Clarity and focus on security required for successful digital transformation

Digital transformation is all around us. Even if you are living under a rock, I am sure you have great Wi-Fi reception and are still able to do your shopping, pay your bills, access entertainment (which is especially important because life under the ro… Continue reading Clarity and focus on security required for successful digital transformation

9 in 10 organizations have a cybersecurity culture gap

With cybersecurity threats continuing to escalate worldwide, the ISACA/CMMI Institute Cybersecurity Culture Report found that just 5 percent of employees think their organization’s cybersecurity culture is as advanced as it needs to be to protect their… Continue reading 9 in 10 organizations have a cybersecurity culture gap

ISACA’s Cybersecurity Nexus introduces certificates for security beginners

Global technology and cybersecurity association ISACA has launched four certificates as part of its new CSX Foundations Series. Intended for entry-level security professionals and those seeking a career change to cybersecurity, the self-paced courses w… Continue reading ISACA’s Cybersecurity Nexus introduces certificates for security beginners

ISACA introduces new credential to build and recognize auditors’ cybersecurity knowledge

Auditors are being required to audit cybersecurity processes, policies and tools to provide assurance that their enterprise has appropriate controls in place. To help them acquire and prove these skills, ISACA—creators of the Certified Information Syst… Continue reading ISACA introduces new credential to build and recognize auditors’ cybersecurity knowledge

Better security needed to harness the positive potential of AI

Despite heightened interest in enterprise deployment of artificial intelligence, only 40 percent of respondents to ISACA’s second annual Digital Transformation Barometer express confidence that their organizations can accurately assess the security of … Continue reading Better security needed to harness the positive potential of AI

Better security needed to harness the positive potential of AI, mitigate risks of attacks

Despite heightened interest in enterprise deployment of artificial intelligence, only 40 percent of respondents to ISACA’s second annual Digital Transformation Barometer express confidence that their organizations can accurately assess the security of … Continue reading Better security needed to harness the positive potential of AI, mitigate risks of attacks

Smart cities: New threats and opportunities

As smart cities integrate connected technologies to operate more efficiently and improve the quality of city services, new vulnerabilities arise that require diligent governance of municipal technology. Global ISACA survey respondents flag the energy s… Continue reading Smart cities: New threats and opportunities

Are you ready for the GDPR deadline?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline looms four days away, but only 29 percent of companies will be ready, according to a new global survey by ISACA. Not only are most unprepared for the deadline, but only around half of th… Continue reading Are you ready for the GDPR deadline?

Tech-skilled cybersecurity pros in high demand and short supply

The worldwide cybersecurity skills gap continues to present a significant challenge, with 59 percent of information security professionals reporting unfilled cyber/information security positions within their organization, according to ISACA’s new cyber… Continue reading Tech-skilled cybersecurity pros in high demand and short supply

Security teams are under resourced, overwhelmed by attackers

A new report conducted by the Ponemon Institute uncovered security’s “patching paradox” – hiring more people does not equal better security. While security teams plan to hire more staffing resources for vulnerability response – and may need to do so – … Continue reading Security teams are under resourced, overwhelmed by attackers