Leadership & Careers: Page 3
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CFOs take backseat to CISOs on SEC cyber rules
Less than half of finance chiefs are involved in the SEC's cybersecurity breach disclosure process, AuditBoard found.
By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Palo Alto Networks’ free incentives offer sparks investor anxiety
The firm is giving away services and offering deferred billing to corral new customers into its consolidated cybersecurity platforms.
By David Jones • Feb. 21, 2024 -
NSA Cyber Director Rob Joyce to retire
The NSA veteran is retiring at the end of March after 34 years with the agency. David Luber, deputy director of the Cybersecurity Directorate, will succeed Joyce.
By Matt Kapko • Feb. 20, 2024 -
National cyber director urges private sector collaboration to counter nation-state cyber threat
Harry Coker said the Biden administration is exploring plans to hold manufacturers accountable for poor security, while also working to harmonize regulations.
By David Jones • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Okta to cut 7% of workforce as push to revamp security is underway
The layoffs come during the company's 90-day overhaul to address lax security following a string of cyberattacks targeting Okta and its customers.
By Matt Kapko • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Highly ranked cybersecurity master’s program teaches in-demand skills for growing field
Indiana University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk Management degree program brings together cybersecurity courses from three of IU’s top-ranked schools. Join them for an info session to learn more.
By Kirk Johannesen, Communications Consultant and Internal Communication • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Microsoft to overhaul internal security practices after Midnight Blizzard attack
After Microsoft disclosed a state-sponsored actor stole data from senior executives, experts are raising questions about its security capabilities and practices.
By David Jones • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Mimecast acquires human risk management specialist Elevate Security
The acquisition is the latest in a series of deals in recent weeks, following a turbulent year of industry layoffs, spending cuts and a weaker investment climate in the sector.
By David Jones • Jan. 4, 2024 -
SonicWall acquires Banyan Security to boost cloud security portfolio for remote work
The company recently acquired a firm specializing in managed detection and response technology for managed service providers.
By David Jones • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Senate confirms Harry Coker Jr. as national cyber director
The national security veteran assumes the role at a critical time, tasked with implementing the White House’s national cybersecurity strategy.
By Matt Kapko • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Sponsored by Tines
The 9 best cybersecurity podcasts, according to security practitioners
A new report finds 83% of practitioners are using podcasts to stay informed on cybersecurity news and ideas. But which podcasts are they listening to?
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Businesses can turn to MSPs to navigate SEC cyber disclosure requirements
With a line of sight on security operations, managed service providers hold keys to materiality determinations and annual 10-K reports.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Okta again promises it is taking security seriously
CEO Todd McKinnon used the company's earnings call to once again pledge improvements and address a culture of lax security.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 30, 2023 -
SEC’s cyber disclosure rules: Key considerations for the board, C-suite and risk managers
Each business stakeholder has a different cyber risk management responsibility. Given the SEC’s coming disclosure rules, it’s even more important to outline who owns what.
By Chris Tarbell, Dave Franzel and Greg Van Houten • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Sponsored by Tines
The top cybersecurity events and conferences in 2024, according to security pros
Which security conferences are teams prioritizing in 2024? A new report reveals the 7 most popular events in the cybersecurity calendar.
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‘Honesty’: Estes details its playbook for responding to a cyberattack
Being open about the incident engendered goodwill from customers and colleagues, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Clorox CISO departs months after cyberattack
The C-suite change comes in the aftermath of a cyberattack that damaged IT infrastructure, led to widespread disruption and negatively impacted earnings.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Visa launches cybersecurity training program
The card giant rolled out a cybersecurity apprenticeship program last year amid a talent deficit highlighted by the Biden administration.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Opinion
Why trust is the most critical deliverable for CISOs
Instead of a list of nebulous targets, CISOs should focus on delivering trust to three key constituencies: their leadership, their peers and their inner circle.
By Nader Henein • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Countries pledge to not pay ransoms, but experts question impact
There is no mandate to ban governments or businesses from paying ransom demands, but the pledge could be a step toward that outcome.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Splunk to cut 7% of staff in latest layoff round this year
CEO Gary Steele said the cuts, which largely impact employees in the U.S., are not related to Cisco's deal to acquire the company.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Global cybersecurity workforce grows, but still confronts shortfall of 4M people
Despite growing to 5.5 million professionals worldwide, a study by ISC2 shows the industry still needs millions of qualified workers to defend against rising digital threats.
By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2023 -
SEC charges SolarWinds, its CISO with fraud
The company allegedly misled investors regarding its cybersecurity practices and failed to disclose known risks, according to a complaint.
By David Jones • Updated Oct. 31, 2023 -
The top cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2024
Some industry events are large, others are more intimate, but each and every conference will have something to offer a cybersecurity leader.
By Naomi Eide • Oct. 13, 2023 -
CISO salaries are up, but growth is slowing
Security budget growth scaled back this year amidst economic uncertainty, inflation and increased borrowing costs, which impacted funding for cyber talent, IANS found.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 10, 2023