Cybersecurity Success Hinges on Full Organizational Support, New CompTIA Report Asserts

September 26, 2024 at 04:34PM According to CompTIA’s “State of Cybersecurity 2025” report, cybersecurity is a top priority for 98% of organizations, but only 25% believe that cybersecurity is improving dramatically. The report highlights a need for increased expertise, with a focus on hiring, training, and AI integration. The full report is available at www.comptia.org. … Read more

Hot topics: Can’t-miss sessions at Mandiant’s 2024 mWISE event

July 24, 2024 at 10:24AM Register for mWISE™, a cybersecurity conference by Mandiant, now part of Google Cloud, in Denver on September 18-19, 2024. The session catalog is available, featuring nine content tracks. Highlights include new tracks on AI and cybersecurity, and a Next Gen CISO track. Register by August 12 to save $300. Sponsored … Read more

Europe Sees More Hacktivism, GDPR Echoes, and New Security Laws Ahead for 2024

December 26, 2023 at 02:45PM The evolving geopolitical landscape has heightened cybersecurity challenges in Europe, especially with increased hacktivism and ransomware attacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities. Legislation like the NIS2 directive and local laws in Germany have acknowledged the heightened risks for critical infrastructure. GDPR enforcement, the impact of hybrid work, and AI security considerations also … Read more

Microsoft Is Getting a New ‘Outsider’ CISO

December 6, 2023 at 05:46PM Microsoft’s EVP of Security, Charlie Bell, announced that Bret Arsenault will transition from the CISO role to chief security adviser, and Igor Tsyganskiy is set to become the new CISO in the coming year. The change reflects a strategic emphasis on security and AI integration, and Tsyganskiy’s appointment is well-received … Read more