cyber security

Mentorship key in building security careers

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Mentorship key in building security careers

Throughout my time as a journalist, I have talked with many people throughout various industries and professions about their careers and the path that led them to where they are today. Every one of them may have a different starting point, but a common thread among them has always been mentorship. I have found the same to be true in the world of security. During my conversations with security leaders, we often discuss the topic…

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AI Deepfakes Rising as Risk for APAC Organisations

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AI Deepfakes Rising as Risk for APAC Organisations

AI deepfakes were not on the risk radar of organisations just a short time ago, but in 2024, they are rising up the ranks. With AI deepfakes’ potential to cause anything from a share price tumble to a loss of brand trust through misinformation, they are likely to feature as a risk for some time. Robert Huber, chief security officer and head of research at cyber security firm Tenable, argued in an interview with TechRepublic…

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Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

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Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Raj Samani, Chief Scientist. Image: Rapid7 New research from cyber security firm Rapid7 has shown the ransomware attacks that IT and security professionals are up against in APAC are far from uniform, and they would be better off tapping intelligence that sheds light on attack trends in their specific jurisdiction or sector. Raj Samani, chief scientist at Rapid7, said actual ransomware threats often differ from assumptions based on news coverage. Attack surface research revealed significant…

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Tap into connection points between security and privacy

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Tap into connection points between security and privacy

Data privacy and information security are both critical components of building customer trust for organizations. Privacy protects our personal data and empowers us to control its use, while security shields information against unauthorized access and threats. Balancing these needs is key, like finding the sweet spot between convenience and robust protection. In the face of challenges posed by emerging technologies, evolving regulations and the escalating volume of data, privacy and security teams often find themselves…

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Security's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

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Security's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

Security magazine presents the honorees of our fourth annual Top Cybersecurity Leaders program, which recognizes enterprise information security executives and professionals and their industry accomplishments. This year’s nominees represent the wide range of cybersecurity professionals making a difference across the field and in their organizations. Our 2024 awardees lead by example and improve security through innovative approaches to risk and technology. The goal of the Top Cybersecurity Leaders program is to spotlight cybersecurity professionals who…

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Jorge Mario Ochoa | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

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Jorge Mario Ochoa | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

Learning is a lifelong process and is something Jorge Mario Ochoa has certainly taken to heart. The cybersecurity leader complements his knowledge with master’s degrees in seven disciplines including leadership, business administration, project management, talent management, big data and data analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and deep learning, as well as a Ph.D. in psychology. Jorge Mario considers a well-rounded education an important tool for cybersecurity professionals. “I am a firm advocate for education and collaboration,”…

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Shannon Brewster | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

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Shannon Brewster | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

When Shannon Brewster took his first job out of college at a telecommunications company, he never would have thought his career would take him down the cybersecurity path. “In that job, as a Senior Enterprise Solutions Manager, I was exposed to cybersecurity elements in terms of the engineering of networks and designing of networks,” he recalls. That exposure certainly piqued his interest. In 2013, while working at AT&T as Director of Sales, Industry & Mobility…

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Sushila Nair | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

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Sushila Nair | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024

As much as she’d like to say she spent her youth dreaming of a cybersecurity career, “that’s not really how it rolled out,” says Sushila Nair, Vice President, Head of Cybersecurity Services at Capgemini Americas, a global leader that partners with companies to transform and manage their business by unlocking the value of technology. “I initially started as an engineer,” Nair says. “The reason I studied engineering was I had a physics teacher who was…

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The voices of security

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The voices of security

As one of the preeminent security executive publications, the editorial team at Security magazine works to center the voices of security leaders via as many routes as possible. One of these avenues is via our podcast channel, The Security Podcasts. In addition to our monthly eMagazine and constant web coverage, Security magazine releases bite-sized podcast episodes featuring cybersecurity and physical security leaders from across the industry. From team leadership advice to explorations of emerging security…

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More Australian IT Leaders Could Be Looking to Replace Passwords With Passkeys in 2024

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More Australian IT Leaders Could Be Looking to Replace Passwords With Passkeys in 2024

The Australian government announced in 2023 that it would phase out the use of passwords to access key government digital service platform myGov. In the first half of 2024, Australians may be asked to adopt passkeys, which use individual biometric data to authenticate users. The myGov passkey push across the Australian population will pave the way for IT leaders to adopt this more secure form of authentication in the private sector as public awareness and…

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