| Keith Rayle| Executive ManagementThere are a few old security jokes out there, the most common being about lions and running shoes. There’s another one that has to do with educating employees. Maybe you’ve heard it, maybe you haven’t: Executive 1 – Cybersecurity Leadership Training is expensive. We can save money by eliminating it. Executive…
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Essential CISO Learnings | David Tidmarsh |Executive ManagementWith cyberattacks on the rise, it’s no surprise that many enterprises are searching for a CISO to mitigate their security risk and bolster their defenses. Between 2021 and 2025, the percentage of Fortune 500 company board members with cybersecurity experience is predicted to rise from 17 percent to…
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KPIs for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Ryan Clancy |Executive ManagementA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) must track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the organization’s cybersecurity posture is effective. KPIs are important to a CISO because they provide a way to measure progress and identify areas of improvement. By tracking KPIs, a…
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What is Cybersecurity? Definition, Meaning, and Purpose | executive-management As we progress in our digitalization, the chances of becoming a target of damaging cyberattacks increase. While there is no way to stop the occurrence, staying vigilant and adopting a holistic security approach is key to surviving the attacks. The evolving threat landscape today emphasizes the…
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How Well Aligned Information Security Programs Help Business Grow | Ryan Clancy |Executive Management Information security is a top priority for businesses, but ensuring that information security aligns with business objectives can be a challenge. Many factors need to be considered when designing an information security strategy, such as the type of data being protected…
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The 3 Biggest Information Security Management Challenges for Leaders in 2022 | Ber Leary |Executive Management Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns in business, with 48% of CEOs worried that their company might experience a devastating digital attack in the next year (PwC, 2022). This puts the spotlight on CISOs and cybersecurity leaders, who…
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What Is Cybersecurity Management, and Why Is It Important in 2025 | Ber Leary |Career and Leadership Globally, cyberattacks increased by 75% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching an all-time peak in Q3, as companies experienced an average of 1,876 attacks per week (Check Point, 2024). Businesses are under relentless assault and can only keep…
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How to Become a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) | Shelby Vankirk |Cloud Security The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is one of digital security’s most powerful and high-paying roles. As a CISO, you’ll have complete responsibility for all aspects of your organization’s data. You will also play a vital role in business strategy and…
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CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses for 2022 Announced Out-of-bounds writes, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection topped this year’s list. On June 28, the Common Weakness Enumeration team announced the release of 2022’s Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list. Out-of-bounds writes, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL injection are among this year’s CWE Top…
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U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Legislation in June 2022 The bills, signed into law on June 21, aim to strengthen the federal cyber workforce and foster collaboration across all levels of government. On June 21, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed two cybersecurity bills into law. The latest in a series of efforts to improve the…
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