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IT, security jobs in demand through 2029: report
Reliance on remote work will drive up employment in areas such as information security and software development, according to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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SolarWinds attack poses long-term threat of disruption, White House says
The SolarWinds hack compromised at least nine federal agencies and 100 private sector companies, said Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger in a briefing Wednesday.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Cybersecurity Dive Outlook on 2021
Last year, what security experts long cautioned could happen came to fruition — a supply chain attack unleashed a wave of compromises. Now, stakeholders have to ask, what technology can businesses trust?
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One-third of analysts ignore security alerts, survey finds
With an ever-increasing number of alerts, identifying what to ignore is an impossible mission without scalable technology.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Are businesses underinvesting in cybersecurity?
The issue isn't how large of a cybersecurity investment an organization makes, but rather, if it is spending funds properly.
By Sue Poremba • Feb. 16, 2021 -
White House taps Neuberger to lead SolarWinds government response
The SolarWinds attack has opened a deeper conversation about the role of the federal government in coordinating cybersecurity policy and sharing intelligence with the private sector.
By David Jones • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Hidden messages, hacking tests entice tech talent
By creatively engaging prospective employees during the hiring process, some businesses successfully found the right fit.
By Katie Malone • Feb. 05, 2021 -
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FireEye reports record revenue in first report since Red Team hack
The company's discovery of the SolarWinds attack has fueled additional customer demand, which should be reflected in deferred revenue during 2021.
By David Jones • Feb. 03, 2021 -
CISOs at SMBs bogged down by small teams, budgets
To choose a new security solution, CISOs with small teams rely on an employee with existing experience with a technology, a Cynet report shows.
By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 02, 2021 -
Supply chain attacks could open up vendor competition, Moody's says
The continued proliferation of ransomware attacks could lead cyber insurers to reexamine coverage terms.
By David Jones • Feb. 02, 2021 -
How to translate threats and risk to C-suite
When communicating with the C-suite or shareholders, CISOs have to speak equal parts security and bottom line.
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Tomorrow's cyber workforce has security skills built-in. That could limit businesses
Cybersecurity truths: The talent pool is growing but not fast enough and there will always be a variety of paths that lead to the same place.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Biden campaign cyber chief named federal CISO
Cybersecurity veterans praised the appointment, highlighting Chris DeRusha's extensive government and private sector experience, useful for navigating SolarWinds fallout.
By David Jones • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Biden to nominate Obama DHS alum as CISA director: report
Rob Silvers is reportedly stepping into the role left vacant by Chris Krebs after his termination.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Technology's greatest supply chain challenge? Establishing trust
Geopolitics play a role in how the private sector purchases technology, influencing what on- and offshore vendors companies decide to trust.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Cyber and security officials to watch in the Biden administration
The Biden administration has promised a fast-paced first 100 days, with attention toward the SolarWinds breach and boosting U.S. cyber defenses.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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Half of SOCs say COVID-19 impacted their performance: report
The turnover of security analysts increased in 2020. EAmmune's Barak Engel thinks companies should look beyond analytical talent for hiring.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Chris Krebs, Alex Stamos join SolarWinds for hack cleanup
SolarWinds has tapped two high-profile and outspoken security experts to guide its efforts to evolve into a more secure software development company.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 08, 2021 -
SolarWinds attack leads to renewed focus on IT relationships with corporate boards
Corporate governance and cybersecurity experts say IT officials need to clearly and regularly communicate potential risks and liabilities ahead of the next crisis.
By David Jones • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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Biden says US must treat cyberattacks with same 'seriousness of purpose' as weapons
As the president-elect prepares to take office in January, his administration faces one of the largest hacks on federal agencies.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
CISO of the Year: Marene Allison, Johnson & Johnson
In a year of uncertainty, J&J's security mission remained a constant. Under Allison's leadership, the company's resilience has been a decade in the making.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 09, 2020 -
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What security experts expect from Biden's cyber strategy
The private sector is playing a more active role in national security. Now, security professionals are hungry for even more cross-sector collaboration.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 03, 2020 -
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Do not disturb: Setting time-off boundaries when work is just a click away
Taking meaningful time off empowers leadership to more effectively manage the team — and disrupts the culture of overworking.
By Katie Malone • Nov. 23, 2020 -
CISA's head was fired. How a leadership vacancy impacts the private sector
"I know that most, if not all, of my colleagues would currently pass on opportunities in the public sector, which is a shame," said RunSafe Security's Joe Saunders.
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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For Wells Fargo, tech, security and innovation drives risk management
Companies must look closely at technology as an operational risk, but neglecting innovation opens more windows for bad actors to enter, a Wells Fargo executive said.
By Katie Malone • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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After a ransomware attack, choose what data needs recovery first
Shaun Marion, CISO at Republic Services, doesn't treat all his data the same. There's some data he won't care about losing in light of a ransomware attack.
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 18, 2020
