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ColumnBehind the Firewall: How 5 cyber execs got started in security
The cyber field is newly formed, and talent is in high demand. The road to a career in security can vary widely, from family legacies to accidental break-ins.
By David Jones , Katie Malone , Naomi Eide • June 25, 2021 -
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Infosec execs still lack direct access to the CEO: study
About 93% of IT security professionals don't report directly to their CEO, while a majority do not provide security updates to their boards of directors.
By David Jones • June 22, 2021 -
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Biden confronts Putin on cyberattacks, private sector optimistic
The U.S. president drew a line with the Russian leader on critical infrastructure as the countries plan to cooperate on reducing malign activity.
By David Jones • June 17, 2021 -
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Overlap concerns grow as more federal cyber officials join the ranks
With the addition of the national cyber director, confusion could arise as to who or what branch will provide guidance for private sector partners.
By Samantha Schwartz • June 16, 2021 -
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Behind the Firewall: How 9 execs implement cybersecurity at home
Cybersecurity follows professionals outside of the workplace as they instill best practices in their homes and communities.
By Katie Malone , Samantha Schwartz , David Jones • June 11, 2021 -
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White House cyber strategy takes shapeWhat to expect from the national cyber director
While there are technicalities to sort out, the primary goal of the role is to fill a void in federal cybersecurity strategy across agencies and sectors.
By Samantha Schwartz • Updated June 18, 2021 -
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Behind the Firewall: 4 cyber executives on security disasters they avoided
Cybersecurity leaders dodge catastrophes each day — from malware to gaps in the network perimeter.
By Katie Malone , David Jones , Samantha Schwartz • May 28, 2021 -
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Pinning ransomware gangs is a game of 'whack-a-mole'
Dismantling international criminal enterprises takes a combination of law enforcement, intelligence and allies. But gangs rebrand to evade detection.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 26, 2021 -
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No invite needed: CISA threat hunting authority spans government networks
The SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange hacks reinforced the government's need for a holistic view of the threat landscape.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 20, 2021 -
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What 5 security chiefs learned from COVID-19
From vaccine development to barren grocery story shelves, CISOs speaking at RSA Conference 2021 discussed how they navigated security in a complex threat landscape.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2021 -
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Security spending to rise, buoyed by cloud: Gartner
Cloud security was the "smallest, but fastest growing" market, according to the research firm.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 18, 2021 -
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White House cyber strategy takes shapeWhite House cybersecurity order lands with a plea for private sector help
Federal action alone is not enough, the White House said, though higher government standards could improve private sector security.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 13, 2021 -
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What happens if threat data isn't shared?
Threats only have meaning if companies decide they do; if an organization does not deem a threat serious enough, they can go unshared.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 30, 2021 -
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Cybersecurity careers: Makeshift beginnings, technical pursuits
As the field becomes more visible, thanks to large cyberattacks and breaches invading mainstream media, more curious minds will seek employment.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 28, 2021 -
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Who is making enterprise security decisions?
A leader should sign off on security systems and protocols. However, protection is weaker if decisions bottleneck with one person.
By Sue Poremba • April 26, 2021 -
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Global supply chains grapple with international cyberpowers
Cybersecurity intertwines industry with geopolitics. Governments will have to grapple with how to balance national security, business continuity and intellectual property protection.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 26, 2021 -
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Security officials want continuity, accountability from national cyber director
The role will form "the fabric" between the private and public sectors and act as liaison between Congress and the White House.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMarijuana is becoming more accepted. Will cybersecurity employers play along?
As more states legalize recreational use, employers in the public and private sectors may need to change how they hire for cybersecurity.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 20, 2021 -
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Mondelez revamped boring security training
Anything security does to agitate users, in terms of their accessibility or ease of use, will harden resistance to training.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 15, 2021 -
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White House announces CISA, national cyber directors
The appointments coincide with the discretionary funding request the White House submitted on Friday.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 12, 2021 -
How to support overworked, understaffed security operations
Strapped for resources, companies can either have their security practitioners wear too many hats, or outsource the responsibilities.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 12, 2021 -
Long-term SolarWinds consequences
SolarWinds compromise leaves Senate questioning agency cyber defenses
Existing cyber defense programs fell short in detecting and defending U.S. agencies, a shortcoming that exacerbated SolarWinds fallout.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 19, 2021 -
Information sharing works, but a key obstacle awaits: reluctance
The private sector owns the majority of the attack surface. Brand-name IT and security companies have the ability, and a degree of responsibility, to contribute their expertise to national defense.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 18, 2021 -
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Federal $1.9 trillion relief bill clears path for more security, modernization funds
The appropriations in the law come as the federal government and private industry respond to two major hacks: SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange.
By Samantha Schwartz • Updated March 11, 2021 -
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63% of security professionals, execs concerned with SolarWinds hack, survey finds
Before companies overhaul the typical process for building and securing software, SOCs have to figure out if they were a collateral victim of a supply chain hack.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 9, 2021
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