Often, security leaders will look for an industry standard or best practice to help them navigate through the minefield. A recent Rsam survey revealed that
87% of InfoSec leaders said they plan to incorporate NIST CSF into their risk and compliance strategy.
NIST CSF can help CISOs understand their organization's...
Getting the C-suite to support sufficient funding for cybersecurity requires three important steps, says Mary Chaput, CFO at the security consultancy Clearwater Compliance.
NIST's recent updates to its precise definitions of various cybersecurity jobs are designed to help make recruiting more efficient - both inside the federal government and elsewhere.
The ISMG Security Report leads with views on a novel way to fund the growth of the United States military's Cyber Command by seizing assets such as digital currencies from hackers and other criminals. Also, we offer tips on how to recruit scarce IT security pros.
Organizations share common concerns and frustrations about security incident response. The scope of what you need to protect has expanded significantly - more users, more endpoints, more everything. At the same time, internal and external scrutiny has skyrocketed due to the increasing coverage of large scale security...
Today's business climate is one of unprecedented regulatory growth, data complexity and cybersecurity concerns. There is a corresponding increase in media attention, customer awareness and Board-level scrutiny.
Organizations must demonstrate that they have a viable process for managing risk and compliance (broadly...
Organizations in all sectors "need to look at the CISO role as an executive position with holistic understanding and a more well-rounded background" to help ensure security goals align with business goals, says consultant Ed Amoroso, former AT&T chief security officer.
Modern enterprises are in the midst of a digital revolution, adapting to the demands of Business 2.0. They are looking to embrace new business opportunities, expand into new markets, and propose new product offerings, as well as be more agile in responding to existing demands. This transformation relies on digital...
Today's FIs face a breadth of consumer demands, competitive threats and security and fraud risks. Acquiring and retaining consumers in a fiercely competitive marketplace flooded with waves of non-traditional players requires a consumer-centric digital strategy. The key enabler for an effective digital strategy is...
There's no denying that the proliferation of mobile devices presents new safety challenges for enterprises and consumers alike. But these potential challenges can be mitigated, paving the way for mobile to become a trusted, convenient and multipurpose enterprise digital ID.
Learn why mobile is the future of...
Hiring managers will need to get increasingly creative to find talent to fill their vacant information security positions, particularly in a shallow talent pool that is forecasted to get even thinner. Experts in the hiring trenches offer seven key tips to consider.
Contrary to common assumption, "advanced malware" is not a singular type of superior malicious code or harmful object that can that compromises systems, harvests data or damages corporate networks. Rather, this term describes sophisticated behavior and evasion capabilities that certain strands of malware possess which...
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report leads with a closer look at a new exploit kit and whether it represents a resurgence in these types of criminal packages. Also featured: a discussion of new vehicle security concerns and communications advice for CISOs.
Ransomware is a rapidly evolving challenge for organizations of all sizes. Despite expert protection technologies and staff, attackers are consistently changing techniques and developing bolder strategies that creep through vulnerabilities. Although the majority of ransomware attacks are spread by email through...
Communication consultant Michael Santarcangelo outlines three key questions CISOs should ask at the outset of any project to convey security's value and clearly set expectations
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