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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 • Updated Jan. 31, 2025 -
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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 -
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Generative AI raises security concerns among IT leaders
Executives worry their organization lacks the ability to protect applications and workloads, according to a Flexential survey.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Global cybersecurity workforce growth flatlines, stalling at 5.5M pros
ISC2’s annual report draws some troubling conclusions for the state of cyber defense. Budget cuts, layoffs and hiring freezes are exacerbating a global staffing shortage.
By Matt Kapko • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Security budgets continue modest growth, but staff hiring slows considerably, research finds
The report by IANS Research and Artico Search shows security priorities are clashing with economic realities.
By David Jones • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Palo Alto Networks CEO touts leads from CrowdStrike fallout
In the wake of the massive IT outage, some CrowdStrike customers have entered talks with Palo Alto Networks in search of a new provider.
By David Jones • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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3 CIO lessons for maximizing cybersecurity investments
Securing resources has gotten easier, said Feroz Merchhiya, City of Santa Monica CIO. But that hasn't diminished tech leaders' role in showing the value.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionMisguided lessons from CrowdStrike outage could be disastrous
Some leaders think moving slowly is safer in light of global outages, but this approach is wrong when addressing cyber vulnerabilities and will lead to bigger problems.
By Deepak Kumar • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Microsoft Deputy CISO recounts responding to the CrowdStrike outage
The industry’s collective response to the massive outage underscored for Ann Johnson its ability to come together and put competitive interests aside.
By Matt Kapko • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAre cybersecurity professionals OK?
Absorbing the impacts of cyberattacks takes a personal toll on defenders. Separating the evil they see from all that’s good in the world doesn’t always come easy.
By Matt Kapko • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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White House, CISA name key cybersecurity officials as national resilience strategy rollout continues
Harry Wingo was named deputy national cyber director while Bridget Bean will become the new executive director at CISA.
By David Jones • July 26, 2024 -
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CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors restored in IT outage recovery effort
Coinciding with George Kurtz's update, Microsoft outlined its efforts to enhance resiliency just months after launching a massive security overhaul.
By David Jones • July 26, 2024 -
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CrowdStrike CEO’s quick apology stands out in an industry rife with deflection
The cybersecurity vendor’s swift and contrite response helped the company convey confidence and control over the mess it created, experts say.
By Matt Kapko • July 23, 2024 -
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What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?
CEOs can no longer skim over their cybersecurity plans. When big incidents occur, they risk shareholder lawsuits, regulatory charges or even job loss.
By Jen A. Miller • July 11, 2024 -
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As CISOs grapple with the C-suite, job satisfaction takes a hit
Research found CISO job satisfaction has direct ties to how much — or little — access security leaders have to company management.
By Sue Poremba • July 9, 2024
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