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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Capturing the cybersecurity dividend: How security platforms generate business value

Capturing the cybersecurity dividend: How security platforms generate business value | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Employing many disparate security solutions undercuts your overall security. Platformization cuts detection/containment times and saves cost.

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October 30, 2025 2:11 AM
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70% of CISOs say internal conflicts more damaging than cyberattacks

70% of CISOs say internal conflicts more damaging than cyberattacks | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
CISO-CEO tension and unclear authority under duress are imperiling incident response. CISOs must establish not only clear response plans but also leadership alliances centered on business value, advisors say.
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October 19, 2025 1:17 AM
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How Ransomware’s Data Theft Evolution is Rewriting Cyber Insurance Risk Models 

How Ransomware’s Data Theft Evolution is Rewriting Cyber Insurance Risk Models  | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Ransomware has evolved from encryption to data theft. Learn how AI-driven attacks and breach data are reshaping cyber insurance risk models and pricing.
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October 17, 2025 1:21 AM
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The expanding CISO role: From security operator to enterprise risk strategist

The expanding CISO role: From security operator to enterprise risk strategist | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Security leaders are taking on bigger roles, adding new responsibilities, and gaining influence across the business, new research finds.
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October 13, 2025 1:46 AM
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AI Adoption Is Racing Ahead but Security Is Still Struggling to Keep Up

AI Adoption Is Racing Ahead but Security Is Still Struggling to Keep Up | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Companies adopt AI quickly but lack security teams, leaving them exposed to growing AI-driven cyber risks that need urgent, proactive defense.
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October 9, 2025 1:36 AM
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What Happens When Operational Preparedness Fails at the Top

What Happens When Operational Preparedness Fails at the Top | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Few recent events have highlighted the need for solid incident response planning like the 2025 Marks & Spencer (M&S) cyber attack. For many of us in the industry, this wasn’t just another headline—it was a case study of what can happen when operational preparedness falls short at the executive level.

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October 7, 2025 12:57 AM
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CISOs rethink the security organization for the AI era

CISOs rethink the security organization for the AI era | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
As AI becomes more ingrained in business strategies, CISOs are re-examining their security organizations to keep up with the pace and potential of the technology.
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October 4, 2025 1:51 AM
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Cybersecurity leaders must stop seeing resilience as a "tick box exercise" to achieve meaningful protection

Cybersecurity leaders must stop seeing resilience as a "tick box exercise" to achieve meaningful protection | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Collaboration between departments and a better understanding of organizational metrics are key to addressing security blindspots
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September 26, 2025 2:00 AM
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From Compliance To Culture: Building A Security-First Organization

From Compliance To Culture: Building A Security-First Organization | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Security cannot be retrofitted; it must be woven into the very identity of your organization.
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September 24, 2025 1:13 AM
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CISOs must master agentic AI and turn hype into strategy

CISOs must master agentic AI and turn hype into strategy | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

The greatest challenge facing cyber security leaders is not malware or hackers but hype, according to two Gartner analysts who have urged companies to exploit, rather than ignore, the frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence.

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September 19, 2025 2:04 AM
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When It Comes to Breaches, Boards Can’t Hide Behind CISOs Any Longer 

When It Comes to Breaches, Boards Can’t Hide Behind CISOs Any Longer  | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

If the security discussion hadn’t fully made its way into C-suite conversations before, it has now.

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September 18, 2025 1:35 AM
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Shadow AI is breaking corporate security from within

Shadow AI is breaking corporate security from within | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
AI expands the attack surface, raising new risks for organizations while also offering tools to detect and prevent attacks.
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September 16, 2025 1:16 AM
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5 trends reshaping IT security strategies today

5 trends reshaping IT security strategies today | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
From market and financial pressures to the rise of AI, CISOs are getting agile with their security outlooks and roadmaps to contend with and keep in front of accelerating risks and disruptions.
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October 31, 2025 2:08 AM
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Beyond FUD: The Economist's Guide to Defending Your Cybersecurity Budget

Beyond FUD: The Economist's Guide to Defending Your Cybersecurity Budget | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
How to defend your cybersecurity budget using a quantitative, economic approach—moving from perceived liability to a mechanism for preserving enterprise value.
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October 20, 2025 12:49 AM
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Can Traditional CIOs and CISOs Handle AI Cybersecurity?

Can Traditional CIOs and CISOs Handle AI Cybersecurity? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
As AWS hires a new VP to address rising AI challenges in cybersecurity, IT leaders are reckoning with a landscape that requires new skills -- and maybe new management.
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October 18, 2025 1:24 AM
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Inside the CISO Mind: How Security Leaders Choose Solutions

Inside the CISO Mind: How Security Leaders Choose Solutions | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Understanding how CISOs navigate noise, trust peers, and make buying decisions
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October 15, 2025 1:30 AM
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CISOs must rethink the tabletop, as 57% of incidents have never been rehearsed

CISOs must rethink the tabletop, as 57% of incidents have never been rehearsed | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Security experts believe many cyber tabletops try to be too specific, while others argue they should focus on smaller, more nuanced attacks, as those are more likely what security teams will face.
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October 11, 2025 1:18 AM
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How CISOs can get out of security debt and why it matters 

How CISOs can get out of security debt and why it matters  | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Like technical debt, security debt accumulates quickly, due to unpatched software, rushed security testing and poor visibility. When the bill comes due, it could mean a breach.

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October 8, 2025 1:29 AM
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Is the CISO chair becoming a revolving door?

Is the CISO chair becoming a revolving door? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
With CISO tenures averaging just three years, many are questioning whether relentless stress, liability, and limited rewards are making the role unsustainable.
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October 6, 2025 1:27 AM
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When it’s time for cyber insurance, here’s what a CFO needs from the CISO

When it’s time for cyber insurance, here’s what a CFO needs from the CISO | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Some help on the questionnaire for starters.

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October 3, 2025 1:39 AM
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AI Tops Cybersecurity Investment Priorities, PwC Finds

AI Tops Cybersecurity Investment Priorities, PwC Finds | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
PwC found that AI security has become a top investment priority in cyber budgets over the next 12 months, ahead of cloud and network security
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September 25, 2025 1:04 AM
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Cybersecurity Strategy is Hard — Because Real Change Always Is

Cybersecurity Strategy is Hard — Because Real Change Always Is | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Cybersecurity maturity isn’t a destination reached through annual tests or compliance checklists. It’s a long-term, governance-driven journey that requires leadership, clarity, and resilience.

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September 23, 2025 1:39 AM
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Most companies admit their current security can't stop AI cybercrime

Most companies admit their current security can't stop AI cybercrime | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

A report from Lenovo surveying 600 IT leaders across the world found two-thirds (65%) of leaders considered their defenses outdated and unable to keep modern attackers at bay.

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September 19, 2025 1:48 AM
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How CISOs Can Drive Effective AI Governance

How CISOs Can Drive Effective AI Governance | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
CISOs must adopt living AI governance to balance innovation and security, preventing shadow AI risks.
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September 17, 2025 1:23 AM
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Are cloud providers neglecting security to chase AI?

Are cloud providers neglecting security to chase AI? | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Rapid AI investments and the complexities of hybrid cloud architecture threaten to undermine enterprise trust in cloud platforms’ security.
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