Matt Gordon-Smith has more than 25 years of information security experience and has led security programs. He says networking and relationship-building are critical to career success, but many aspiring CISOs face a major obstacle to interacting with other leaders: imposter syndrome.
Jana Partners has raised its stake in cybersecurity vendor Rapid7 to 13% and is pushing for the company to consider selling itself. The activist investor teamed up with Cannae Holdings and is engaged in discussions with Rapid7's management to explore operational improvements and board restructuring.
Picus Security has received $45 million in funding led by Riverwood Capital. The investment will accelerate product development in exposure management, including attack surface management and automated pen testing. The company plans to expand further in the Americas, targeting key growth areas.
Many organizations are moving too slowly towards addressing the human risk elements of security. At the heart of this lies a misunderstanding of human risk factors - with many believing the only contributors are Knowledge & understanding (85%) and Security behaviors (15%).
Recent CybSafe analysis suggests there are...
Preparing healthcare organizations to respond to and rebound from a disruptive ransomware attack is akin to implementing a "12-step program," said Dr. Eric Liederman, CEO of consultancy CyberSolutionsMD and recently retired long-serving director of medical informatics at Kaiser Permanente.
For nearly 70 years, Village Roadshow has been entertaining moviegoers, theme park visitors and many other customers. For these creative collaborators, keeping the lines of communications up—while keeping risk down—is central to business.
This case study talks about the three primary business risks that Village...
In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, traditional compliance practices often fall short of ensuring comprehensive risk management.
This session explores how organizations can enhance their compliance frameworks through advanced screening practices that focus on thorough risk evaluation, proactive...
France’s cyber defense agency teamed up with governments and security experts from across the globe to identify and mitigate a historic level of both physical and cyber threats following years of preparation, experts tell Information Security Media Group.
Mimecast's acquisition of Aware bolsters its human risk management by adding AI and natural language processing capabilities for collaboration tools. The deal enhances security across communication platforms, addressing insider threats and compliance issues while boosting Mimecast's market presence.
The intersection of cyber supply chain security and third/fourth-party risk management presents significant challenges for CISOs. Here's how to take a proactive, comprehensive approach to cyber supply chain risk management to protect critical assets and enhance resilience against evolving threats.
Most hospitals prioritize cybersecurity but often lack the necessary resources to comply with these goals. The question becomes not about the practices, but the potential barriers to implementation, according to John Riggi at the American Hospital Association.
Financial services companies are managing tens of thousands of identities which, at scale, can be challenging to quickly manage and secure access for employees as they join, transfer departments, or leave a company. 77% state these problems are exacerbated by a rapid influx of identities as a result of mergers and...
An M&A due diligence process must include a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment, including all assets, threats, vulnerabilities and control measures, said Bradley Schaufenbuel, vice president and CISO at payroll and HR solution company Paychex.
To make cybersecurity a business enabler, cybersecurity teams need to focus on opening things up in a secure fashion so that the functionality and productivity of the business can flourish. Hearst's Andres Andreu discusses the areas in which this can be done.
At ISMG's Cybersecurity Summit: North America Midwest, security leaders gathered to discuss AI's dual role in cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, cyber insurance strategies and emerging threats including deepfakes. The event featured critical insights on evolving threats and defense strategies.
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