

CISO Risk Government Cybersecurity 113

SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

“It will be interesting to know if security people are even in the conversations about how to bring people back to work. My guess is they’re probably not,” said Helen Patton, advisory CISO with Cisco’s Duo Security. “I I suspect that security people, as is historically the case, will be stuck in react mode.” .

CISO 121

CISO Technology Wireless Cybercrime 121

CSO Magazine

JULY 11, 2022

When that happens, an analyst reaches out to the colleague to determine whether he or she violated any security rules and to confirm he or she understands the company’s cybersecurity best practices. Hanson, the CISO and CIO of Code42, a cybersecurity software company, sees value in that outreach.

Risk 85

Risk CISO Security Awareness Software 85

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The most recent Forrester Wave: Security Awareness & Training (SA&T) report was released a few months ago. The report lands at the following conclusion: security awareness training market is in need of disruption. The overall story is that the future of security awareness is human risk.

Security Awareness 53

Security Awareness Marketing Risk CISO 53

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

Risk 130

Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber Risk 130

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This ensures comprehensive security coverage, faster incident response and reduced complexity by combining the strengths of both SIEM and ADR. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/8/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISO 64

CISO Cybersecurity Security Awareness Risk 64

Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Educating employees and implementing a training solution can reduce the risk of a security breach by up to 70%. Startling stats like these are the best way to gain attention and raise awareness around an important cause. If you’re a CISO or security leader, then share this information with your CEO and board members.

Security Awareness 73

Security Awareness Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education 73

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Onboarding new employees into an organization is an exciting time, but it also presents security challenges. Ensuring that new hires understand cybersecurity risks from day one The post Integrating onboarding and security awareness training for employees appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Security Awareness 52

Security Awareness Risk Cybersecurity CISO 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2022

The post Five Questions To Ask Your CISO About Training appeared first on Security Boulevard. Furthermore, it is no longer uncommon for boards and leadership teams to include at least one member who has some experience in this critically important area. Such emphasis tracks the disturbing growth of cyberthreats to businesses.

CISO 78

CISO Cybersecurity Security Awareness Education 78

Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2023

Information security (InfoSec) risk management with third parties, including outsourcing, requires persistence and consistency due to the primary business risk it presents. Third-party managers need to have insights into a variety of areas of information security, including.

InfoSec 96

InfoSec Risk Information Security CISO 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity Cyber Risk CISO Risk 119

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. But even advanced tools can’t tell you who owns it – or what it means to the organization in terms of risk.”. IT or security teams don’t always understand the nuances of the security and communication of these devices.

Security Awareness 68

Security Awareness IoT Risk Healthcare 68

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chief should mean something," said Patrick Benoit , Global CISO for Brinks and member of the SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council. "I By the way, the CISO should not be reporting to the CIO. A CISO reporting to a CIO is basically putting the CIO in charge of reporting risk about his domain.

CISO 116

CISO Artificial Intelligence Phishing Technology 116

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post Third-Party Risk Management Efforts Remain Lackluster appeared first on Security Boulevard. They’re doing so to optimize productivity or, at the very least, remain competitive. While third-party suppliers often provide cost-effectiveness, speed and help increase business agility, they also increase.

Risk 98

Risk CISO Security Awareness Government 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Phishing Security Awareness Education 133

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

All organizations must have security awareness training programs to teach basics to end users. The post CISO Stories Podcast: Fiscally Responsible Ways to Train and Build Community appeared first on Security Boulevard. Similarly, the technical teams need to be exposed to flexible training that is interesting to them.

CISO 52

CISO Security Awareness InfoSec Risk 52

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Once children have identified the rewards of being part of the online world and the risks they want to avoid, they can come up with ways to help protect and care for themselves. Similarly, teaching concepts like the value of information and the importance of privacy and discretion can be made simple for children. Encourage privacy behaviors.

Scams 203

Scams Education Password Management Passwords 203

IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry.

CISO 133

CISO Identity Theft Cybercrime Cybersecurity 133

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Forrester Wave: Security Awareness & Training Solutions (SA&T). The most recent Forrester Wave: Security Awareness & Training (SA&T) report was released a few months ago. The report lands at the following conclusion: security awareness training market is in need of disruption.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Marketing Risk CISO 40