CISOs face increasing legal and compliance responsibilities amid growing cybersecurity challenges. Ex-CSO Joe Sullivan of Ukraine Friends and Aravind Swaminathan of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe discuss the need for fundamental processes and constant communication with stakeholders.
Edna Conway, CEO, EMC Advisors, and Wendy Nather, director, strategic engagements, Cisco, discuss the persistent challenges and evolving dynamics in cybersecurity. They emphasize the importance of historical awareness, effective information sharing and leveraging AI for predictive risk management.
Cybersecurity is a "team sport" requiring technology to align with robust policy frameworks to secure nations as well as organizations, said Marene Allison, CEO of Marene Allison Consulting. "All these pieces must come together - technology, government policy and corporate strategy," she said.
A new initiative in the U.S. is pairing college students with university researchers to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for resource-poor organizations and small businesses. The program serves as both an educational platform and a way for students to gain practical field experience.
The differences between working in cybersecurity in the U.K. and U.S. are not just a matter of accent or office culture; they are a study in how national security priorities, regulatory environments and cultural attitudes toward privacy and surveillance affect cyber workers' professional lives.
The healthcare sector needs a 911-style cyber civil defense system that can help all segments of the industry, including under-resourced groups, to more rapidly and effectively respond to cyberattacks and related incidents, said Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Health and a federal cyber adviser.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that CISA lacks the skilled staff to effectively share information with critical infrastructure operators about threats. Also, the GAO found that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration lacked an information-sharing process.
As the fallout continues in the Change Healthcare IT outage, the U.S. healthcare ecosystem is anticipating the next bombs to drop in what's shaping up to be the worst cyberattack the sector has experienced so far. What should entities be considering as they push forward in the recovery?
Business leaders and security leaders agree on
the importance of cybersecurity, but there are
significant differences in how the two groups
perceive and prioritize the threats and view the
role of the other party.
Previous studies on IoT and OT devices have primarily focused on internal components, neglecting open-source components that are crucial for internet and network connectivity, according to Stanislav Dashevskyi and Francesco La Spina, security researchers at Forescout Technologies.
Hackers have found ways to intercept SMS messages, so companies must explore more secure MFA options to ensure their users' safety. Your smartphone can still hold some different answers for secure OTP, but undoubtedly, SMS OTP is no longer safe. It’s time to flip the switch.
Seeking to maximize profits no matter the cost, ransomware groups have been bolstering their technical prowess and psychological shakedowns with a fresh strategy: attempting to control the narrative. Experts are warning security researchers and journalists to beware being co-opted.
In this special edition at Black Hat Europe 2023 in London, three ISMG editors cover the highlights of the conference, including a resounding call for better collaboration between government agencies and the private sector, regulatory trends, and the cautionary tale of ex-Uber CISO Joe Sullivan.
Steve Katz, the world's first CISO, died Saturday night while under hospice care in Long Island, New York. He left a strong legacy - not just as a pioneer and trailblazer in cybersecurity leadership but also as a beloved colleague and mentor who generously shared his time and wisdom.
Okta has paused product development and internal projects for 90 days to beef up its security architecture and operations for applications, hardware and third-party vendors. Okta will move to strengthen its cyber posture, including a security action plan and engaging with third-party cyber firms.
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