Kacy Zurkus

Zurkus is an influential writer covering a range of security topics with a focus on mitigating risks to businesses. Her work has been published in a variety of industry publications, most notably in CSO Online, where she also penned her own blog, Security Newb. She currently writes about cybersecurity for Medium and has contributed to CyberDB, Cybersecurity Ventures, K12 Tech Decisions, CIO Magazine, and The Parallax. In addition, she is a ghost writer and author of a memoir.

CISO July 10, 2019

The Cyber Kill Chain Is Getting Shorter As the Skills Gap Widens

3 min read - While the cybersecurity skills gap is a years-old challenge, organizations are facing a new conundrum: The cyber kill chain is getting shorter. How can the industry address these dual problems?

Artificial Intelligence June 26, 2019

Can Cybersecurity AI Prevent Attacks From the Inside Out?

3 min read - By building cybersecurity AI models around the life cycle of the user, organizations can start to outline patterns for normal behavior and detect patterns that seem abnormal.

Intelligence & Analytics May 2, 2019

Everything Is Best When It Comes to Cybersecurity Best Practices

4 min read - How can security professionals keep up with cybersecurity best practices without taking too much time away from other responsibilities?

Cloud Security April 9, 2019

Is Cloud Business Moving too Fast for Cloud Security?

3 min read - Businesses that want to advance cloud security at scale need to invest in both the people and the technology that will reduce risks.

Data Protection March 28, 2019

Let’s Make 2019 the Year of Fewer Records Compromised in Data Breaches

4 min read - A notable takeaway from the report was that despite fewer reported data breaches, 2018 witnessed a 126 percent uptick in the number of records breached containing personally identifiable information.

Endpoint March 4, 2019

Are Your Employees Really Engaging With Security Awareness Training?

4 min read - Without security awareness training, security will not be front of mind for your end users — but that doesn't mean that companies with formal programs are effectively engaging their employees.

Energy & Utility February 6, 2019

To Improve Critical Infrastructure Security, Bring IT and OT Together

4 min read - Strong collaboration between IT and OT is a critical step in improving the security of critical infrastructure systems.

Healthcare January 22, 2019

What Does Healthcare Cybersecurity Look Like in a Future of Connected Medical Devices?

3 min read - What can health care companies do to mitigate the risks inherent in the future of health care cybersecurity?

Government January 9, 2019

3 Urgent Areas of Action to Address National Cybersecurity Risks

3 min read - The U.S. is not where it needs to be in terms of managing cybersecurity risks as a national effort, according to the Aspen Cybersecurity Group.

Endpoint January 7, 2019

Is It Time for Enterprises to Bid Farewell to BYOD?

4 min read - As BYOD practices blur the boundary of the enterprise perimeter, how can security leaders ensure corporate data is safe?

Data Protection December 18, 2018

From Naughty to NICE: Best Practices for K–12 Cybersecurity Education

3 min read - The National Institute for Cybersecurity Education is leading the charge in K–12 security awareness training.

Government December 5, 2018

How Can Government Security Teams Overcome Obstacles in IT Automation Deployment?

4 min read - IT automation is the future of security programs, but it's not simply plug-and-play. SOC leaders must implement this technology thoughtfully to unlock the full range of benefits.

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Kacy Zurkus

The Cyber Kill Chain Is Getting Shorter As the Skills Gap Widens

Can Cybersecurity AI Prevent Attacks From the Inside Out?

Everything Is Best When It Comes to Cybersecurity Best Practices

Is Cloud Business Moving too Fast for Cloud Security?

Let’s Make 2019 the Year of Fewer Records Compromised in Data Breaches

Are Your Employees Really Engaging With Security Awareness Training?

To Improve Critical Infrastructure Security, Bring IT and OT Together

What Does Healthcare Cybersecurity Look Like in a Future of Connected Medical Devices?

3 Urgent Areas of Action to Address National Cybersecurity Risks

Is It Time for Enterprises to Bid Farewell to BYOD?

From Naughty to NICE: Best Practices for K–12 Cybersecurity Education

How Can Government Security Teams Overcome Obstacles in IT Automation Deployment?

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