CSO Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

I am proud to say that the annual Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals report from ESG and ISSA is now available for free download. As part of the research for this report, we always ask cybersecurity professionals several questions about the global cybersecurity skills shortage. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over the past two years, the rise of big-ticket ransomware attacks and revelations of harmful software supply chain infections have elevated cybersecurity to the top of the government's agenda. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] Learn the The 5 types of cyberattack you're most likely to face. |

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CSO Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Both efforts aim to prepare the nation for the next significant cybersecurity incidents, making up for lost time due to the previous administration's relative inattention to the topic. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Learn what you need to know about defending critical infrastructure. |

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cybersecurity buzzwords and buzz phrases are a dime a dozen. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Here are the 11 cybersecurity buzzwords and phrases that should be laid to rest in 2021.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Marinkovic says CISOs instead need to find metrics that provide actionable information that they and the other enterprise leaders can then use to make decisions.

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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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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

The US General Accountability Office (GAO) issued the 19-page report , “Cybersecurity and Information Technology: Federal Agencies need to Strengthen Efforts to Address High-Risk Areas” on July 29. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2021

The cybersecurity mantra at Jefferson Health is “if we can’t do it well, we’re not going to do it” says Mark Odom, CISO of the Philadelphia-based healthcare organization. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

JULY 28, 2021

Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] It is a companion project to the company’s ATT&CK framework. While complementary, the two projects are very different. Review the best Mitre D3FEND advice to harden Windows networks. | To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] Piled on top of that is a growing wave of ransomware and software supply chain attacks. . Learn the The 5 types of cyberattack you're most likely to face. | To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity professionals interested in raising their profiles as subject matter experts can count on social media to become more visible. Step 1: Define your cybersecurity area of expertise and what success mean to you. With everyone being online this may not be enough though.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That is why, for this October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month , we encourage you to Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart! Cybersecurity First at Work. Owning your role in cybersecurity can seem cumbersome when approached by someone outside the security industry. Cybersecurity First at Home. Don’t make passwords easy to guess.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2021

Though often overlooked in favor of cybersecurity, physical security is equally important. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. And, indeed, it has grown into a $30 billion industry. All the firewalls in the world can’t help you if an attacker removes your storage media from the storage room.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. As with any business software decision, the password manager discussion starts with requirements, specifically regarding features.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Effective partnerships between CISOs and their cybersecurity vendors are integral to security success. A well-oiled relationship built on trust, communication and mutual understanding can reap significant benefits for a business’s cybersecurity posture.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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CSO Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

Neurodiversity within cybersecurity is progressively becoming a topic of regular, meaningful discussion across the sector. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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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. 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.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

Cybersecurity pros interested in metrics and measures frequently ponder and pontificate on what measures would be best to show the board of directors. Coming up with cybersecurity metrics from a business perspective can be a challenge. That can be a tricky proposition because “we have to speak like the business” is also a mantra.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2024

Last week, CrowdStrike, one of the cybersecurity industry’s most reputable solution providers, inadvertently caused more disruption across the Internet than all the threat actors active online at the time. All companies – including cybersecurity vendors – are racing to leverage automation and AI to boost innovation, i.e. increase revenue.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Get to know Dr. Fred Kwong Q : Why did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path? Q : How would you describe your feelings about cybersecurity in one sentence?

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity continues to be high on the agenda of governments across the globe, with both national and local levels increasingly working to counter cybersecurity threats. Here are 22 notable cybersecurity initiatives introduced around the world in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. My advice for anybody that asks me which certifications they should get is this: find a certification in a subject that you wish to learn about,” Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard said. “If Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Anyone who ever attended an RSA conference understands that cybersecurity vendors introduce hundreds of amazing, innovative products every year. That means enterprises need to deploy SD-WAN, secure access service edge (SASE) and zero trust network access (ZTNA). But C-level execs aren’t looking for the flashiest new point products.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard cybersecurity professionals say something like, “Not having multi-factor authentication is a huge risk for our organization.” The cybersecurity piece of this typically focuses on incidents where these outcomes were caused by an intelligent adversary.)

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

"Basically, every organization that uses this tool is at risk of losing their AI models, having an internal server compromised, and having their AWS account compromised," Dan McInerney, a senior security engineer with cybersecurity startup Protect AI, told CSO. It's pretty brutal." To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 5, 2023

Google has announced a new entry-level cybersecurity certificate to teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a move that has raised concerns about the company's cybersecurity posture, Amy Bogac, Clorox's CISO, has stepped down from her position. Some speculate that Bogac may have been frustrated with the company's slow response to the cyberattack and its lack of investment in cybersecurity measures.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers work hard to keep the digital world safe, but every once in a while their own physical security is at risk. Anyone who has been in this field long enough has stumbled upon stories of infosec professionals receiving threats or has experienced incidents themselves.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

It was first coined by cybersecurity expert Wendy Nather in 2011, and the concept is just as relevant today as it was then (if not more so). The security poverty line broadly defines a divide between the organizations that have the means and resources to achieve and maintain mature security postures to protect data, and those that do not.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) yesterday announced a second security directive that requires owners and operators of TSA-designated critical pipelines to implement cybersecurity measures that help protect against malicious digital incidents.

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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. What can be measured in cybersecurity? To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Now that everyone, their brother, sister, and dog have chimed in on cybersecurity predictions for 2023, here are a few observations based on some recent ESG research. As for cybersecurity, 65% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending in 2023.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After issuing cybersecurity requirements for pipeline companies via two directives earlier this year, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) will now also issue cybersecurity requirements for rail systems and airport operators.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

Even more alarming is that these attacks are happening despite businesses doubling down on their cybersecurity spend. Cybersecurity is at a critical inflection point where five megatrends are making the threat landscape riskier, more complicated, and costlier to manage than previously reported.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

And while ML has frequently been used to make sense of big data—to improve business performance and processes and help make predictions—it has also proven priceless in other applications, including cybersecurity. Why Machine Learning Has Become Vital for Cybersecurity The need for machine learning has to do with complexity.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

CISOs are no longer only responsible for the cybersecurity of systems used internally. Assessing risk requires identifying baseline security criteria around key elements such as customer contracts and regulatory requirements, Neil Lappage, partner at LeadingEdgeCyber and ISACA member, tells CSO.

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