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A Chief Security Concern for Executive Teams

Krebs on Security

Even among top tech firms, less than half list a chief technology officer (CTO). 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).

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Few Fortune 100 Firms List Security Pros in Their Executive Ranks

Krebs on Security

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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Biden memo, infrastructure deal deliver cybersecurity performance goals and money

CSO Magazine

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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GAO report faults CIOs, OMB for slow adoption of cybersecurity recommendations

CSO Magazine

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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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2022

CSO Magazine

The number of cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions deals in 2021 set a record pace. Many of the 2021 transactions CSO reported were in the identity and cloud security markets, especially toward the end of the year. The first three quarters of the year saw 151 transactions in the industry, according to 451 Research.

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BrandPost: The state of operational technology and cybersecurity

CSO Magazine

Today, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT networks is accelerating because organizations can use the data collected by physical equipment and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices to identify issues and increase efficiency. However, IT/OT convergence also means cybersecurity is even more critical.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Dr. Fred Kwong

SecureWorld News

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. He has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors.