Google reportedly in talks to buy infosec outfit Wiz for $23 billion

July 15, 2024 at 12:43AM Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and SAP lead in OSes, databases, networks, and ERP. Google is reportedly set to acquire Wiz, a startup with strong security products and services, for $23 billion. This could position Google as a major player in cybersecurity, potentially challenging its rivals’ dominance in the field. From the … Read more

CISOs Are Worried About Their Jobs & Dissatisfied With Their Incomes

May 8, 2024 at 03:55PM According to IANS Research and Artico Search, around a third of CISOs are unhappy with their compensation. The study, based on nearly 150 CISO interviews, revealed that compensation varies based on organization type and size. The report states that complexities within the tech industry lead to discrepancies in pay. Furthermore, … Read more

Orca Security Appoints Raf Chiodo As Chief Revenue Officer

January 11, 2024 at 01:44PM Orca Security appoints Raf Chiodo as Chief Revenue Officer. Chiodo, with 25 years of experience in technology sales and leadership, is tasked with managing revenue-generating activities amidst high market demand for the cloud-native application protection platform. Orca remains committed to a channel-led go-to-market strategy and continuous innovation in cloud security … Read more

Microsoft Hires New CISO in Major Security Shakeup

December 6, 2023 at 12:30PM Microsoft has restructured its security leadership, eliminating the CISO and Deputy CISO positions and appointing a new head of security, who is a former Bridgewater CTO and President. Takeaways from the meeting: 1. Microsoft has undergone a significant restructuring of its security leadership. 2. The positions of Chief Information Security … Read more