Is Defense Winning? A Look at Decades of Playing Catch Up

June 27, 2024 at 01:20PM At Black Hat USA 2024, Jason Healey will present “Is Defense Winning?” examining the perpetual struggle between cybersecurity defenders and attackers. He emphasizes the need for measurable indicators to gauge defensive progress, suggesting changes akin to climate change metrics. He advocates leveraging systemic changes and existing reports to establish defensibility … Read more

Why CISOs Need to Make Cyber Insurers Their Partners

December 27, 2023 at 10:05AM The relationship between cyber-insurance providers and policyholders is strained due to the complex underwriting process and rising premiums. Cyber insurance is still in its early stages, experiencing growing pains. To establish a partnership, both parties need to focus on risk reduction and share electronic metrics for accurate policy pricing. Trust … Read more

Communicating with Impact: Tips for Discussing Cybersecurity Metrics with Boards

December 14, 2023 at 02:06PM CISOs are tasked with evaluating and reporting on cybersecurity’s impact on the business. They need to identify relevant metrics that provide insight into risk management, threat landscape, and control effectiveness. Presenting cybersecurity metrics in the context of business risk and aligning them with emerging risks and regulatory changes is crucial … Read more