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ScamAgent study reveals how AI agents simulate scam calls, bypass safety guardrails, adapt across conversations, exploit text-to-speech.| Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security video, Jill Knesek, CISO at BlackLine, shares practical strategies for CISOs navigating tighter budgets. From maximizing existing tools and vendor partnerships to leveraging AI and making smart investments, she offers actionable advice for maintaining strong security without overspending. Learn more: eBay CISO on managing long-term cybersecurity planning and ROI How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISO...| Help Net Security
Why wearing two hats makes sense, and not just in the Nordics| The Stack
ScamAgent study reveals how AI agents simulate scam calls, bypass safety guardrails, adapt across conversations, exploit text-to-speech.| Help Net Security
Proofpoint ha publicado su quinto informe anual Voice of the CISO en el que se analizan los principales retos, expectativas y prioridades de directores de seguridad de la información (CISOs) de todo el mundo. Este informe de 2025, para el que se encuestaron a 1.600 CISOs de 16 países, destaca dos tendencias críticas: el aumento de los… La entrada Los CISOs enfrentan más riesgos por la IA, su agotamiento se dispara y persiste el error humano aparece primero en Noticias de Pymes, Autón...| Noticias de Pymes, Autónomos y Emprendedores – Cepymenews
SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Encryptor, encrypting data-in-transit with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard. The post Introducing the Librem PQC Encryptor appeared first on Purism.| Purism
Researchers have witnessed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring when criminals know IT staff won’t be around, mostly night time.| Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security video, Michael Crandell, CEO of Bitwarden, discusses the future of passwords and authentication.| Help Net Security
Organizations should consider three-factor authentication (3FA), but the new device can't be used to authenticate from a foreign device.| Help Net Security
The rise of AI complicates the CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity.| Help Net Security
Organizations see GenAI as a fundamentally different technology with novel challenges to consider, and many are banning it.| Help Net Security
Learn what C-suite can expect from SEC's cyber disclosure rules in 6-12 months based on feedback, effectiveness, and peer guidance.| Help Net Security
Prioritization of AppSec risks and activities are a significant problem for most organizations, according to Cycode.| Help Net Security
Organizations can look to attract talent by supporting mentorship programs to build more awareness around a career in cybersecurity.| Help Net Security
Alright, CISOs, let’s cut the fluff and get straight to the point. We’re not talking about flashy race cars - we’re talking about protecting your organisation’s critical assets in a threat landscape that’s evolving at breakneck speed. "The Fast Track Guide to Cyber Resilience" isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a strategic imperative. Navigating the AI-Driven Threat Grid: Your Strategic Imperative The reality is stark: AI-powered attacks are no longer theoretical. Sophisticated phi...| Core To Cloud
Is your AI in security real or just noise? Learn how to cut hype, boost speed, and prove value with measurable SOC outcomes.| SentinelOne
The recent Microsoft SharePoint breach is yet another stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities embedded in our overreliance on monolithic tech ecosystems. When you centralize critical infrastructure—especially within sprawling platforms like SharePoint—you create a single, oversized attack surface that adversaries can exploit with devastating precision. This wasn’t just a technical failure; it was a cultural one. The post SharePoint Zero-Day Breach Hits Hundreds of Companies, Affe...| Purism
Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology.| Help Net Security
Water and wastewater utilities in New York State will for the first time be required to meet a host of basic cybersecurity requirements.| StateScoop
Most of us have heard the saying, “No pain, no gain.” For cybersecurity leaders navigating the high-stakes world of defending critical systems, this phrase takes on a whole new meaning. Pain, in this context, doesn’t have to mean the physical discomfort. Instead, it’s the uncomfortable reality of facing constant threats, adapting to a rapidly shifting […]| Jane Frankland
Understanding data breach trends and statistics is crucial for developing effective strategies to protect sensitive information.| Help Net Security
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The post Transforming Leadership Webinar Series: How to Become a Data-Empowered Institution appeared first on Vantage Technology Consulting Group.| Vantage Technology Consulting Group
