resilience

6 tips to ace security posture in higher education

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6 tips to ace security posture in higher education

Following the recent PowerSchool breach, it’s never been clearer that education institutions, just like any business or organization, need to pay careful attention to their cybersecurity posture and that of the third parties they work with. But PowerSchool isn’t the only major incident that has brought this issue to the forefront. In fact, just this past year, institutions like Texas Tech, New Mexico Highlands University, and New Jersey City University have all fallen victim to…

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Powering Resilient Communities

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Powering Resilient Communities

In 2024, opportunity, disruption, and innovation intersected and accelerated at a previously unimagined pace. As a global community, we began to embrace AI to elevate work, government, economies, and the environment. But we also had to meet the accompanying risks – a widening digital divide, cyber threats, and the technology’s vast energy consumption. With over 60 countries gearing up for elections and new administrations this year, the political landscape added complexity as did the global…

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Resilience in Focus: How Boards Are Preparing for CPS 230

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Resilience in Focus: How Boards Are Preparing for CPS 230

According to an industry expert, resilience has become a board-level concern for Australia’s financial services industry ahead of new CPS 230 Operational Risk Management regulations from the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority, the industry’s regulatory body. Australian banks, insurers, and superannuation funds will be required to meet the APRA’s new consolidated CPS 230 standard for operational risk management. Those classified as “significant” financial institutions have until July 2025 to comply, while non-significant financial institutions have been…

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Best AI Security Tools: Top Solutions, Features & Comparisons

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Best AI Security Tools: Top Solutions, Features & Comparisons

Generative AI features in enterprise software can be double-edged swords. AI introduces complexities and its own security issues. At the same time, it can speed up processes and enable new capabilities. The tools we’ve chosen here were often highly rated platforms before generative AI entered the scene, and we’ve rated them in part on longevity and positive reviews over time. Where AI features are major selling points for the products, we’ve examined them based on…

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Building organizational resilience for sustainable success

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Building organizational resilience for sustainable success

Resilience is one of those amorphous, all-encompassing buzzwords that can mean so many things — and yet be devoid of meaning for that very reason. But it doesn’t have to be. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, resilience is a necessity. It’s the ability to respond to events or crises in a coordinated manner, minimizing damage and enabling a sustainable path forward. And it starts with building resilient teams. These groups are prepared to…

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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

Falling down isn’t failure Throughout her decades-long career, security professional Christina has seen it all and has learned that failure isn’t an option. Over the years she has held various roles in security, safety, facilities management and profit protection. She has also worked on the technology vendor side — at companies such as Lucent Technologies and Avaya — and security systems integrators, starting at the internship entry level and gradually progressing to senior management roles….

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

As enthusiasm for AI builds and regulation gains momentum, investing in “doing generative AI” responsibly and ethically is not just the right thing to do — it will give companies a competitive advantage. Responsible AI helps mitigate operational, financial and competitive risks. Plus, data shows that companies leveraging responsible AI practices may be better positioned to attract and retain talent.  Unfortunately, there’s no industry standard for what responsible AI should look like. Stanford researchers found…

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Guarding the guardians: Importance of mental health for security personnel

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Guarding the guardians: Importance of mental health for security personnel

No matter the industry — education, manufacturing, government, just to name a few — security professionals are tasked with safeguarding people, organizations and even nations from threats ranging from physical breaches to cyberattacks. Quite often this demanding field requires 27/7 vigilance, fast decision-making and resilience in the face of high-stakes situations. With the focus often being on protecting others, the mental well-being of security professionals can be overlooked, and that can not only compromise the…

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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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Holding Steady in Unstable Times: 4 Ways to Build Resilience in a Rocky Geopolitical Climate

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Holding Steady in Unstable Times: 4 Ways to Build Resilience in a Rocky Geopolitical Climate

Geopolitical instability is everywhere—from the war in Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war to mounting pre-election tensions in the U.S. And it’s affecting everything. From unpredictable international supply chains to spikes in local gas prices, organizational leaders are battling the consequences of global conflict daily. If it feels like you’re holding your breath for the next unprecedented upset, you’re not alone. In 2023, the escalation of geopolitical risk was identified as one of the top three…

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