Do You Really Need a CISO?

Cybersecurity has never been more challenging or vital. Every organization needs strong leadership on cybersecurity policy, procurement and execution — such as a CISO, or chief information security officer.  A CISO is a senior executive in charge of an organization’s information, cyber and technology security. CISOs need a complete understanding of cybersecurity as well as […]

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Former Uber CSO avoids prison for concealing data breach

Joe Sullivan, the former Uber CSO who has been convicted last year for attempting to cover up a data breach Uber suffered in 2016 and kept it hidden from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has been sentenced to three years of probation plus 200 hours … Continue reading Former Uber CSO avoids prison for concealing data breach

How the Talent Shortage Impacts Cybersecurity Leadership

The lack of a skilled cybersecurity workforce stalls the effectiveness of any organization’s security program. Yes, automated tools and technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer a layer of support, and bringing in a managed security service provider (MSSP) provides expertise that isn’t available in-house. But it isn’t enough, especially for the […]

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Former Uber CSO convicted for concealing data breach, theft from the authorities

Joe Sullivan, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Uber, has been convicted of obstruction of proceedings of the Federal Trade Commission and misprision of felony in connection with the attempted cover-up of the hack Uber suffered in 2016. The co… Continue reading Former Uber CSO convicted for concealing data breach, theft from the authorities

How to measure security efforts and have your ideas approved

In this interview with Help Net Security, Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer, Epiphany Systems, talks about the challenges security leaders must face when communicating with their company’s management and what to do to overcome … Continue reading How to measure security efforts and have your ideas approved

CISO Interview Series: How Aiming for the Sky Can Help Keep Your Organization Secure

Organizations need the right internal personnel like a CISO to keep their systems and data secure. But what kind of skills do these leaders need? And how should they guide their employers in a way that doesn’t overlook the evolving threat landscape? To… Continue reading CISO Interview Series: How Aiming for the Sky Can Help Keep Your Organization Secure

Most CISOs believe that human error is the biggest risk for their organization

53% of CISOs and CSOs in the UK&I reported that their organization suffered at least one significant cyberattack in 2020, with 14% experiencing multiple attacks, a Proofpoint survey reveals. This trend is not set to slow down, with 64% expressing … Continue reading Most CISOs believe that human error is the biggest risk for their organization