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Board members and the C-suite are key targets for cyber-threat actors, due to their access to highly sensitive information. Yet too many of them are putting their organizations in harm’s way with daily use of personal email to communicate sensitive top… Continue reading Board members and the C-suite need secure communication tools
Only 9% of security teams feel as if they are highly effective in communicating security risks to the board and to other C-suite executives, according to a recent survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute. As a CISO, it can seem as though it is impossi… Continue reading CISOs: Quantifying cybersecurity for the board of directors
As a venture capital investor who was previously a Chief Information Security Officer, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon: although cybersecurity makes the news often and is top of mind for consumers and business customers, it doesn’t alway… Continue reading Cybersecurity is a board level issue: 3 CISOs tell why
“There is no wrong way into the security field and it’s never too late to make a career switch that will take you there,” says Mark Orlando, CTO at Raytheon Cyber Protection Solutions. If you think that’s easy for him to say, co… Continue reading Good cybersecurity comes from focusing on the right things, but what are they?
Businesses and organizations of all sizes have steadily begun to recognize the importance of cybersecurity to their success. As spending and awareness of the importance of cybersecurity increases, so does the demand for intelligence about how best to s… Continue reading Executives have to make cybersecurity a priority in order to secure their business
Imagine if you were tasked with the understanding of an element of your job outside of your job description, and that the understanding of this element, if not done correctly, may result in dramatic losses and/or reputational risk for your organization… Continue reading Why simplifying cybersecurity is essential for mutual fund boards of directors
A successful cyberattack is undoubtedly one of the most disruptive events an organization can experience. Whether it’s phishing, DDoS, ransomware or SQL injection, the incident often results in major service failures and potentially massive revenue los… Continue reading CISO’s guide to an effective post-incident board report
A misalignment between CEOs and technical officers is weakening enterprise cybersecurity postures, according to Centrify. CEOs are incorrectly focused on malware, creating misalignment within the C-suite, which results in undue risk exposure and preven… Continue reading Poor communication between CEOs and technical officers leads to misalignment
Almost half (46 percent) of board members believe compliance regulations help establish stronger security, but nearly 60 percent struggle with meeting increased mandates—a nearly 20 percent jump over the past two years, according to a nationwide survey by Osterman Research. Chasm between intent and execution Nearly half of the board members surveyed believe that regulations are very sufficient in helping to protect corporate data assets. However, as regulations increase, a growing proportion of companies struggle … More → Continue reading What’s driving boards of directors to make cyber security a top priority?
More than half of IT and security executives will lose their jobs as a result of failing to provide useful, actionable information. While the majority of board members say they understand everything they’re being told by IT and security executives in their presentations, more than half believe the data presented is too technical, according to Bay Dynamics. The board is paying attention: 89 percent of board members said they are very involved in making cyber … More → Continue reading How executives really feel about infosec reports