Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stories - Page 14

There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.

CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

New research shows that 95% of enterprises admit their technology innovations fail before launch, and having a CISO can aid in the success of the project.

Two-thirds of Australian organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets following incidents or compliance fears, says a Thycotic study.

Australia's technology sector is thriving despite the recession, offering job seekers lucrative opportunities in four key IT roles.

Only 12% of CISOs excel in all four categories of Gartner's CISO Effectiveness Index, according to new research.

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

LogRhythm has broken its own records for sales in the final quarter of 2019, experiencing public sector growth, new leadership and various accolades.

Anne Hardy joins Talend as its first global CISO, tasked with fortifying security as the data integration company aims for USD $1 billion in revenue.

Nine out of 10 CISOs say the board asks them for advice, but half of companies still lump cybersecurity into IT budget.

Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.

The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

Despite boosting revenue and quota attainment in Asia Pacific, sales organisations struggle with poor customer and seller retention, warns CSO Insights.

Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.

Organisations are turning to virtual CISOs as part of managed security services to enhance cybersecurity strategies affordably and effectively. Here's how.

Phishing is the top security threat for Australian businesses, with 44% identifying it as their biggest concern, a survey by CSO and LogRhythm finds.

Cybersecurity professionals are growing in confidence, but visibility and employee risks remain major concerns.

ThreatQuotient's Anthony Perridge believes the answer to security teams falling behind criminals is to deploy threat intelligence platforms.