The threat landscape continues to deteriorate, and criminals are using new techniques and pulling off devastating attacks. Meanwhile, security leaders are struggling to fill a critical shortage of skilled talent. Rob Clyde shares how ISACA is helping defenders keep up and gain cyber maturity.
The ever-expanding threat landscape and the continued talent shortage mean defenders increasingly need to be ready with the skilled talent to face the onslaught of cybercriminals who are gaining momentum by employing new tactics, according to Pamela Nigro, ISACA board chair.
Companies that grow quickly through mergers and acquisitions often face an array of unique security risk challenges - as well as opportunities - said Ash Hunt, global CISO of Apex Group Ltd., who is helping to shepherd his organization through such a transformation.
Despite recent unstable market conditions, the cybersecurity market is growing, said Saj Huq of Plexal, a cyber innovation accelerator based in the U.K. and innovation partner of the National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of the U.K.'s intelligence, security and cyber agency.
The role of a CISO in an organization is continuously evolving, more so after the COVID-induced digital transformation boom - and not in isolation. Protecting businesses is more than just putting the technology pieces together, said Arvin Bansal, CISO of Nissan Americas.
In light of former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan's sentencing, five cybersecurity executives from distinct walks of cybersecurity discuss how professionals can protect themselves from personal liability for making business decisions while doing what's best for their organization.
Ron Gula practices what he preaches. The cybersecurity industry veteran who formerly led a market-leading vendor now works as an investor and philanthropist and focuses on expanding inclusivity - most recently via a $1 million grant to nonprofits that promote neurodivergent opportunities in cyber.
The investment appetite is quite the opposite of what it was in the past two years. Investors are more cautious, and valuations are much lower. Yet, venture capitalists have identified a few hot technology domains and are pursuing companies with those technology innovations.
The cybersecurity industry needs to be increasingly agile, said Hugh Thompson, program committee chairman of RSA Conference. Attackers are constantly changing tactics. Security leaders also need to change and keep up with the technologies accessible to a large group of people, he said.
Early-stage startups interested in the implementation of artificial intelligence are often concerned about the policies surrounding AI use. While some startups are looking at automating policies, others are building platforms to test the accuracy, integrity and robustness of AI models.
Divakar Prayaga, A.P. Moller - Maersk's director for security engineering, discusses the evolution of a CISO's role from a tech to a business partner, how it affects a firm's cybersecurity posture and how to get the best return on security technology investments amid challenging economic conditions.
The guilty verdict against Joe Sullivan, former chief security officer of Uber, has generated much discussion about CISO accountability for disclosures of breaches. How should CISOs be preparing to deal with this responsibility? Kirsten Davies, CISO at Unilever, said communication is crucial.
Prosecutors are urging a U.S. federal judge to sentence former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan to 15 months in prison for his role in impeding an investigation into the ride-hailing company's security practices. Sullivan exploited "his position to cover up a deeply embarrassing event," prosecutors wrote.
Venture capitalist Alberto Yépez says there are opportunities to innovate in this economy. The market is self-correcting, but the demand for cyber protection has increased with the rise in cyberattacks and increased regulations, making it a top priority in terms of technology budgets, he said.
Much of the friction between CISOs and their general counsels, according to Ron Raether, partner at Troutman Pepper, is the result of ignorance. General counsels don't understand the full extent of IT and information security and often pin the blame on the CISOs, who become the scapegoats.
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