July 17, 2024 at 11:07AM This executive summary highlights Dr. Daniel Shore’s upcoming workshop at Black Hat 2024 titled “Hacking Cybersecurity Leadership.” The workshop focuses on enhancing the soft skills of cybersecurity leaders through research-based training, aiming to address the complex challenges in the industry. It offers practical solutions and emphasizes human-centered leadership in the … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 11:27AM Professionalization for cybersecurity leadership is increasingly crucial due to the rising complexity of cyber threats. The expanded roles of CISOs create a need for personal protections and liability insurance. The resistance to formalizing cybersecurity as a profession stems from its dynamic nature and the varying resources available to professionals. Despite … Read more
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
March 11, 2024 at 05:40PM The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved due to digital transformation, extending from technical to more business-oriented and social. Effective CISOs now prioritize communication skills, integrating with business operations, and combating vulnerabilities. They also emphasize building healthy relationships with employees and improving collaboration with fellow executives, … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 09:39AM Halcyon, an Austin, Texas-based anti-ransomware company, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. This brings their total investment this year to $90 million, facilitating an expansion of their engineering, R&D, and sales functions. The company is aggressively marketing its platform to enterprises, focusing … Read more
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
December 6, 2023 at 05:25PM Microsoft executive Charlie Bell announced a strategic security shift: Bret Arsenault moves from CISO to chief security advisor; Igor Tsyganskiy becomes CISO. The change reflects the evolving CISO role amidst AI advancements and regulatory pressures. Tsyganskiy, a newcomer to the CISO position, is seen as a positive addition due to … Read more