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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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

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

AUGUST 5, 2021

The 5 th annual Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals report from ESG and the Information Systems Security Association ( ISSA ) provides valuable insight into the challenges cybersecurity pros face, how they see themselves relative to the rest of the organization, and what brings them job satisfaction, among many other data points.

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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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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

million people was exposed in a data breach lasts year, prompting AppOmni CSO Cory Michal to say that data collection companies like DISA and National Public Data need more oversight, regulations, and penalties. The post DISA Breach Highlights Need for Stronger Oversight: AppOmni CSO appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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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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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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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

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 10, 2021

Every chief security executive knows that one of the most important—and perhaps challenging—aspects of the job is getting the funding needed to support the cybersecurity program. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs.

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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 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 Ryan Mostiller Q : Why or how did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path? Q : What are the biggest challenges facing the cybersecurity profession?

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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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

It was fitting that the opening keynote panel for SecureWorld Chicago on June 8th was titled " Making the Cybersecurity Music: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Today's InfoSec Landscape. Well, information security, cybersecurity happens to be a critical part of the business, being able to achieve strategic objectives.

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