CISO leadership

Challenges and opportunities that AI presents CISOs

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Challenges and opportunities that AI presents CISOs

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is constantly shifting. To maintain pace with these evolving technologies, CISOs must prepare for additional complexity in their security strategies.  While AI presents a challenge for CISOs, it also offers an opportunity. Here, we talk with Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta to discuss the risks and benefits of AI.  Security magazine: Tell us about your title and background. Hanson: I serve as Chief Information Security Officer at…

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Top 5 things CISOs should know to protect their business

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Top 5 things CISOs should know to protect their business

For businesses of every size and level of maturity, a strong cybersecurity strategy is crucial to protecting sensitive data and other digital assets. The right security measures are key to building resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats in an interconnected world but must also be optimized for a company’s business. There is no one best practice that is applicable to every company. The focus on cybersecurity will continue to sharpen, and companies will rely more…

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CISOs aren’t scapegoats: Fostering a security-first culture

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CISOs aren’t scapegoats: Fostering a security-first culture

Ten years ago, it was the norm for security breaches to be the sole responsibility of the chief information security officer (CISO). For this reason, the CISO role traditionally had a higher turnover rate, with many experiencing extreme burnout. But now, as data breaches make regular headlines and every organization becomes a lucrative target for cybercriminals, IT security has become a business priority, causing the full C-suite to take note.  Cybersecurity is now a business…

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AI security for CISOs: A dynamic and practical framework

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AI security for CISOs: A dynamic and practical framework

Few technologies have infiltrated the business world as rapidly — and with so much enthusiasm from leaders — as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). By some reports, two-thirds of enterprises are already using generative AI, citing benefits like productivity gains and improved customer relationship management.  But with the excitement for AI and ML comes security and privacy concerns. Leaders consistently point to security as a top concern when adopting generative AI. Even CISOs,…

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4 practices CISOs should prioritize in their mobile security strategy

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4 practices CISOs should prioritize in their mobile security strategy

In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an alarming pace, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more critical. Today, CISOs are the guardians of an organization’s digital assets, and in this role, they face a very daunting task — they’re being called to protect sensitive data, maintain customer trust and ensure business continuity without introducing friction. In the case of banks and financial institutions, this trove of…

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3 tips to help bridge the gap between identity and security teams

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3 tips to help bridge the gap between identity and security teams

Every year, we see the lines continue to blur between IT, operations and security teams, with many functions traditionally sitting with the CIO that may be better suited with the CISO — or at least need a dotted line to the security team. One such function is identity. Identity and Access Management traditionally manages access to systems, databases, devices, the cloud, SASS applications, remote access, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and account privileges rather than focusing on…

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5 commitments CISOs can make to boost cyber resilience

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5 commitments CISOs can make to boost cyber resilience

CISOs have always had a very tough job, but with spikes in virtually every kind of attack, new AI-related risks and a shifting regulatory environment, keeping businesses safe and compliant is only getting more difficult. While there is no way to anticipate every new threat, there are some data-backed ways to limit risk and build lasting resilience against attacks. Here are five key commitments that CISOs should consider making this year to improve their cybersecurity…

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Lester Godsey | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

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Lester Godsey | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

Over the past three decades, Lester Godsey has dedicated himself to serving his communities through his roles in public sector cybersecurity. Godsey took his first cybersecurity job as a Support Center Analyst in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at his alma mater, Arizona State University (ASU), while he was an undergraduate studying music. While he initially considered becoming a band teacher, he soon discovered his interest in system administration and cybersecurity, which eventually…

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How to build cyber resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape

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How to build cyber resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape

The ransomware landscape is ever evolving and it can seem as though there is a new headline about a breach, extortion demand or fallout after an attack every day. But how can security leaders build cyber resilience?  Here, we talk to Justin Shattuck, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Resilience Security magazine: Tell us about your title and background.  Shattuck: I currently serve as the CISO for Resilience, a cyber risk company bridging the divide between…

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CISO perspective on breach disclosure 1 year after Sullivan conviction

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CISO perspective on breach disclosure 1 year after Sullivan conviction

CISO perspective on breach disclosure 1 year after Sullivan conviction | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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