The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber insurance definition. Cyber insurance, also referred to as cyber risk insurance or cyber liability insurance coverage (CLIC), is a policy with an insurance carrier to mitigate risk exposure by offsetting costs involved with damages and recovery after a cyber-related security breach or similar event.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Cyberspace enables connections, whether between individuals, organizations, governments, or some combination of the three. In fact, one can argue that enabling simple, fast, and reliable connections over vast distances and at enormous scales is the key feature of cyberspace that makes it so revolutionary.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Many organizations transact with hundreds of third-party partners, according to EY’s Global Third-Party Risk Management Survey 2019-2020 , a trend that PwC finds shows no sign of slowing, even as the risks increase.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Cyber strategist Pete Lindstrom maintained in an article on CSO that cybersecurity risk is constantly changing in a way analogous to the probability odds in a March Madness tournament. The post Does Cyber Risk Quantification Work? Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is reason enough for all CISOs to place their teams at a heightened state of alert and readiness in the event of deleterious cyber actions by nation-state actors or the cybercriminal groups.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

Learn the 7 keys to better risk assessment. | Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. As a result, managed service providers (MSPs) could be required to adhere to strengthened security rules or guidance going forward.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

The hard truth is that technology alone cant fix the root causes of cyber risk. But just like the coffee drinker who bypasses their local shop, our focus on technology often distracts us from whats most important. These are challenges that require more than just a flashy new tool to overcome.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Siloed cyber tools. Misaligned priorities.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

HP recently announced the findings of a new report – Blurred Lines & Blindspots – a comprehensive global study assessing organizational cyber risk in an era of remote work. The report shows that changing work styles and behaviors are creating new vulnerabilities for companies, individuals, and their data.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Teresa Merklin specializes in cyber risk assessment and engineering for cyber resiliency. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

It is not a book for the CSO. They need to understand why cyber risks aren't like fire risks, they need to drive action by their company, and they don't need, want, or have the time to be able to talk about the difference between Fancy Bear and SQL injection.

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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. A comprehensive approach encompasses aligning with business objectives, identifying key cyber risks, and setting priorities for investment.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Avoiding these biases is critical to ensuring that cyber risks are interpreted and acted upon in an appropriate manner especially when major disruptions happen—such as the recent shift to a more distributed work environment because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber risks intensify, organizations are beefing up defenses and adding more outside consultants and resources to their teams. Our world is getting increasingly digitized, and cybercrime continues to break new records.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 7, 2024

The FBI will host an event exploring agricultural cyber risks in Omaha, Nebraska amid growing concerns of cyber attacks on US agriculture as farms embrace precision agriculture. The post At Nebraska Event, FBI Calls Out Cyber Threats To Agriculture appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. For Hacking.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 11, 2021

Poor cyber literacy is at the root of many of the cybersecurity problems plaguing the U.S. economy, according to Dr. Alissa Abdullah, Deputy CSO at MasterCard. The post At Pride Summit: A Warning On Cyber Literacy appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A core pillar of a mature cyber risk program is the ability to measure, analyze, and report cybersecurity threats and performance. That said, measuring cybersecurity is not easy.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tyler is a nationally recognized cyber security, intelligence, national security expert, and former Director of Cyber Risk Management for AT&T. NETSCOUT's Chief Security Officer, Debby Briggs, was joined by Tyler Cohen Wood for an insightful conversation with Lisa Martin from theCUBE.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

It will be interesting to watch how the SEC navigates this next stage and its broader impact on the approach by executives in managing cyber risk." While these Wells Notices are official investigations, they are a sign of a potential intent to investigate the CISO and CFO.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

A lack of cohesion between software development teams and cybersecurity functions compounds the software supply chain risks faced by organizations, making it all the more urgent for cybersecurity leaders and their teams to better engage with and educate developers. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With cyberattacks rising at an alarming rate around the world, cyber insurance has become an increasingly popular layer of protection for businesses across all sectors. However, despite its clear appeal as a means of supporting and augmenting cyber risk management, insurance might not be the right fit for all companies in every circumstance.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While Zero Trust is a term that is often misunderstood as well as misused, it is an approach that has real value in helping to reduce systematic cyber risk and improve resiliency.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

As artificial intelligence and machine learning models become more firmly woven into the enterprise IT fabric and the cyberattack infrastructure, security teams will need to level up their skills to meet a whole new generation of AI-based cyber risks.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 5, 2024

Chris Walcutt, the CSO at DirectDefense talks about the rapidly changing threat landscape that critical infrastructure owners and operators inhabit, and how savvy firms are managing OT cyber risks. The post Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Click the icon below to listen.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

PREVENT/E2E (End-to-End) uses an outcome-based approach to managing cyber risk incorporating capabilities from across multiple disciplines including attack path modelling, automated penetration testing, breach and attack emulation, security awareness testing and training, and vulnerability prioritization.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

provides a means for cutting through the noise created by an ever-expanding vulnerability landscape so the most critical risks can be identified and remedied. Cyber risk is becoming part of the business risk equation," IDC Research Director Michelle Abraham said in a statement. Cloud-based VMDR 2.0

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Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

It is not a book for the CSO. They need to understand why cyber risks aren’t like fire risks, they need to drive action by their company, and they don’t need, want, or have the time to be able to talk about the difference between Fancy Bear and SQL injection.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2021

But with great autonomy, comes great cyber-risk. Driverless vehicles could save energy, limit car accidents and improve transport infrastructure. They could, eventually, save us the time we’d typically spend concentrating at the wheel. Autonomous cars are like big computers on wheels.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

According to CSO, 2021 shaped up to be an active year for mergers and acquisitions in the cybersecurity industry. Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2021 | CSO Online. There is only one sure fire way to mitigate software application risk, at that is through comprehensive penetration testing. In fact, the volume of U.S.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

AI-based cyber risk management SaaS vendor SAFE Security has announced the release Cyber Risk Cloud of Cloud – a new offering it claims uses generative AI to help businesses predict and prevent cyber breaches.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Understanding the nature of the threat and how to appropriately mitigate that risk should be a shared responsibility, not solely the purview of the CISO or CSO.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Ransomware and data breaches pose a massive risk to organizations, resulting in loss of customer trust and shareholder value, reputation damage, hefty fines, and penalties. Cyber risk is a top concern in US corporate boardrooms, elevating the role of the chief information security officer to rapid prominence.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And nearly 70% of leaders say this skills gap creates additional cyber risks for their business. Given that an estimated 3.4 million people are needed to fill the global cybersecurity workforce gap, it’s no surprise that CISOs feel that they need more staff to safeguard their networks, let alone focus on more strategic priorities.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

By Chris Kirk - Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, Anthony Petito - Principal Technical Delivery Consultant, and Roberto Bamberger - Principal Cybersecurity Consultant As the Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) , our job is to respond to compromises and help our customers increase their cyber resiliency.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

According to a new report from IDC and Magnet Forensics, the significant lack of cybersecurity skills gap and a plethora of other cyber risks are growing concerns. However, ransomware is not the only threat.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The near-total digitalization of every aspect of society that exposes virtually all public and private sector services to escalating cyber threats dictates a more robust, collective defense. To read this article in full, please click here

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