Collaborate Disseminate
The rules have changed. Anti-virus software and strong passwords were previously sufficient for protecting intellectual property but not anymore. A more holistic approach is necessary, meaning organizations must exercise extreme caution in every aspect… Continue reading CISOs Achieve a Holistic Cybersecurity Program Once They Address This Risk
Knowledge is power. Knowing is half the battle. The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge. There are hundreds of inspirational quotes about knowledge, presumably because knowledge is so valued, and therefore so highly coveted. If… Continue reading Successful CISOs Spend Lots of Time Doing this One Essential Activity
In the early 2000’s, UPS advertised that they moved “at the speed of business.” The implication was business moves quickly and UPS accommodated businesses by moving quickly too. Logistics experts however aren’t the only ones tha… Continue reading Until Hackers Give Up, CISOs Must Always Do This
When it’s your job to limit risk, it’s understandable to be wary of anything new. It’s much easier to stick to the formula because it’s safe and predictable. In a competitive business environment, however, the company that avoid… Continue reading Modern CISO’s Don’t Say This Word Anymore
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. No pain, no gain. If it was easy, everyone would do it. While these inspirational quotes are cliché to some, they are conventional wisdom to others. Just ask a Navy SEAL. They have highly specialized… Continue reading What CISOs and Navy SEALs Have in Common
If a CISO has never been asked “what keeps you up at night,” either no one knows he’s a CISO or everyone knows he’s a lousy CISO and doesn’t bother asking. Ideally, a CISO has the right programs, processes, and people in p… Continue reading Instead of Asking a CISO ‘What Keeps You Up at Night,’ Ask This Instead
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen the damage forest fires have wreaked upon landscapes and communities in recent years. When a forest fire moves at the speed of 80 football fields per minute, fire fighters are powerless to… Continue reading What CISOs Must Do When Cyberattacks Spread Like Wildfire