SonicWall acquires Banyan Security to boost cloud security portfolio for remote work

The company recently acquired a firm specializing in managed detection and response technology for managed service providers.

By David Jones • Jan. 3, 2024

Senate confirms Harry Coker Jr. as national cyber director

The national security veteran assumes the role at a critical time, tasked with implementing the White House’s national cybersecurity strategy.

By Matt Kapko • Dec. 13, 2023

The 9 best cybersecurity podcasts, according to security practitioners

A new report finds 83% of practitioners are using podcasts to stay informed on cybersecurity news and ideas. But which podcasts are they listening to?

Dec. 11, 2023

Businesses can turn to MSPs to navigate SEC cyber disclosure requirements

With a line of sight on security operations, managed service providers hold keys to materiality determinations and annual 10-K reports.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 5, 2023

Okta again promises it is taking security seriously

CEO Todd McKinnon used the company's earnings call to once again pledge improvements and address a culture of lax security.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 30, 2023

SEC’s cyber disclosure rules: Key considerations for the board, C-suite and risk managers

Each business stakeholder has a different cyber risk management responsibility. Given the SEC’s coming disclosure rules, it’s even more important to outline who owns what. 

By Chris Tarbell, Dave Franzel and Greg Van Houten • Nov. 27, 2023

The top cybersecurity events and conferences in 2024, according to security pros

Which security conferences are teams prioritizing in 2024? A new report reveals the 7 most popular events in the cybersecurity calendar.

Nov. 27, 2023

‘Honesty’: Estes details its playbook for responding to a cyberattack

Being open about the incident engendered goodwill from customers and colleagues, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 20, 2023

Clorox CISO departs months after cyberattack

The C-suite change comes in the aftermath of a cyberattack that damaged IT infrastructure, led to widespread disruption and negatively impacted earnings. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2023

Visa launches cybersecurity training program

The card giant rolled out a cybersecurity apprenticeship program last year amid a talent deficit highlighted by the Biden administration.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023

Why trust is the most critical deliverable for CISOs

Instead of a list of nebulous targets, CISOs should focus on delivering trust to three key constituencies: their leadership, their peers and their inner circle. 

By Nader Henein • Nov. 6, 2023

Countries pledge to not pay ransoms, but experts question impact

There is no mandate to ban governments or businesses from paying ransom demands, but the pledge could be a step toward that outcome.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 6, 2023

Splunk to cut 7% of staff in latest layoff round this year

CEO Gary Steele said the cuts, which largely impact employees in the U.S., are not related to Cisco's deal to acquire the company.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 1, 2023

Global cybersecurity workforce grows, but still confronts shortfall of 4M people

Despite growing to 5.5 million professionals worldwide, a study by ISC2 shows the industry still needs millions of qualified workers to defend against rising digital threats.

By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2023

SEC charges SolarWinds, its CISO with fraud

The company allegedly misled investors regarding its cybersecurity practices and failed to disclose known risks, according to a complaint.

By David Jones • Updated Oct. 31, 2023

The top cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2024

Some industry events are large, others are more intimate, but each and every conference will have something to offer a cybersecurity leader.

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 13, 2023

CISO salaries are up, but growth is slowing

Security budget growth scaled back this year amidst economic uncertainty, inflation and increased borrowing costs, which impacted funding for cyber talent, IANS found.

By Matt Kapko • Oct. 10, 2023

Where to invest to close the cyber skills gap

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is making progress on its effort to more efficiently hire cybersecurity professionals, implementing process changes other organizations can learn from. 

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 6, 2023

Threats in cloud top list of executive cyber concerns, PwC finds

Lack of tech talent is a contributing factor, as more than 2 in 5 executives grapple with in-house skills gaps.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 4, 2023

US is making headway on securing cyber infrastructure, commission says

While Cyberspace Solarium Commission leaders praised U.S. cybersecurity improvements, they said more work is needed to secure critical infrastructure.

By David Jones • Sept. 20, 2023

IronNet considers bankruptcy after it furloughs most workers

The furloughs will effectively end most of the cybersecurity firm’s operations unless it can find additional sources of liquidity.

By David Jones • Sept. 12, 2023

Top 5 behaviors of successful CISOs: Gartner

Successful CISOs are at least 1.5 times more likely to engage with emerging technologies and colleagues beyond traditional business functions, a survey shows.

By Matt Kapko • Sept. 5, 2023

Malwarebytes, within a week, acquires a company and reportedly cuts staff

The layoffs underscore significant alterations afoot in the security sector, as the industry’s largest vendors claim share from smaller rivals.

By Matt Kapko • Aug. 31, 2023

CrowdStrike soars on security tool consolidation demand

CEO George Kurtz said the company will consider potential acquisition targets as M&A discussions heat up across the industry.

By David Jones • Aug. 31, 2023

Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

A study from EY shows Fortune 100 CISOs more closely engaged with the board of directors and C-suite.

By David Jones • Aug. 28, 2023