Tag: ciso
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Securing Digital Transformation CISO’s Resource Hub
In today’s hyper-connected world, securing digital transformation is a technological upgrade and a fundamental reimagining of business models, processes, and customer engagement. Organizations are rapidly shifting to cloud platforms, embracing automation, and integrating digital tools to remain competitive and resilient. However, this evolution brings a new spectrum of security challenges, expanding the attack surface and…
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Building a Scalable Cybersecurity Framework CISO Blueprint
Building a scalable cybersecurity framework is essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enabling organizations to adapt to changing threats while supporting business growth. A scalable cybersecurity framework isn’t merely about adding more security controls as an organization expands. It’s about creating a flexible structure that can evolve with the business, anticipate future challenges, and…
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Application Security in 2025 CISO’s Priority Guide
Application security in 2025 has become a defining concern for every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys. The explosion of cloud-native applications, microservices, and APIs has created a complex web of interconnected systems. This complexity, while enabling rapid innovation, has also expanded the attack surface, making applications prime targets…
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Protecting Intellectual Property CISO’s Resource Guide
In today’s digital-first business environment, protecting intellectual property is crucial, as IP remains one of an organization’s most valuable assets. From proprietary algorithms and software code to confidential business strategies and customer data, these digital assets form the competitive backbone of modern enterprises. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), developing comprehensive strategies to safeguard these…
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Behavioral Analytics for Threat Detection CISO Trends
In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs face unprecedented challenges from sophisticated threats, making behavioral analytics for threat detection a critical defense strategy. Traditional security measures like firewalls and antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient against advanced attacks that easily bypass perimeter defenses. Behavioral analytics has emerged as a critical strategy, offering proactive threat detection by…
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Navigating Healthcare Cybersecurity CISO’s Practical Guide
Navigating healthcare cybersecurity is crucial in today’s hyper-connected environment, where it underpins both operational resilience and patient trust. The rapid digitization of medical records, proliferation of connected devices, and the growing sophistication of cyber threats have placed Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at the forefront of organizational strategy. No longer just gatekeepers of compliance, CISOs…
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Preparing for Cyber Warfare CISO’s Defense Resource Guide
In the digital age, preparing for cyber warfare is essential as organizations face unprecedented threats beyond traditional hacking and data breaches. Cyber warfare-where attacks are orchestrated by nation-states or highly organized groups-can cripple critical infrastructure, disrupt business operations, and erode trust in institutions. As these threats become more sophisticated and persistent, the Chief Information Security…
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Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity What CISOs Need to Know Now
As quantum computing transitions from theoretical research to practical application, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face an unprecedented challenge to cryptographic security. The emergence of cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) threatens to break widely-used public-key encryption algorithms that safeguard sensitive data and communications. This looming crisis, often referred to as >>Y2Q>Q-Day,
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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ISMG Editors: Day 3 Highlights From RSAC Conference 2025
Panel Explores AI Innovation, Geopolitical Tensions and Cybersecurity Leadership. ISMG editors share insights from Day 3 of RSAC Conference 2025, unpacking nagging AI security challenges, evolving CISO roles, operational technology protection and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global cybersecurity collaboration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-day-3-highlights-from-rsac-conference-2025-a-28173
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The Expanding Role of CISOs in Tech and Corporate Governance
Team8’s Liran Grinberg on How CISOs Influence Boardrooms and Enterprise Security. With cyber risk ranked as one of the top threats to business continuity, cybersecurity has now become a core component to business survival. Liran Grinberg, co-founder and managing partner at Team8, said the CISO’s role has transformed into one of the most critical positions…
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Current SaaS delivery model a risk management nightmare, says CISO
JPMorgan Chase security chief Patrick Opet laments the state of SaaS security in an open letter to the industry and calls on software providers to do more to enhance resilience First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623300/Current-SaaS-delivery-model-a-risk-management-nightmare-says-CISO
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How CISOs Can Strengthen Supply Chain Security in 2025
The responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are rapidly evolving as digital transformation and global interconnectivity reshape the modern supply chain. In 2025, the supply chain will be more than just a logistical function; it will be a complex, dynamic web of partners, vendors, and technologies, each introducing new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. High-profile…
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The CISO’s Guide to Effective Cloud Security Strategies
As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, CISOs face unprecedented challenges securing dynamic, multi-cloud environments. The shift to cloud-native architectures, hybrid workloads, and decentralized data storage has expanded the attack surface, exposing enterprises to sophisticated threats like supply chain compromises, misconfigured APIs, and insider risks. With 70% of breaches now linked to cloud assets, CISOs must balance…
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Chase CISO condemns the security of the industry’s SaaS offerings
Tags: ai, api, ciso, cloud, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, group, identity, incident response, infrastructure, network, risk, saas, sbom, threatSolutions missing: Fritz Jean-Louis, principal cybersecurity advisor at Info-Tech Research Group, said that he generally agreed with the Chase description of the cybersecurity challenges today.”One of the key points in the letter is that the modern SaaS model concentrates sensitive data behind a handful of cloud front doors. JP Morgan itself has logged multiple third-party…
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JPMorgan Chase CISO Warns of SaaS Security Crisis and Supply Chain Risk
In an open letter, Patrick Opet, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at JPMorgan Chase, raises a critical alarm First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/jpmorgan-chase-ciso-warns-of-saas-security-crisis-and-supply-chain-risk/
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Trump’s undermining of federal cyber efforts demands outrage, says ex-CISO chief Krebs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/trumps-undermining-of-federal-cyber-efforts-demands-outrage-says-ex-ciso-chief-krebs
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JPMorgan Chase CISO Decries Poor SaaS Cybersecurity
‘Providers Must Urgently Reprioritize Security, Writes Patrick Opet. Banking giant JPMorgan Chase called on software as a service providers to improve cybersecurity practices in an open letter accusing them of quietly enabling cyberattackers. An attack on one major SaaS or PaaS provider can immediately ripple through its customers, wrote CISO Patrick Opet. First seen on…
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Platform Shift: Why CISOs Are Embracing Consolidation
Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss on Economic Pressure Impact on Security Budgets. Tight budgets and data challenges are driving enterprises away from best-of-breed security solutions toward more consolidated platforms. Consolidation offers streamlined security and better data visibility and integration, said Keith Weiss, head of U.S. software research at Morgan Stanley. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Weltpassworttag Wird es der letzte sein?
