Cybersecurity Leadership
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Cybersecurity Leadership
A reference resource for the CIO and the CISO on cyber security, looking beyond the technology horizon into leadership, management, culture, governance, resilience and the real dynamics of security transformation
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February 24, 2024 2:00 AM
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The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises

The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

In nearly 85% of attacks on critical sectors, compromise could have been mitigated with patching, MFA, or least-privilege principals – indicating that what the security industry historically described as “basic security” may be harder to achieve than portrayed.

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February 22, 2024 4:10 AM
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Leadership: The Real Secret Sauce for the CISO

Leadership: The Real Secret Sauce for the CISO | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

How CISOs can make a real difference and why leadership is the real secret sauce: An interview with global cybersecurity thoughtleader JC Gaillard

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February 22, 2024 1:25 AM
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Cyber Insurance Needs to Evolve to Ensure Greater Benefit

Cyber Insurance Needs to Evolve to Ensure Greater Benefit | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
A catastrophic cyber event hasn't yet come to pass, but vast amounts of personal data have been compromised. We need to be prepared for worst-case scenarios.
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February 19, 2024 1:09 AM
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Ransomware is forcing CISOs to position themselves more operationally and to dovetail closely with the CIO and their IT infrastructure teams

Ransomware is forcing CISOs to position themselves more operationally and to dovetail closely with the CIO and their IT infrastructure teams | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
The company will only survive a ransomware attack if the security and infrastructure teams work closely together.
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February 15, 2024 2:27 AM
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Benefits And Cautions Of Aligning With Cybersecurity Frameworks

Benefits And Cautions Of Aligning With Cybersecurity Frameworks | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
As operating environments and security landscapes change, ongoing risk assessment is critical for maintaining and improving security posture.
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February 13, 2024 10:48 AM
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A changing world requires CISOs to rethink cyber preparedness

A changing world requires CISOs to rethink cyber preparedness | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
CISOs should consider a more values-oriented, socially informed approach to cyber risk as global conflict grows and many governments could change in key elections.
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February 9, 2024 1:32 AM
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Is your cloud security strategy ready for LLMs?

Is your cloud security strategy ready for LLMs? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Your existing cloud security practices, platforms, and tools will only go so far in protecting the organization from threats inherent to the use of AI's large language models.
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February 7, 2024 1:24 AM
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Governance By Design: Three Case Studies On Privacy, Security And GRC

Governance By Design: Three Case Studies On Privacy, Security And GRC | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
In all cases, governance by design takes humility, patience and iterations.
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February 3, 2024 1:34 AM
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A proactive and multi-faceted approach is crucial for ensuring cybersecurity in the cloud

A proactive and multi-faceted approach is crucial for ensuring cybersecurity in the cloud | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Create a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with your business goals, risks, and resources. Find out more here
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February 2, 2024 1:18 AM
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SolarWinds calls SEC charges unfounded and inexplicable, files for dismissal

SolarWinds calls SEC charges unfounded and inexplicable, files for dismissal | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
The SolarWinds court filing demands that SEC charges be dropped for lacking foundation, material proof, or scope of indictment.
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January 29, 2024 3:35 AM
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Building For a More Secure Future: How Developers Can Prioritize Cybersecurity

Building For a More Secure Future: How Developers Can Prioritize Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Whether it be for business or consumer use cases, app developers and cybersecurity professionals need to operate on synergistic levels to uphold the safest options for clients.

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January 28, 2024 2:09 AM
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What makes ransomware victims less likely to pay up?

What makes ransomware victims less likely to pay up? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
There's a good reason why ransomware gangs started exfiltrating victims' data instead of just encrypting it: those organizations pay more.
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January 25, 2024 2:24 AM
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IT security is broken – and it’s my fault

IT security is broken – and it’s my fault | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Schlomo Kramer on why a common operational platform based on SASE can solve the lion’s share of cloud security challenges for companies.

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February 23, 2024 12:57 AM
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Critical infrastructure attacks aren’t all the same: Why it matters to CISOs

Critical infrastructure attacks aren’t all the same: Why it matters to CISOs | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Recent warnings about advanced persistent threats from China against critical infrastructure suggest a shift in goals, but other nation-state adversaries have their own agendas.
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February 22, 2024 1:32 AM
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The importance of a good API security strategy

The importance of a good API security strategy | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
A good API security strategy has become a crucial component of every organization that wants to keep its assets safe.
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February 20, 2024 3:17 AM
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Cybersecurity governance: A path to cyber maturity

Cybersecurity governance: A path to cyber maturity | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Organizations must establish cybersecurity governance programs that ensure everyone from the C-suite down understands cybersecurity priorities.

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February 16, 2024 10:42 AM
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The Role Of The Virtual CISO And The Reality Of Small Firms

The Role Of The Virtual CISO And The Reality Of Small Firms | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Many small firms would often benefit from looking internally first, before jumping to externalised cybersecurity solutions

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February 14, 2024 1:10 AM
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How Cyber Insurance Can Work Better for Businesses in 2024

How Cyber Insurance Can Work Better for Businesses in 2024 | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Cyber insurance is booming, but policies can leave businesses confused and many organizations struggle with the practical application of cyber insurance
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February 13, 2024 1:45 AM
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Is privacy being traded away in the name of innovation and security?

Is privacy being traded away in the name of innovation and security? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
The rush to embrace generative AI highlights how privacy can suffer when it’s not a key consideration of security policies and implementations.
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February 9, 2024 12:56 AM
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IT Security Hiring Must Adapt to Skills Shortages

IT Security Hiring Must Adapt to Skills Shortages | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Diverse recruitment strategies, expanded training, and incentivized development programs can all help organizations narrow the skills gap.
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February 4, 2024 1:23 AM
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Lessons Learned From Tracing Cybercrime’s Evolution On The Dark Web

Lessons Learned From Tracing Cybercrime’s Evolution On The Dark Web | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
As the dark web evolves and cybercrime intensifies, organizations must adopt best practices to strengthen their defenses.
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February 3, 2024 1:17 AM
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In 2024, the cybersecurity industry awaits more regulation — and enforcement

In 2024, the cybersecurity industry awaits more regulation — and enforcement | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Private sector companies and critical infrastructure providers will face unprecedented demands for product security, intelligence sharing and transparency on data security.
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January 30, 2024 2:15 AM
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Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay

Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
The number of ransomware victims paying ransom demands has dropped to a record low of 29% in the final quarter of 2023, according to ransomware negotiation firm Coveware.
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January 29, 2024 3:06 AM
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IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity

IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Investing in a robust, well-orchestrated and coordinated cyber security plan is a competitive advantage that can provide valuable returns to your business. Keeping your organization, its people and its data safe is top of mind for every CEO.

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January 26, 2024 1:47 AM
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Post-SolarWinds, it's no longer enough for CISOs to remain compliant and call it a day

Post-SolarWinds, it's no longer enough for CISOs to remain compliant and call it a day | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

The CISO Role Undergoes a Major Evolution

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