Leadership & Careers: Page 6


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    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
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    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 Feb. 23, 2022
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    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?

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    Opinion

    Talk to the board, not just IT, about ransomware

    The spread of fast-moving cyberattacks accelerates the need for rapid, clear communication between end-users, security teams and the board.

    By Lucia Milică • Feb. 4, 2022
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    An IDG survey found security improvements are driving IT budget increases. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2022
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    C-suite leaders are confident in ransomware protections, despite more attacks

    While it's important for non-IT and security leaders to have buy-in, CISOs have the responsibility to level with their C-suite counterparts on the true threat of ransomware, (ISC)² research shows.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 5, 2022
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    How to hire and recruit a CISO

    High turnover means organizations are always on the lookout for new cybersecurity leadership, but what exactly are companies looking for in a CISO? 

    By Sue Poremba • Jan. 4, 2022
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    RSA Conference postpones event until June citing omicron

    After taking place virtually this year, RSA Conference still plans to hold the event in-person, but the delays will allow a safer gathering, a conference official said.

    By Dec. 23, 2021
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    What threats 4 security professionals are watching over the holidays

    With SOCs down a few people, the time away will test processes and technology. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 23, 2021
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    More research connects security burnout with business risk

    One in three 1Password respondents said burnout adds to a decline in initiative and motivation, which also reduces compliance with security protocols.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 7, 2021
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    CISA names 23 industry leaders to advisory board

    The members — who range from industry and government technology and security leaders — will advise CISA Director Jen Easterly on the agency's policies and programs. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 2, 2021
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    Security disconnect: Why the CISO role is evolving

    CISOs are too focused on security operations, writing policies or vendor management. Their time is better spent shaping business strategy. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2021
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    What to consider when connecting cyber, business strategy

    The common issue security and business leaders run into is miscommunication, Gartner's Jeffrey Wheatman said.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2021
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    DHS makes cyber hiring more flexible, less certification-based

    The new personnel management system has helped reduce hiring time by 13%, but it's not enough, CISA Director Jen Easterly said. It still takes at least 200 days to hire candidates.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 16, 2021
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    Trust is becoming a CISO priority, boosts customer stickiness

    Customers are more likely to forgive a particular brand for putting data at risk if they trust the company, Forrester research shows.

    By Nov. 10, 2021
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    Cybersecurity workforce is growing, but staff shortages still put businesses at risk

    The U.S. cybersecurity workforce grew 30% this year, surpassing 1.1 million workers, (ISC)² research found, but half of organizations need staff to securely provision, analyze, and protect and defend.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2021
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    Q&A

    A conversation with SolarWinds’ CISO

    "Our CEO got a call in the morning from Kevin Mandia. And then he called me, and then the CTO for FireEye called me. That's our nightmare moment," Tim Brown told Cybersecurity Dive. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 26, 2021
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    Boards elevate cybersecurity to a business risk

    Enterprises are shifting away from consider security solely a technology risk, though the main focus on the board still centers on economic uncertainty, Gartner research shows. 

    By Oct. 25, 2021
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    The Great Resignation: Has the pandemic impacted cybersecurity careers?

    The skills gap has challenged the industry for years, but the lack of availability for non-technical professionals to gain cybersecurity training is particularly glaring.

    By Sue Poremba • Oct. 25, 2021
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    Government can demand stronger product security, Krebs said. It could help private sector, too

    The federal government can use the power of the purse to leverage security improvements, which could benefit businesses at large, according to former CISA Director Chris Krebs.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2021
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    2022 could bring OT weaponization, ransomware laws, Gartner says

    In the last decade companies underwent digital transformation, with cloud taking over legacy solutions. But the same practices cannot be deployed year after year.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 21, 2021
  • Avoid paying ransoms, Gartner says. Instead, focus on situational awareness

    In the event of a ransomware attack, CISOs need to pause amid chaos and gain a better understand around steps to recovery. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2021
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    Kaseya taps former FBI agent as CISO

    Jason Manar worked in partnership with the company following its July ransomware attack.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2021
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    White House tackles endpoint security in federal agencies, tees up CISA

    Agencies should have "enterprise-level visibility" across bureaus and sub-agencies, a Friday memo said.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 13, 2021
  • CISOs: Approach the board with precision, simplicity

    Executives from PepsiCo, Mandiant and Texas Children's Hospital honed the art of approaching the board. Their techniques leave stakeholders asking, "Do you need anything?"

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 8, 2021
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    Mandiant CEO: 3 threats that changed cybersecurity in 2020

    CISOs getting comfortable in a more operational role were met with unprecedented cyberattacks — implants, zero days and ransomware — within the last year and a half.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2021