security leadership

Frontline lessons: What cybersecurity leaders can learn from attacks

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Frontline lessons: What cybersecurity leaders can learn from attacks

In cybersecurity, confidence can be a liability. I’ve seen organizations of all sizes assume they’re safe — until an attack proves otherwise. As threats grow more sophisticated, companies pour time and money into defending their systems. But too often, they focus on the wrong things, like fixing vulnerabilities that are not critical to operations, and reality catches them off guard. Cyber resilience isn’t about checking boxes — it’s about whether your business can survive, recover,…

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Top cybersecurity conferences in 2025

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Top cybersecurity conferences in 2025

All around the world, security leaders gather to network and share findings from their respective organizations. Security magazine highlights a few upcoming cybersecurity conferences in 2025. Africa CISO Summit Nairobi, Kenya March 19 — 20, 2025 The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is a unique gathering that convenes over 200 of the continent’s foremost cybersecurity leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. This March, Nairobi will host an exclusive forum designed to address the pressing challenges faced by the…

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Looking Ahead to 2025

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Looking Ahead to 2025

With each New Year comes new challenges and concerns. This year is no different as security professionals prepare to respond to those challenges as well as the opportunities brought on by technological advancements and an ever-evolving threat landscape. I asked some security leaders to share their thoughts on trends and concerns they see becoming a top priority for security teams in the coming year.  “Ongoing concerns that ‘core’ U.S. values relating to social norms and…

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A year of Security

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A year of Security

As another year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the last 12 months of Security magazine. Looking back over the past year it is clear that the security landscape is one that is ever-evolving marked by emerging threats, technological advancements, and shifts in regulations and standards. Throughout the pages of Security magazine this year, security leaders have shared their valuable insights, best practices, and lessons learned. Here we revisit the Special…

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A year of Security

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A year of Security

As another year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the last 12 months of Security magazine. Looking back over the past year it is clear that the security landscape is one that is ever-evolving marked by emerging threats, technological advancements, and shifts in regulations and standards. Throughout the pages of Security magazine this year, security leaders have shared their valuable insights, best practices, and lessons learned. Here we revisit the Special…

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Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

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Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

In a recent piece in this magazine, Sarah Ludwig Rausch wrote about how political polarization can fracture a security team and undermine its performance. (“Is Political Polarization Affecting Your Security Program?”) The article lists 13 strategies for retaining team cohesion and trust, such as understanding your culture, knowing what your organization represents, and ensuring that everyone feels valued. Like most things, that’s easier said than done. And it takes extraordinary leaders to carry it out. I personally…

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Security's Women in Security 2024

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Security's Women in Security 2024

Security magazine unveils the honorees of our 2024 Women in Security program which represents the highest caliber of security leadership, dedication and skill within the industry. This year, we celebrate nine extraordinary Women in Security who have shaped their organizations, the security field and the lives of their communities in numerous ways. Each year, we are honored and humbled by the number of security leaders who are accomplishing great things within their organizations and the…

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How to tackle burnout at the source in the security operations center

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How to tackle burnout at the source in the security operations center

Frontline security teams play an invaluable role in their organization’s health and success. But as cyberattacks increase and organizations face a mountain of internal and external pressures, burnout among security professionals has hit worrying levels — leaving many heading for the door. Tines’s 2023 Voice of the SOC report recently shone a spotlight on the scale of this issue. This survey of 900 security professionals across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe found…

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Building security bridges

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Building security bridges

Farhan Sahito is no stranger to security. Beginning as a police officer in 2002, Sahito worked his way through both government and private organizations, transitioning from physical to cybersecurity over the course of his decades-long career. In this Profile in Excellence, Sahito walks through the course of his career, providing insight and advice to future security leaders. Security: Describe your career from beginning to present-day Sahito: My cybersecurity career commenced in Pakistan, where I completed…

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73% of security professionals failed to act upon security alerts

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73% of security professionals failed to act upon security alerts

A new report by Coro sheds light on the challenges that cybersecurity professionals are facing in regard to their workload. The report surveyed 500 cybersecurity decision-makers in the United States, all of whom worked for companies with 200 to 2000 employees. The survey focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), finding that many lacked the resources and abilities to properly handle the large volume security alerts received.  In fact, 73% of security professionals in SMEs…

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