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CISOs drive the intersection between cyber maturity and business continuity

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Jonathan Reed

The modern corporate landscape is marked by rapid digital change, heightened cybersecurity threats and an evolving regulatory environment. At the nexus of these pressures sits the chief information security officer (CISO), a role that has gained newfound influence and responsibility. The recent Deloitte Global Future of Cyber Survey underscores this shift, revealing that “being more […]

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Taking the fight to the enemy: Cyber persistence strategy gains momentum

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Jonathan Reed

The nature of cyber warfare has evolved rapidly over the last decade, forcing the world’s governments and industries to reimagine their cybersecurity strategies. While deterrence and reactive defenses once dominated the conversation, the emergence of cyber persistence — actively hunting down threats before they materialize — has become the new frontier. This shift, spearheaded by […]

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Government cybersecurity in 2025: Former Principal Deputy National Cyber Director weighs in

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Mark Stone

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look ahead to the state of public cybersecurity in 2025. The good news is this: Cybersecurity will be an ongoing concern for the government regardless of the party in power, as many current cybersecurity initiatives are bipartisan. But what will government cybersecurity look like in 2025? […]

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The Pentagon’s 2023 cyber strategy: What you need to know

Posted on August 10, 2023 by C.J. Haughey

In May 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an unclassified fact sheet detailing its latest cyber strategy. This latest update is another indication of the Pentagon’s intent to combat threat actors, coming fast on the heels of the 2022 National Security Strategy and the 2022 National Defense Strategy. A more complete summary of the […]

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What You Need to Know About Data Security Heading into 2022

Posted on October 7, 2021 by C.J. Haughey

Every business needs an effective data security strategy. Over the past year alone, 64% of companies worldwide faced some form of cyber attack, with an average cost of $4.24 million per breach — the highest ever recorded. Modern enterprises must ensure that their systems can resist unauthorized access, stop data breaches and remain secure (while […]

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The Art and Strategy of Becoming More Cyber Resilient

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ayman Hammoudeh

In the military, the art of strategy is key. It teaches how to win a war through a series of battles, campaigns and tactics. In the cybersecurity world, we have been on the defensive side for as long as we can remember. We focus on frameworks and tactics such as Defense in Depth, the onion […]

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Security by Design and NIST 800-160, Part 1: Managing Change

Posted on May 6, 2021 by George Platsis

Building a house requires a blueprint. When it comes to building systems, National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) documents about security by design are some of the most reliable blueprints. As systems become more complex, they’re also more likely to be fragile. Meanwhile, we continue to add new devices, apps and tools into our […]

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Future-Proofing Data With a Data Encryption Plan

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Cynthia Luu

Data volume storage needs are growing exponentially across hybrid multicloud environments. Meanwhile, companies are being faced with a greater number of regulations to follow, as well as increased exposure to data ransomware, theft and misuse. Many regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation, highlight encryption as an example of appropriate technical and organizational measures. While not […]

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How Threat Actors Are Adapting to the Cloud

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Charles DeBeck

With organizations increasingly moving to cloud environments, cloud security is more critical than ever. Cloud environments often hold large troves of valuable and sensitive data that can put organizations and their customers at risk if they are breached. At the same time, many organizations are still discovering best practices surrounding cloud security and incident response. […]

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