January 31, 2024 at 10:02AM Business leaders need to recognize that cybersecurity should be a strategic aspect of the business, rather than just a cost center, due to its value in protecting and enabling the business. The relationship between CIOs and CISOs has become more equal, and IT and security teams have become integral to … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 04:50PM SolarWinds disputed SEC’s jurisdiction and denial of cybersecurity shortcomings charges. SEC alleged SolarWinds failed to protect systems and misled customers about cyber threats. SolarWinds insisted it made proper disclosures, and SEC seeks to regulate cybersecurity controls beyond its scope. SolarWinds maintained transparency and claimed to be unfairly characterized as a … Read more
January 25, 2024 at 06:10PM Panorays’ 2024 CISO Survey of 200 CISOs reveals that 94% are concerned about third-party cybersecurity threats, with 65% anticipating an increase in third-party cyber risk budget. Only 3% have already implemented a third-party cyber risk management solution, and 33% plan to do so in 2024. CISOs prioritize AI-driven solutions and … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM F5 announced that Samir Sherif is named Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. In the role, he will lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security culture, and oversee cybersecurity standards and programs. Sherif has previously served as CISO at Absolute Software and Imperva and had a long career at … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 09:44AM Webinar on remote working and network security. Remote work is here to stay, but security is crucial. Zscaler offers solutions for secure app access, traffic elimination, issue detection, and cost reduction. Join the webinar on 16 January at 6pm GMT/1pm ET/10am PT to learn more. Sponsored by Zscaler. Register to … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 08:00AM Michael Gregg, CISO for North Dakota, discusses leveraging grants to reduce cyber insurance costs for municipalities. The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enables states to enhance cybersecurity through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Connecticut’s CISO, Jeff Brown, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and support to improve cybersecurity … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 09:28AM Former Uber CISO Joe Sullivan disclosed details of the 2016 data breach at Black Hat Europe, reflecting on his firing and legal issues. The breach compromised 57 million accounts, and a $100,000 payment to attackers was considered a bug bounty. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of personal protections for security professionals … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 07:06AM In today’s digital age, businesses face increasing cyber threats, yet not all can afford a full-time CISO. Enter the vCISO, crucial in establishing and guiding an organization’s cybersecurity. The first 100 days are pivotal, and a five-step playbook offers valuable guidance, covering goals, pitfalls, and key activities to ensure success … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 06:09AM Modern-day demands require organizations to be flexible and digitally savvy, with a focus on remote work and cloud computing. The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) is crucial in ensuring secure digital transformation. The CISO must balance innovation with security, collaborate with other leaders, and engage early in … Read more
November 22, 2023 at 06:02AM Microsoft’s bug bounty program, which pays out rewards to security researchers who discover vulnerabilities, has awarded a total of $63 million over the past decade. The program has experienced explosive growth since 2018, with Microsoft doubling the number of bounty reports, program participants, and awards. Despite this, bug bounty platforms … Read more