Eigentlich braucht es keinen Aufhänger, um am Weltpassworttag (1. Mai) auf die Bedeutung eines gut gewählten Passworts aufmerksam zu machen. Aber angesichts zunehmender Phishing-Angriffe holt Sophos das Thema noch einmal in die erste Reihe, denn: wenn es nach Chester Wisniewski, Director, Global Field CISO, geht, könnte es obsolet werden. Wissensbasierte Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung (MFA) wie 6-stellige Codes…
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Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on
In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Kennedy, CISO at Group 1001, discusses how cybersecurity initiatives are reshaping enterprise cybersecurity strategy. He … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/29/christopher-kennedy-group-1001-enterprise-cybersecurity-strategy/
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Verantwortungsvolle Cybersicherheit: Der CISO im Zentrum der CSR-Strategie
Die Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) erfordert heute eine strategische Verknüpfung von Cybersicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit. CISOs stellen sicher, dass Investitionen in Cybersicherheit umweltverträgliche Ziele unterstützen und somit zu einer verantwortungsvollen Unternehmensführung beitragen. Die soziale Verantwortung von Unternehmen (CSR) ist heute ein unverzichtbarer strategischer Schwerpunkt, wobei die Cybersicherheit eine Schlüsselrolle spielt. Jüngste Initiativen auf europäischer Ebene,… First…
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JPMorgan Chase CISO warns software industry on supply chain security
In an open letter, Patrick Opet said third-party vendors need to embrace secure development practices over speed to market.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/jpmorgan-chase-ciso–software-supply-chain-security/746476/
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Exposure Management Works When the CIO and CSO Are in Sync
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, finance, infrastructure, jobs, office, risk, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In this post, Tenable CIO Patricia Grant looks at how the CIO/CSO relationship is key to a successful exposure management program. You can read the entire Exposure Management Academy series here. When I…
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Reporting lines: Could separating from IT help CISOs?
Tags: attack, business, cio, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, finance, insurance, metric, mitigation, risk, risk-management, skills, technology, vulnerabilityReporting to the CFO can improve discussions about funding: There’s art and science to secure funding. Number matters in getting budget approval, and cybersecurity is at pains to be seen as more than a cost center. However, two-thirds (66%) of CFOs don’t fully understand the CISO role and have difficulty seeing the tangible return on…
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Building A Strong Compliance Framework: A CISO’s Guide To Meeting Regulatory Requirements
In the current digital landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are under mounting pressure to ensure their organizations meet a growing array of regulatory requirements while maintaining robust cybersecurity. The proliferation of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard…
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Risikobewertung von Drittanbietern wird zunehmend unvermeidbar
Einheitliche Standards fehlen sieben Tipps für trotzdem mehr Widerstandsfähigkeit. Immer mehr Sicherheitsverantwortliche erkennen: Die Risikobewertung von Drittanbietern muss angesichts der aktuellen Cyberbedrohungen eine Kernkomponente der Cyberresilienz-Strategie jedes Unternehmens werden. Dazu sind einheitliche Standards nötig. Doch die gibt es bisher nicht. Es gibt allerdings wirkungsvolle Maßnahmen, die CISOs und Compliance-Beauftragte für die Risikobewertung von… First seen…
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Compliance And Governance: What Every CISO Needs To Know About Data Protection Regulations
The cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, largely due to the introduction of comprehensive data protection regulations across the globe. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) now find themselves at the intersection of technical security, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk management. Their responsibilities have expanded far beyond traditional security operations, requiring them to interpret…