CISOs

21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue

Over a fifth of CISOs have been pressured not to report a compliance issue, according to new research. As they take on greater responsibility in the boardroom, they also face increasing accountability for security incidents, making them more vulnerable to executive pressure when compliance risks arise. The report, published by data management platform Splunk, also found that 59% of CISOs would be willing to become a whistleblower if their company ignored compliance requirements. However, the…

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Council Post: Reduce Your Cyber Risk: How To Ask Your CFO For The Money To Protect Your Organization

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Council Post: Reduce Your Cyber Risk: How To Ask Your CFO For The Money To Protect Your Organization

Chief financial officer for Proofpoint, Inc. getty When it comes to reducing cyber risk, CFOs must carefully balance their organizational exposure with total spend. That challenge is readily apparent when assessing security spending and regulatory and compliance environments. As 2020 and 2021 have shown, increased security risks when working remote pose added challenges for chief information security officers (CISOs) and security leads as they advocate for essential expenditures with their CFOs. Understanding Your CFO The best…

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