May 20, 2024 at 04:11PM ZeroRisk Cybersecurity celebrates the launch of its U.S. operations and opening of its first office in Alpharetta, Georgia, underlining its dedication to serving clients in North America. The company welcomes Steve Robb as Chief Operating Officer to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence. ZeroRisk aims to provide tailored risk management … Read more
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
May 10, 2024 at 11:22AM Transcript Summary: Episode: Dark Reading Confidential, Episode 1 Summary: The episode explores the evolving relationship between CISOs and the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Guests discuss the challenges faced by CISOs, the need for greater regulatory understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, and propose solutions such as a remediation safe harbor … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 05:10PM AXA XL introduces a new cyber insurance endorsement tailored for public companies to address costs associated with meeting updated SEC reporting compliance obligations after a cyber incident. The endorsement covers expenses for investigating breaches, legal fees, and filing Form 8-K within four days of determining a material cyber breach. This … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 10:16AM San Francisco startup SafeBase secures $33 million in Series B financing from investors Touring Capital, Zoom Ventures, NEA, Y Combinator, Comcast Ventures, and Cerca Partners. The company aims to simplify vendor risk assessments by enabling vendors to share security posture info and automate access to sensitive documents. SafeBase’s Trust Center … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 06:51AM CyberSaint, a cyber risk management company, raised $21 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $29 million. The investment was led by Riverside Acceleration Capita (RAC) with participation from other investors. With the new funding, CyberSaint plans to expand its AI-powered CyberStrong platform designed to automate compliance, quantify … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 03:51PM Optiv is offering a $10,000 scholarship for Black STEM students, including high school seniors, for cybersecurity careers. Applicants must meet certain criteria and can learn more and apply on their website. The previous recipient, Shemi Bukoye, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Optiv aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 12:27PM The article “Cyber Risk Management: Bring Security to the Boardroom” emphasizes the critical importance of strategically presenting security controls to the board for better cyber risk management. It delves into navigating the complex landscape of cyber risk, understanding cloud security challenges, and crafting proactive cloud security strategies that communicate effectively … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 10:42AM President Biden will veto Republican lawmakers’ attempt to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently implemented cyber incident disclosure rules. These rules require public companies to disclose material breaches within four business days. The White House argues that the rules promote transparency and incentivize companies to invest in cybersecurity, benefitting … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 09:07PM According to Gartner, 93% of employees may violate security policies to avoid inconvenience. Companies are adopting human-centric security, focusing on reducing friction and tailoring policies and training to users’ needs. Enhanced security tools and positive reinforcement are employed to encourage secure behavior without impeding workflows. **Meeting Takeaways:** – **Employees Bypass … Read more