In my travels I have found it matters more how you do IT securely than how you ‘do security’. What … Continue reading Bolting on security does not work| PwnDefend
Learn how CISOs can become influential leaders at higher education institutions once they attain the Chief Information Security Officer role.| Vantage Technology Consulting Group
Why Layoffs Increase Cybersecurity Risks Article Link: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/26/layoffs-cybersecurity-risks/ The CISO’s Dilemma: Balancing Access, Security, and Operational Continuity Article Link: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/05/27/the-cisos-dilemma-balancing-access-security-and-operational-continuity/ Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 million Passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and More Article Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/massive-da...| Project Hyphae
Oracle Confirms “Obsolete Servers” Hacked Article link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-says-obsolete-servers-hacked-denies-cloud-breach/ Phishing Kits Now Vet Victims in Real-Time Before Stealing Credentials Article link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-kits-now-vet-victims-in-real-time-before-stealing-credentials/ Neptune RAT Malware in Windows: Beware of YouTube & Telegram Links Article link: https://www.maketecheasier.com/neptune...| Project Hyphae
With a modernized security strategy, state and local CISO’s can navigate limited budgets, persistent talent gaps, and increasingly sophisticated threats.| Government Technology Insider
Start with IAM for AI-driven security decisions—augment first, then automate. Build trust before full autonomy in cybersecurity.| Help Net Security
Protecting data sovereignty in healthcare is crucial as patient data crosses borders and faces risks from cyber intrusions.| Help Net Security
Ransomware and malware delivered through USB devices put pressure on industrial systems, according to the Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report.| Help Net Security
74% of employees said they would be willing to bypass cybersecurity guidance if it helped them or their team achieve a business objective.| Help Net Security
As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern.| Help Net Security
AI improves phishing defense by spotting unusual behaviors and subtle threats early, helping security teams respond faster.| Help Net Security
Fraudsters are winning the AI arms race, first-party fraud is rising, and siloed systems are holding back defenses, according to DataVisor. Their 2025| Help Net Security
Learn what skills higher education leaders need to effectively handle their next cybersecurity crisis on campus.| Vantage Technology Consulting Group
GenAI tools' customization potential may let malicious actors automate more phishing tasks, even within prescribed safeguards.| Help Net Security
44% of CISOs reported they were unable to detect a data breach in the last 12 months using existing security tools.| Help Net Security
Imagine building a house on sand or precariously stacking blocks in a game of Jenga. No matter how carefully you place the materials or how advanced the tools you use, the structure is doomed to collapse without a strong, stable foundation.| Jane Frankland
Many individuals outside the realm of cybersecurity often underestimate the intricacies involved in a security professional’s role. Since its inception in 2012, the CISO MindMap has served as a valuable educational resource, offering insights into CISO responsibilities and aiding security professionals in crafting and enhancing their security programs. Continuously adapting to reflect the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the CISO MindMap has been updated to accommodate the latest develo...| Rafeeq Rehman | Cyber Security | Board Advisory
Understand the unique role of a CISO, learn about career milestones and essential skills, and explore the role's challenges and opportunities.| Vantage Technology Consulting Group
CISOs with healthy board relationships also tend to have better collaboration throughout the organization, according to Splunk.| Help Net Security
Choosing the right vendors is critical for cybersecurity success. Learn why best-of-breed security beats single-vendor solutions.| Exabeam
Google recently achieved the largest known differential privacy application across nearly three billion devices.| Help Net Security
Nancy Rainosek, the Texas information security chief who helped develop some of the state's keystone programs, will retire from government service this year.| StateScoop
Where should tech leaders be looking to make their IT more sustainable? And how can they do it without costly new investments? Rob Smith, CTO of Creative ITC shares his expert opinion in this CEO.digital exclusive.| CEO.digital
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SaaS apps are being deployed without sufficient risk knowledge, and the number of organizations that suffered a data breach in 2024 is high.| Help Net Security
