Tag: ciso
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, best-practice, business, ceo, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, network, phone, risk, startup, strategy, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.”CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping…
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CISO enlists agentic AI reinforcements for SecOps
AI agents are already in the hands of adversaries. One aerospace CISO has begun to use them to augment his SecOps staff and even the score. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/news/366617888/CISO-enlists-agentic-AI-reinforcements-for-SecOps
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DORA erfordert robuste Risikomanagementprozesse über die gesamte Lieferkette hinweg
Der Finanzsektor ist mit regulatorischen Anforderungen bestens vertraut, doch DORA stellt insbesondere im Bereich Drittanbieter und Lieferketten neue Herausforderungen dar. Eine durchgehende Compliance erfordert die Anpassung von Risikomanagementprozessen und Service-Level-Agreements. Ein Kommentar von Andre Troskie, EMEA Field CISO bei Veeam. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Wirtschaftsbereichen, die ebenfalls die NIS2 einhalten müssen, sind dem Finanzsektor strenge Vorschriften…
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CISOs are moving closer to the board, but budget hurdles remain
In recent years, CISOs have often felt that their board of directors did not take them seriously. This key issue for cybersecurity, however, is turning around, with 82% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEOs, versus 47% in 2023, according to a survey by Splunk.Splunk’s report, which surveyed 500 CISOs, CSOs, and similar security officers,…
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Want to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Learn to excel at change management
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, finance, fraud, group, guide, Hardware, identity, jobs, password, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerability, zero-trustIf there’s one thing that’s inevitable in cybersecurity, it’s change. Ever-evolving technology requires new protections, threats seem to multiply and morph on a daily basis, and even the humblest pieces of software and hardware demand constant updating to stay secure.That work has been increasing as the importance, visibility, and impact of security initiatives have ramped…
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DeepSeek: The Silent AI Takeover That Could Cripple Markets and Fuel China’s Cyberwarfare
David Jemmett, CEO & Founder of CISO Global Unlike Western AI systems governed by privacy laws and ethical considerations, DeepSeek operates under a regime notorious for state-sponsored hacking, surveillance, and cyber espionage. With AI-driven automation at its disposal, China can rapidly scale its cyberattacks, embedding malware, manipulating financial markets, and eroding trust in global AI……
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5 ways boards can improve their cybersecurity governance
Tags: attack, breach, business, ciso, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, election, endpoint, finance, gartner, governance, government, group, identity, incident, india, infrastructure, jobs, middle-east, network, ransomware, regulation, risk, skills, technology, threat, trainingAs chairman of the board for Cinturion Group, Richard Marshall is intimately involved in ensuring the security of the fiber optic network his company is constructing from India through the Middle East and on to Europe.The monumental Trans Europe Asia System (TEAS) will be difficult enough to build given it will be buried beneath thousands…
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DeepSeek AI angegriffen?
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The cybersecurity skills gap reality: We need to face the challenge of emerging tech
The cybersecurity skills shortage remains a controversial topic. Research from ISC2 states that the current global workforce of cybersecurity professionals stands at 5.5 million, but the workforce currently needs 10.2 million, a gap of 4.8 million people.Skeptics (and there are lots of them) say hogwash! They claim that these numbers are purely self-serving for ISC2,…
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74% of CISOs are increasing crisis simulation budgets
In the aftermath of 2024’s high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including NHS, CrowdStrike, 23andMe, Transport for London, and Cencora, CISOs are reassessing their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/28/cisos-crisis-simulation-budgets/
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How to Prepare for EU AI Act Compliance by February 2nd
As the February 2nd deadline approaches, CISOs and CCOs face the pressing task of aligning their organizations with the EU AI Act’s stringent requirements. Chapter 1, Article 4 mandates AI literacy for all staff involved in AI operations, while Chapter 2, Article 5 prohibits certain practices that could infringe on fundamental rights. This article explores……
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Crisis Simulations: A Top 2025 Concern for CISOs
CISOs are planning to adjust their budgets this year to reflect their growing concerns for cybersecurity preparedness in the event of a cyberattack. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/crisis-simulations-2025-concern-cisos
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CISOs Are Gaining C-Suite Swagger, but Has It Come With a Cost?
