Tag: ceo
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Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software
Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced a leadership transition. Gil Shwed, the company’s founder and current CEO, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Nadav Zafrir, a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, will step into the CEO position, effective immediately. >>Check Point embarks on a new chapter, with my transition into my…
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How companies can address bias and privacy challenges in AI models
In this Help Net Security interview, Emre Kazim, Co-CEO of Holistic AI, discusses the need for companies to integrate responsible AI practices into their business strategies … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/16/emre-kazim-holistic-ai-strategy/
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ISMG Editors: CEO Shooting Sparks AI Accountability Debate
Also: How Leading Cybersecurity Firms are Gearing up for 2025. In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO and its wider implications for AI-driven decision-making, market strategies for the top cybersecurity companies in 2025 and they are reflecting industry trends. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-ceo-shooting-sparks-ai-accountability-debate-a-27060
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Checkmarx CEO: Evolving Supply Chain Threats Demand Action
Checkmarx’s Sandeep Johri Details Malicious Code, AI Risks in Application Security. As software complexities grow, supply chain security is now essential to application security, according to Sandeep Johri, Checkmarx CEO. Johri discusses the challenges of malicious code, adversarial AI and the market’s call for consolidated security platforms. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/checkmarx-ceo-evolving-supply-chain-threats-demand-action-a-27040
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Cohesity CEO On Closing The Veritas Acquisition, Competing With Veeam, Rubrik, And More
Cohesity plans to take advantage of the new Veritas business it just purchased to out-innovate and out-grow what Poonen calls its “honorable competitors.” First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/storage/2024/cohesity-ceo-on-closing-the-veritas-acquisition-competing-with-veeam-rubrik-more
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The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come
The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO’s killer”, the FMDA or “Free Men Don’t Ask””, was released by a libertarian group. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/luigi-mangione-united-healthcare-3d-printed-gun-fmda-chairmanwon-v1/
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Help Wanted: Who Should be CompTIA’s New CEO?
Tags: ceoFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/analysis/help-wanted-who-should-be-comptias-new-ceo
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Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware
Tags: attack, ceo, cyberattack, cybersecurity, election, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, ransomware, russiaFirst, the Romanian presidential election was annulled after being targeted with cyberattacks from foreign state-sponsored actors and a suspected Russian-controlled massive TikTok influence campaign. Now the Electrica Group, a major electricity provider with 3.8 million customers in Romania, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack.The company told investors on Dec. 9 that it is working with national cybersecurity authorities…
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MSP specialists plugging security gaps
A few weeks after Kaseya sealed the addition of SaaS Alerts, the security player’s CEO details what it will mean for the vendor’s managed service community First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366617021/MSP-specialists-plugging-security-gaps
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Satya Nadella’s Vision for Microsoft: AI, AI and AI
Copilot Enhancements and Other Key Announcements From Microsoft Ignite 2024. Advanced AI took the center stage at Microsoft Ignite 2024. Reflecting on AI as the most transformative technology of our time, CEO Satya Nadella set the tone for Microsoft’s future where every facet of technology is integrated with AI in all key aspects – productivity,…
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Police arrest suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, with grainy pics the only tech involved
Tags: ceoMcDonald’s worker called it in, cops swooped, found ‘gun, suppressor, manifesto’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/10/unitedhealthcare_shooting_camera/
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Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Tags: ceoLuigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/luigi-mangione-arrested-uhc-shooting/
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Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Tags: ceoLuigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/luigi-mangione-arrested-uhc-shooting/
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Gen AI use cases rising rapidly for cybersecurity, but concerns remain
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, grc, group, guide, Hardware, HIPAA, incident response, intelligence, international, malware, middle-east, monitoring, phishing, privacy, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, usaGenerative AI is being embedded into security tools at a furious pace as CISOs adopt the technology internally to automate manual processes and improve productivity. But research also suggests this surge in gen AI adoption comes with a fair amount of trepidation among cybersecurity professionals, which CISOs must keep in mind when weaving gen AI…
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Richard Marko: Cybersicherheit neu gedacht für die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit
Der CEO von ESET beleuchtet die Herausforderungen der Cybersicherheit in einer vernetzten Welt und zeigt, wie Innovation digitale Bedrohungen im Keim ersticken kann. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/we-live-progress/richard-marko-cybersicherheit-neu-gedacht-fur-die-herausforderungen-unserer-zeit/
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Snyk hits $300M ARR but isn’t rushing to go public
Tags: ceoSeveral factors indicate that Snyk, most recently valued at $7.4 billion, could IPO soon. But the CEO told us why it might not. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/06/snyk-hits-300m-arr-but-isnt-rushing-to-go-public/
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Protecting the C-Suite in the Wake of UHC CEO’s Murder
The torrents of public hostility directed at health insurers in the aftermath of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder are serious signs of intensifying cyber and physical threats facing the C-suites of healthcare and many other sectors, said Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/protecting-c-suite-in-wake-uhc-ceos-murder-i-5428
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CEO’s Murder Sparks Outcry Over UHC’s Coverage Denials
Shell Casing Inscription ‘Deny’ Points to Potential Motive in CEO’s Killing. Law enforcement investigating murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare are examining potential motives. But shell casings reportedly found at the crime scene spotlight one of the top motives speculated – anger over the company’s alleged denial of coverage practices. Where does AI fit…
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Veeam Closes $2B Offering to Boost Data Resilience, Eyes IPO
CEO Anand Eswaran Talks Investors, Innovation and Data Resilience Leadership. CEO Anand Eswaran explains how Veeam’s $2 billion secondary offering strengthens its financial position as the data resilience vendor prepares for an initial public offering. He discusses the company’s commitment to innovation and strategic pacts with Splunk, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks. First seen on…
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Tenable’s Amit Yoran Takes Medical Leave; Interim CEOs Named
Tags: ceoCFO Stephen Vintz, COO Mark Thurmond to Run Tenable as CEO Yoran Receives Treatment. Longtime Tenable CEO Amit Yoran is temporarily stepping aside for cancer treatment and recovery, with top deputies Stephen Vintz and Mark Thurmond stepping up to lead the organization. Yoran was diagnosed in March with a treatable form of cancer, but recently…
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US may plan legislation to contain Chinese cyber espionage
US senators were briefed behind closed doors this week on the scale of “Salt Typhoon,” an alleged Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting the nation’s telecommunications networks.The FBI, CISA, and other key agencies, who were part of the briefing, revealed that the sophisticated operation compromised at least eight US telecom firms, stealing metadata and call intercepts, including…
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Smashing Security podcast #396: Dishy DDoS dramas, and mining our minds for data
A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons! Then, we’ll journey into the world of bossware and “affective computing” and explore how AI is learning to read our emotions is this the future of work, or a recipe for dystopia? First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-396/
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Dear CEO: It’s time to rethink security leadership and empower your CISO
Tags: access, application-security, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, defense, finance, governance, jobs, resilience, risk, strategy, toolAs a CISO, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate balance of responsibility and authority, accountability, and autonomy. After writing “The CISO Paradox,” I was struck by how deeply the article resonated with others in the cybersecurity field.Many reached out to share their own stories and frustrations, all pointing to the same glaring misalignment: CISOs are…
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How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds
In this Help Net Security interview, Piotr Kijewski, CEO of The Shadowserver Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to enhance internet security by exposing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/05/piotr-kijewski-shadowserver-foundation-secure-internet/
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed in New York
Tags: ceoBrian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning while walking toward the New York Hilton Midtown for his company’s annual investor conference. According to emerging media reports, Thompson was fired on from roughly 20 feet away by a masked gunman, who appeared to be waiting for Thompson, and…