Legit Security | Why Legit Security Immediately Joined Google’s New Coalition for Secure Artificial Intelligence (CoSAI). Get details on CoSAI and why Legit chose to be a part of this forum.| www.legitsecurity.com
Learn top CISO strategies for 2024: build a strong team, align with business goals, get board buy-in, automate tasks, and maintain regulatory compliance.| Sprinto
SANS Control 6—”Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs” The Core Principle The core principle is this: fish nets over fishing lines. In the case of security monitoring, fish nets are alerting on anomalies, where anomalies are defined as universal constants that have been broken. Fishing lines are manual search procedures. Phrase this principle like […] The post Core Control #6: Log Everything appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
SANS Control 5—”Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers” The Core Principle Let’s sum it up in three words: Secure by default. The more systems that are secure by default, the less twiddling your IT team has to do for each deployment. Less twiddling means fewer chances to make […] The post Core Control #5: Secure by Default appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
SANS Control 4—”Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges” The Core Principle This core principle can be summed up by the famous Reagan Cold War quote: trust but verify. Transcendent CISOs trust their people with privileged access, but are simultaneously very stringent about authenticating them. This approach is akin to Postel’s Law, which was the core principle […] The post Core Principle #4: Managing Privileged Access appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
SANS Control 3—”Continuous Vulnerability Management” The Core Principle That first word—continuous—is the core of this control. “Continuous” has seen a bit of hype in tech circles in other contexts. In particular, I’m thinking of continuous integration and continuous delivery from the world of DevOps and continuous improvement from the world of Digital Transformation. Why not […] The post Core Principle #3: Continuous Security appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
SANS Control 2—”Inventory and Control of Software Assets” The Core Principle The same Golden Rule that applies to hardware applies to software: know what you have. No user on your systems should be able to install an executable onto a company device without the approval of security. This may seem like a draconian policy (and […] The post Core Principle #2: Know Your Software appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
SAN Control 1—”Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets“ The Core Principle There are only six controls in the Top 20 list that are designated “Basic,” and an inventory of your hardware is number one. I actually would like to rephrase this control slightly, so it better fits the core principle I wanted to highlighted: if […] The post Core Principle #1: Know Your Hardware appeared first on Ken Kantzer's Blog.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
CISOs have an impossible job. When it comes to developing a roadmap for my company’s security program, where is the best place to start? That what this series is about.| Ken Kantzer's Blog
Many individuals outside the realm of cybersecurity often underestimate the intricacies involved in a security professional’s role. Since its inception in 2012, the CISO MindMap has served as a valuable educational resource, offering insights into CISO responsibilities and aiding security … Continue reading →| Rafeeq Rehman | Cyber Security | Board Advisory
Automation is a potential game-changer for offensive security in 2020. Let's explore some of the benefits for CISOs.| Vonahi Security's Blog
As I walked up to Durant’s I did a double take. The guy leaving looked very familiar but I couldn’t recall where I had seen him before. I made my way to the back of the restaurant wher…| Security Economics
While responsibilities of leaders in information security are very extensive as shown in the CISO MindMap, following are seven foundational and “must-have” capabilities that every information security program should have. If any of these capabilities is missing, the first priority … Continue reading →| Rafeeq Rehman | Cyber Security | Board Advisory
Social engineering allegedly led to MGM attack: $13 billion firm's cybersecurity "defeated by a 10-minute conversation"?| The Stack
This post discusses the similarities and differences between NIST 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC. Alpine Security performs DFARS and CMMC audits.| CISO Global (formerly Alpine Security)
Reduce your risk of a cyber attack. Over 60 percent of small businesses go out of business in the aftermath of such an incident. CISO-as-a-Service can help.| CISO Global (formerly Alpine Security)