The number of CISOs who report directly to the CEO is up sharply in recent years, but many still say it’s not enough to secure adequate resources. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cisos-gaining-c-suite-swagger
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CISOs Boost Crisis Simulation Budgets Amid High-Profile Cyber-Attacks
74% of CISOs plan to increase their cyber crisis simulation budgets in 2025 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ciso-boost-crisis-simulation/
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CISOs’ top 12 cybersecurity priorities for 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, governance, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, mitigation, monitoring, mssp, oracle, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat, training, usa, zero-trustSecurity chief Andrew Obadiaru’s to-do list for the upcoming year will be familiar to CISOs everywhere: advance a zero-trust architecture in the organization; strengthen identity and access controls as part of that drive; increase monitoring of third-party risks; and expand the use of artificial intelligence in security operations.”Nothing is particularly new, maybe AI is newer,…
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Cybersecurity needs women, and it needs to treat them better
Tags: cio, ciso, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data-breach, group, healthcare, jobs, service, skills, technology, trainingThe participation of women in cybersecurity is vital, a non-negotiable proposition. Forget any current handwringing over diversity and equity; it’s fundamental that the contribution of women to the profession has made cybersecurity better.The proverbial door was kicked open long ago for women, who have made major contributions to the development of information security. But it’s…
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The Security Risk of Rampant Shadow AI
While employees want to take advantage of the increased efficiency of GenAI and LLMs, CISOs and IT teams must be diligent and stay on top of the most up-to-date security regulations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/security-risk-rampant-shadow-ai
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CISOs stehen unter Druck – Compliance fordert ihren Tribut von IT-Sicherheitsverantwortlichen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-kommunikation-zwischen-abteilung-vorstand-a-5cff9c51254f348f7b97bf2104bb3940/
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CISOs Dramatically Increase Boardroom Influence but Still Lack Soft Skills
Splunk reveals that 82% of CISOs now report directly to the CEO, but many lack EQ First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisos-increase-boardroom-influence/
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CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout
This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/23/ciso-statistics-insights/
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Is Your Automation Exposing Critical Data?
Is Automation Compromising Your Data Security? In modern business environments, how secure is your automation process? Alarmingly, many companies are unknowingly exposing critical data due to inadequate Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management practices. This emerging field is crucial to maintaining data integrity and has become a high-priority concern for many CISOs, IT professionals, and……
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Mastercard’s multi-year DNS cut-and-paste nightmare
Due to a Domain Name System (DNS) setting error, which the security researcher who discovered it said was almost certainly a cut-and-paste problem, Mastercard had a DNS record with a missing character for almost five years. That error would have allowed attackers to potentially take over the subdomain, create a bogus site that mimics the…
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Rethinking Credential Security
Whether you’re a CISO or a security professional this Q&A is packed with credential security insights you can implement today. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/rethinking-credential-security/
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2024 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Winners: Where Are They Now?
Over the past five years, The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards have celebrated some of the most exceptional women from across the cybersecurity industry. From new starters and students to CEOs and CISOs, the awards aim to celebrate outstanding individuals at every level of the industry. No deed is too small for recognition and…
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Cybersecurity is tough: 4 steps leaders can take now to reduce team burnout
Tags: ai, attack, breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cybercrime, cybersecurity, group, incident response, international, jobs, risk, soc, tactics, threatWorking in cybersecurity is only getting harder. Cybercriminals continue to up their game as security teams scramble to catch up with attack tactics and techniques. Organizations put near-impossible demands on their security departments, often with little or no support.The “always-on” nature of many roles in cybersecurity (from SOC analyst to incident response to the CISO)…
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Security chiefs whose companies operate in the EU should be exploring DORA now
Tags: attack, business, ciso, compliance, conference, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, dora, finance, framework, GDPR, incident, network, regulation, resilience, risk, service, technology, threat, vulnerabilityIf your enterprise operates in Europe, you should care about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which took effect on January 17. DORA, also known as Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament, aims to enhance and build the EU’s cybersecurity capabilities and it has been hanging like the Sword of Damocles over the heads…
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Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient
In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/22/gerald-beuchelt-acronis-backup-strategy/