Generative AI, once a buzzword, is now the subject of a focused approach, according to attorney Edward Machin of Ropes & Gray LLP. Organizations are prioritizing specific issues around gen AI and establishing governance frameworks from the outset, Machin said.
Mimecast, the cloud security firm specializing in email and cyber resilience, has appointed a new CEO after co-founder Peter Bauer served in the chief executive role since the company's inception in 2003. The leadership transition comes less than two years after the company went private.
Criminals have built highly successful business models by hacking into a wide range of organizations at will. University professor John Walker warned that the world is witnessing the unintended consequences of our collective inability to secure assets - kinetic threats to global stability.
Mimecast announced the acquisition of human risk management solutions specialist Elevate Security as part of its initiative to enhance digital workplace protection. The move aims to address evolving cyberthreats by offering insights into human behaviors and risks and empowering customers.
In the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors discussed the number of ransomware victims who are paying a ransom to cybercriminals, the need for greater cyber resilience during wartime, and the critical role of human risk management in organizational cybersecurity in the era of remote work.
Chase Cunningham discusses his new book, "How NOT to Lead: Lessons Every Manager Can Learn from Dumpster Chickens, Mushroom Farmers, and Other Office Offenders,” which details critical errors that can undermine your cybersecurity leadership and jeopardize your reputation and your company's future.
As we bid farewell to 2023, Philip Reitinger, president and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, reflected on the state of global cyber hygiene, shedding light on what's working, what needs improvement, and the transformative shifts necessary to achieve a cyber-secure future.
Joe Kim, president and CEO of Sumo Logic, delved into the company's strategic shifts and future priorities after its acquisition by Francisco Partners this year. The company is now focusing on areas such as cloud-native scalability, technological advancements and a customer-centric approach.
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations of all sizes these days, and the responsibility for promoting it often falls on the CISO. But there's often a major disconnect between the CISO and the rest of the C-suite. William Beer of Accenture discussed strategies for bridging the gap.
Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, delves into the transition from cybersecurity awareness to a robust security culture. He underscored the importance of user-centric security, engaging security training and flexible security measures - in addition to MFA.
Educational institutions are prime targets for ransomware and other cyberattacks due to their open nature and troves of sensitive data, requiring continuous investment in cyber defenses and strong security practices, said Steve Zuromski, CIO at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts.
Cybersecurity professionals are driven to make the world a safer place. But this often comes at a personal cost, as CISO Don Gibson discovered. At the age of 44, the price of stress and long hours was unexpected heart surgery. “How you adapt to change can really help you going forward," he said.
Senior analyst Alla Valente discusses Forrester's "Predictions 2024: Cybersecurity, Risk and Privacy" report, which outlines five predictions to help security, risk and privacy leaders prepare for the coming year. She also discusses the significance of governance and accountability in the use of AI.
The recently released ISC2 workforce study highlights a staggering deficit of 4 million professionals needed in the cybersecurity industry. Despite the challenges, CISO Jon France sees room for optimism. "It's a great profession to come into - never a dull moment," he said.
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