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CISA clocked Salt Typhoon in federal networks before telecom intrusions
Outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly didn’t say what agencies were impacted by Salt Typhoon or when, but noted it provided greater visibility into the active campaign.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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World Economic Forum spotlights growing gap in cyber readiness
Ransomware remains the top cyber risk concern among executives, but CISOs are almost twice as likely as CEOs to make that determination.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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CISA director reiterates prior calls for C-suites, boards to take cyber risk ownership
Jen Easterly said companies need to consider cybersecurity threats as core risks that need to be fully incorporated into corporate business strategy.
By David Jones • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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4 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025
Critical industries are up against never before seen challenges to remain secure and operational, while regulatory pressures have completely upended the role of the CISO in corporate America.
By David Jones , Matt Kapko • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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National cyber director calls for deterrence against China-affiliated cyber threats
Harry Coker Jr. said China and other adversaries cannot be allowed free reign to conduct malicious cyber activities.
By David Jones • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Cyber leaders are bullish on generative AI despite risks: report
Executives say they would overhaul tooling in exchange for better generative AI capabilities, according to a CrowdStrike survey.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Q&AT-Mobile undeterred as telecom sector reels from attack campaign
Cybersecurity Dive spoke with CSO Jeff Simon about how the carrier says it thwarted a threat group resembling Salt Typhoon despite its past security failures.
By Matt Kapko • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Corporate security teams want specialty cyber roles as regulatory pressure grows
A report from IANS and Artico Search shows businesses are looking to bring on chiefs of staff, business CISOs and privacy officers as federal and state regulators push for greater compliance.
By David Jones • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Easterly to step down from CISA director role on Inauguration Day
CISA confirmed that political appointees of the Biden administration will also depart the agency as the Trump administration takes over.
By David Jones • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionWho should be in the room when purchasing cyber insurance?
Cyber exposure should be treated just as seriously as a fire event, each with a high potential to disrupt business for extended periods of time, Peter Hedberg of Corvus Insurance writes.
By Peter Hedberg • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CybelAngelHow elite cybersecurity leaders manage threats and challenges at work
Let The Essential CISO Primer, a guide featuring cyber insights from elite CISOs, energise you now.
By Orlaith Traynor • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by University of New HampshireEmpowering the next generation of cyber leaders: Mentoring and talent development initiatives
With guidance and support from mentorship programs and talent development initiatives, employees can become better equipped for success.
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UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack
Longtime security leader Tim McKnight joins the beleaguered healthcare giant, succeeding Steven Martin, who was appointed chief restoration officer.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Microsoft CEO asked board to cut pay in connection with security overhaul
Yet, Satya Nadella's fiscal 2024 compensation far exceeded 2023 thanks to Microsoft's strong market performance.
By David Jones • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Despite improved workplace culture, tech workers still eye the door
Many tech professionals plan to quit in the next year despite being the most likely group to recommend their employers, according to EY.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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CISOs are gaining influence among corporate leadership
A Deloitte Global report shows CISOs are involved in a growing set of strategic decisions about digital transformation, cloud and other technology issues.
By David Jones • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Majority of global CISOs want to split roles as regulatory burdens grow
Trellix research shows rising cybersecurity demands from the SEC and other government bodies are pushing CISOs even closer to the edge.
By David Jones • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Gender gap persists in cybersecurity field despite available opportunities
About half of women surveyed said they don’t feel like they would fit in or be able to be themselves, a Deloitte report said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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CISOs, C-suite remain at odds over corporate cyber resilience
Security and IT executives, more than a year after a SEC vote on incident disclosure, still face an uphill battle to articulate risk strategy.
By David Jones • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Economic uncertainty cools CISO hiring and compensation growth
A report by IANS and Artico Search shows the pace of CISO hiring remained slow during the first half of 2024, but is beginning to ramp back up.
By David Jones • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Top cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2025
Security experts from across sectors will come together to hear about the latest risk management strategies, novel hacking techniques, cyber governance and the technologies enterprises need to defend their networks.
By Naomi Eide , Matt Kapko , David Jones • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Cyber commission seeks detailed plan to secure high-risk infrastructure
A report said most recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission are near completion, but also called for greater private-sector collaboration and insurance reforms.
By David Jones • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Microsoft names deputy CISOs, flushes dead accounts as part of internal security overhaul
The company released a progress report on efforts to revamp its internal security culture and governance.
By David Jones • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by University of New HampshireLeadership in learning: Cultivating resilient cyber teams through education
Promoting cybersecurity in the workplace is essential. Empowering staff begins with high-quality online programs.
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Kevin Mandia’s 5 question confidence test for CISOs
For most organizations, cyberthreats are too imposing to get bogged down in low-impact exercises. Mandiant’s founder advises executives to look for a security mindset above all else.
By Matt Kapko • Sept. 20, 2024
