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As long as C-suite executives believe that cybersecurity is an IT issue, they will remain disengaged from the solutions and their role in supporting a robust cyber risk management strategy.
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Despite in increased involvement of various stakeholders in risk management, a recent risk perception survey revealed a persistent disconnect between executives and the security function.
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Employees represent the first line of defense against cyberthreats, and effective security awareness training is more crucial than ever given the volatility and sophistication of the threat landscape.
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The International Standards Organization (ISO) released an updated version of its risk management guidelines to help security leaders engage top leadership in cyber risk decision-making.
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To help close the skills gap, IBM supported the launch of TechVets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and service leavers transition into cybersecurity careers.
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Security training programs should go beyond the basics and address why phishing attacks, social engineering schemes and other insider threats impact employees personally.
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To avoid the disastrous consequences of a breach, security professionals must be able to effectively communicate critical data risk in a language business leaders can understand.
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To become an influencer within his or her organization, the security leader must effectively communicate with lines of business, engage with the board — and avoid abusing his or her veto power.
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Although International Women’s Day has come and gone, the push to empower women in cybersecurity and educate young women about their career options is a year-long effort.
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Many organizations still struggle with application and web security due to numerous persistent challenges, most of which relate to lack of oversight, poor planning and human error.
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