CISOs and Their Companies Struggle to Comply With SEC Disclosure Rules

May 17, 2024 at 10:03AM CISO Steve Cobb noticed public companies seeking more control over third-party incident response in light of the SEC’s cybersecurity risk management ruling, which affects how companies handle incidents. 68% of cybersecurity teams doubt their ability to comply with the SEC’s four-day disclosure rule. Larger public firms are better equipped than … Read more

The Complexity and Need to Manage Mental Well-Being in the Security Team

March 29, 2024 at 08:36AM Summary: Mental well-being is crucial for cybersecurity professionals’ high performance and is at constant risk from work stress. The causes, effects, and management of burnout, a consequence of chronic, unmanaged stress, are discussed. It is the CISO’s responsibility to ensure the team’s well-being and efficiency, a task complicated by the … Read more

New Regulations Make D&O Insurance a Must for CISOs

March 19, 2024 at 01:05PM CISOs bear the responsibility for preventing cyberattacks but lack the authority to allocate funds for required technological defenses. The CISOs are currently responsible for preventing cyberattacks, but they lack the authority to allocate funding for the required technological defenses as per regulations. Full Article

Orgs Face Major SEC Penalties for Failing to Disclose Breaches

February 23, 2024 at 01:41PM Companies and CISOs face potential fines from the SEC if cybersecurity and data-breach disclosure processes don’t comply with new rules. The SEC can use various enforcement tools, including injunctions, disgorgement, penalties, and barring individuals from roles. CISOs are concerned about personal liability and executives and companies may face reputational damage … Read more

The CISO Role Undergoes a Major Evolution

January 25, 2024 at 10:03AM The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is evolving, with increased accountability and personal legal responsibility. Cybersecurity industry leaders need to understand the implications of recent cases, ensure high-integrity organizations, anticipate changing accountability rules, and be constantly vigilant. Proactive involvement and collaboration are vital for the CISO’s success … Read more