News May 8, 2023

Inflation, budget cuts and small teams worry security pros

4 min read - Even before the current geopolitical and economic crisis, security teams were feeling squeezed. Back in 2018, (ISC)² conducted a global survey of 1,500 cybersecurity professionals in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. They found that 59% felt their organizations…

CISO May 4, 2023

What “beginner” skills do security leaders need to refresh?

4 min read - The chief information security officer (CISO) was once a highly technical role primarily focused on security. But now, the role is evolving. Modern security leaders must work across divisions to secure technology and help meet business objectives. To stay relevant, the…

CISO April 21, 2023

How the talent shortage impacts cybersecurity leadership

4 min read - The lack of a skilled cybersecurity workforce stalls the effectiveness of any organization’s security program. Yes, automated tools and technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer a layer of support, and bringing in a managed security service…

Intelligence & Analytics April 13, 2023

2022 industry threat recap: Energy

3 min read - In 2022, 10.7% of observed cyberattacks targeted the energy industry, according to the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023. This puts energy in fourth place overall — the same as the year prior and behind manufacturing, finance and insurance and professional…

Intelligence & Analytics March 30, 2023

2022 industry threat recap: Finance and insurance

5 min read - The finance and insurance sector proved a top target for cybersecurity threats in 2022. The IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 found this sector ranked as the second most attacked, with 18.9% of X-Force incident response cases. If, as…

Incident Response February 27, 2023

How breached companies become the face of change

4 min read - I’ve always told my kids that everyone makes mistakes. What really matters is how you handle them and that you learn from what happened. SolarWinds followed the same thinking in how it handled its 2020 breach. Not only did the…

CISO February 8, 2023

What CISOs should know about hacking in 2023

4 min read - The art of cyber crime is in a constant state of flux and evolution. Simply staying on pace with these trends is a significant part of the CISO’s job. Today’s modern CISO must ensure they are always prepared for the…

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 8, 2022

What CISOs should know about CIRCIA incident reporting

4 min read - In March of 2022, a new federal law was adopted: the Cyber Incident Reporting Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). This new legislation focuses on reporting requirements related to cybersecurity incidents and ransomware payments. The key takeaway: covered entities in critical infrastructure…

CISO December 2, 2022

Who carries the weight of a cyberattack?

3 min read - Almost immediately after a company discovers a data breach, the finger-pointing begins. Who is to blame? Most often, it is the chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO) because protecting the network infrastructure is their job. Heck,…