Leadership & Careers: Page 5
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Uber ex-CSO verdict raises thorny issues of cyber governance and transparency
The former chief security officer of the ride-sharing firm is seen by many as a scapegoat for an unsupervised and unaccountable corporate culture.
By David Jones • Oct. 19, 2022 -
Struggling to find cyber pros? Look to your network admins
Network knowledge and skills are central to cyber. Certification programs provide a direct route from systems to security.
By Matt Ashare • Oct. 18, 2022 -
Trendline
The 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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Tenable’s CIO pushes resource optimization as company pursues $1B in revenue
Technology veteran Patricia Grant is joining the cybersecurity company amid sustained industry growth. Her challenge now is to help Tenable scale.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 13, 2022 -
CISOs, corporate boards in wide disagreement on cyber resilience
A study backed by researchers from MIT shows corporate boards are more focused on cyber risk, but are out of alignment with CISOs on key issues.
By David Jones • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Incident responders report alarming rates of mental strain
Ransomware, long work days and responsibilities stretched across multiple overlapping incidents all contribute to stress, according to an IBM Security study.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 7, 2022 -
The modern CISO: Today’s top cybersecurity concerns and what comes next
CISOs are up against talent shortages and retention concerns amid an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
By Sue Poremba • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Opinion
Succession planning takes center stage in the fight to retain security talent
To reduce attrition, security and tech leaders must provide a clear path for advancement, not just for managers but for all members of the team.
By Jess Burn • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Risk of cyberattack emerges as top concern of US executives
A PwC study shows cyber risk is a top concern among entire C-suite and corporate boards as companies are spending additional funds to boost resilience.
By David Jones • Aug. 19, 2022 -
Google Cloud’s CISO is a short-term cyber pessimist, but a long-term optimist
Respite from seemingly omnipresent threats is hard to come by, but Phil Venables takes comfort in wins, not losses.
By Matt Kapko • Aug. 18, 2022 -
CISO salaries balloon, likely spurred by demand
Tenure matters, but not as you might suspect. Median total cash compensation dropped for CISOs in their roles at least five years, Heidrick & Struggles found.
By Naomi Eide • Aug. 16, 2022 -
US falters while ‘cybercriminals have been eating our lunch,’ ex-CISA chief Krebs says
A dizzying array of agencies and disorganized efforts bolsters Chris Krebs’ call for a cybersecurity governance overhaul.
By Matt Kapko • Aug. 12, 2022 -
US must take a lead role in cyber diplomacy, State Dept. nominee says
Nathaniel Fick told lawmakers the U.S. should promote international cyber norms to protect national security from authoritarian threats.
By David Jones • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Opinion
Tips for translating cyber risk into board-friendly language
Just because boards are more aware of the rise in cyberattacks does not mean they understand how digital technology and cybersecurity translate into business risk.
By Lucia Milică • Aug. 1, 2022 -
Relentless vulnerabilities and patches induce cybersecurity burnout
Cybersecurity professionals are confronting a chronic vulnerability-patch cycle and the situation is getting worse.
By Matt Kapko • July 26, 2022 -
Where 5 programs are investing to close cyber skills gap
In line with a White House push to close the cyber skills gap, technology firms, nonprofits and other organizations have launched a range of programs to develop a new generation of workers.
By David Jones • July 21, 2022 -
As cyber talent demand heats up, hiring managers should shift expectations
Companies trying to fill cybersecurity roles need to stop looking for unicorns and expand their search to qualified, but often overlooked, job candidates.
By Brian Eastwood • July 12, 2022 -
Cybersecurity expertise creeps onto Fortune 500 boards
Companies are trusting technology experts to advise on cybersecurity and regulatory pressures from the board’s perspective.
By Barbara DeLollis • July 8, 2022 -
CISO priorities for the second half of 2022
Security executives from Zoom, NS1 and Oomnitza shared their security priorities for the rest of 2022, with a special emphasis on mastering the basics.
By Sue Poremba • July 5, 2022 -
Is your remote IT job candidate legit?
Organizations are seeing a rise in deepfakes and stolen identities during the job application process, the FBI said.
By Naomi Eide • June 29, 2022 -
New York names first chief cyber officer
Colin Ahern, the former New York City Cyber Command official, will oversee the state’s Joint Security Operations Center.
By David Jones • June 28, 2022 -
Juneteenth beyond a day off: How to celebrate year-round
Two Black business leaders make the case for diverse hiring as the ultimate celebration of African American slavery’s abolition.
By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2022 -
What's holding women back from C-suite roles in tech?
Leaders like MassMutual CISO Ariel Weintraub stand out in an industry where women hold less than 20% of the top tech jobs. Alongside other technical execs, she's tackling demographic change on a global and company level.
By Barbara DeLollis • May 23, 2022 -
Security professionals are burned out. Here are 5 ways to help them.
Addressing the causes of burnout requires a top-down approach that better aligns security teams with the rest of the business.
By Brian Eastwood • April 18, 2022 -
Opinion
Now is the time to break gender bias in cybersecurity
A hidden epidemic that has hindered women’s ability to continue working at pre-pandemic levels is expected to impact infosec.
By Jinan Budge • April 12, 2022 -
Colonial Pipeline names cybersecurity veteran as first CISO
The Adam Tice hire comes nine months after a ransomware attack led to a six-day disruption of fuel delivery and a $4.4 million ransom payment.
By David Jones • Feb. 23, 2022