SydeLabs Emerges From Stealth Mode With $2.5 Million in Funding

March 29, 2024 at 10:36AM SydeLabs, a Generative-AI security startup, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from RTP Global, Picus Capital, and angel investors. The San Francisco-based company aims to provide a security and risk management platform for Generative AI, focusing on addressing safety and security vulnerabilities, cyberattacks, and abuse, as well as offering … Read more

Geopolitical Conflicts: 5 Ways to Cushion the Blow

March 29, 2024 at 10:01AM Security leaders can navigate geopolitical conflicts more effectively by prioritizing key areas. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that prioritizing key areas allows security leaders to navigate geopolitical conflicts more effectively. Full Article

Cybersecurity Mesh: Overcoming Data Security Overload

March 28, 2024 at 11:12AM Gartner predicts a $208.7 billion global investment in IT security this year. However, Accenture reports CEOs’ lack confidence in their organizations’ cybersecurity, emphasizing the challenge of managing data from multiple security tools. A cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) offers an integrated solution, with potential cost reduction and tools like Dassana and … Read more

Getting Security Remediation on the Boardroom Agenda

March 27, 2024 at 09:25AM IT teams can improve their resilience to scrutiny by educating their board on risks, their mitigation, and their long-term strategy for risk management. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are that the IT teams need to improve their ability to handle scrutiny by guiding the board in understanding … Read more

Mitigating Third-Party Risk Requires a Collaborative, Thorough Approach

March 25, 2024 at 10:06AM Most organizations have more agency and flexibility to manage third-party risk than they realize, despite the issue initially appearing overwhelming. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that organizations have more agency and flexibility to address third-party risk than they realize, despite the issue seeming daunting. Full Article

Time to examine the anatomy of the British Library ransomware nightmare

March 25, 2024 at 05:33AM The Library of Alexandria is often misunderstood as being burned down by barbarians, but it actually suffered from political and resource-related challenges. Similarly, the recent Rhysida ransomware attack on the British Library highlights the critical importance of effective IT management and the potential consequences of failure to do so. The … Read more

Risk and Regulation: Preparing for the Era of Cybersecurity Compliance

March 21, 2024 at 09:45AM The text emphasizes the growing significance of cybersecurity risk management and the implementation of regulations to improve cybersecurity standards. It highlights the accountability of senior leaders, the challenges in achieving compliance, and the role of threat intelligence in managing cyber risk. Ultimately, it encourages a positive mindset towards cybersecurity compliance … Read more

5 Ways CISOs Can Navigate Their New Business Role

March 19, 2024 at 05:02PM Forrester analysts advise CISOs on how to enhance business security and increase their strategic influence within the organization, cautioning about potential pitfalls. After reviewing the meeting notes, the key takeaway would be that CISOs have the potential to enhance the security of business operations and contribute significantly to the organization’s … Read more

Crafting and Communicating Your Cybersecurity Strategy for Board Buy-In

March 19, 2024 at 06:48AM In today’s digital era, cybersecurity has evolved from an IT concern to a critical aspect of corporate strategy. This necessitates a shift in communication by CISOs to highlight the strategic value of cybersecurity to the board. Various regulatory changes further emphasize the need for informed cybersecurity governance aligned with business … Read more

Zscaler Acquires Avalor for $350 Million

March 14, 2024 at 10:51AM Zscaler has acquired Israeli startup Avalor, for a reported $350 million in cash. The deal closed on March 13, 2024. Avalor specializes in risk management platform with Data Fabric for Security. The acquisition will enable Zscaler to provide real-time, AI-driven cybersecurity insights and threat prevention. Avalor emerged from stealth mode … Read more