CISO May 16, 2023

Do you really need a CISO?

2 min read - Cybersecurity has never been more challenging or vital. Every organization needs strong leadership on cybersecurity policy, procurement and execution — such as a CISO, or chief information security officer. A CISO is a senior executive in charge of an organization’s…

Risk Management March 27, 2023

The role of human resources in cybersecurity

3 min read - The human resources (HR) department is an integral part of an organization. They work with all departments with a wider reach than even IT. As a highly visible department, HR can support and improve an organization’s security posture through employee…

Risk Management March 13, 2023

The role of customer service in cybersecurity

3 min read - The old adage “cybersecurity is everyone’s job” is more true than you might imagine. While not every department is tasked with threat hunting or reviewing detailed vulnerability disclosures, each has a role in protecting the organization from fraudsters and cyber…

CISO January 31, 2023

CEO, CIO or CFO: Who should your CISO report to?

4 min read - As we move deeper into a digitally dependent future, the growing concern of data breaches and other cyber threats has led to the rise of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This position is essential in almost every company that…

CISO December 21, 2021

Why CISOs Shouldn’t Report to CIOs in the C-Suite

4 min read - Cybersecurity plays a critical role in enterprises today. It has evolved from playing a fringe role to one that impacts every person in every business developed over the past 15 years. This shift will continue as we see not only…

Cloud Security September 17, 2021

How Estonia Created Trust in Its Digital-Forward Government

4 min read - Cities are becoming smarter every day, and many state and local governments are pushing towards the digitalization of public services. Some North American cities are working hard to integrate online services and manage cybersecurity risk at the same time. Meanwhile,…

CISO June 4, 2021

How to Get on the CISO Certification Path

3 min read - Cybersecurity workers are very proud of their certifications. Just check their email signatures for the alphabet of them: CISSP (certified information systems security professional), CISM (certified information security manager) and CCISO (certified chief information security officer) to name a few. But…

CISO February 9, 2021

Cloud Security Considerations to Watch Out for During Mergers and Acquisitions

4 min read - Staying vigilant through each phase of a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process can help businesses overcome cloud threats. Threat actors have hit victims during M&As in the past, such as the data breach that affected more than 500 million customers…

CISO June 29, 2020

These Cybersecurity Trends Could Get a Boost in 2020

3 min read - The events of early 2020 have prompted organizations to shift priorities across the board, and security processes are no exception. While the current working environment has presented numerous short-term challenges, it has also caused security leaders to take a fresh…

CISO March 31, 2020

Effective Data Security Begins With a Strong Tech Foundation

3 min read - When laying the foundation of your data security and privacy strategy, you will want to prioritize data-centric solutions and consider a Zero Trust approach to minimize risk and facilitate compliance.