Time to Look at the Role of the CISO Differently
What is now required is political acumen, managerial experience and personal gravitas, more than raw technology skills. In spite of being widely used, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has only had a few decades of existence and is still evolving. Research from the Security Transformation Research Foundation — based on the semantic […]
The importance of collaboration in maximising cybersecurity
Technological advancements are shaping the future of fintech and cybersecurity. The volume of digital money transfers is projected to grow past 300,000 million in 2026 – 50% more than current figures in 2022. As digital operations continue to expand, the development of adequate and cost-effective cybersecurity protection, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance become increasingly important […]
Every day is Phishing Season!
Why you can’t afford to ignore a well-known and growing menace If a burglar wanted to gain entry to your home, they could force their way in – perhaps by picking a lock, breaking a window, or some other means. If a neighbor heard noises or saw strange activity, they might call the police. This […]
Seven steps security awareness professionals can take to ensure vital leadership support
Businesses are still failing to prioritise cyber security awareness strategies, leaving the ‘human factor’ open to criminals seeking to exploit and extort. Nearly four in ten global organisations are victims of ransomware, with IBM reporting that the average cost of data breaches due to human error stands at over $3 million. A lack of human firewalling means people […]
Building resilience to cyber-attacks – before it’s too late
Cybersecurity has always been a dynamic and fluid field. Threat actors are constantly discovering new vulnerabilities and developing innovative attack techniques, forcing security teams to continually play catch up. Unfortunately, acquiring the capabilities needed to deal with the latest threats can be a time-consuming process. Immersive Labs’ recent Cyber Workforce Benchmark report found it takes an average […]
Zero Trust: Leading with example
Zero Trust is a fresh, bold approach to cybersecurity that relies on continuous validation of transactions rather than implicit trust – and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are increasingly being approached by clients about how to set up and enforce it. How can MSPs give partners the information they need about this fast-changing field of security, […]
Digital identity: the key to unlocking trust in an online world
As the volume of personally identifiable information (PII) online continues to grow, the amount of this data that has the potential of being exposed via breaches also increases. Such breaches are becoming far too commonplace, striking every industry and every sector, from small, independent businesses to Fortune 500 companies. In the UK alone, one small […]
What Does the Rise of Passwordless Logins Actually Mean?
With the increasing digitization of services across multiple industries, large corporations are pushing for new security measures to keep their customer’s documents and sensitive information secure. Among these measures, we see the rise of passwordless logins, adding an extra layer of data protection with new authentication methods. The transition to passwordless logins is undeniable, with […]
Avoiding inertia with 7 steps to a zero trust architecture
With breaches up 68% in 2021 and an increased media spotlight on the impact of ransomware attacks, there’s a greater urgency to elevate cybersecurity and protect data with a Zero Trust approach. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) recently revealed that 80 percent of C-level executives rank Zero Trust as a priority for their organisations. Yet there are […]
Leading by Listening: The Other Secret Sauce for the CISO
The times have gone when the CISO had to explain what cyber security was about and the value it brought In the face of non-stop cyber-attacks, and the urgency of change around cyber security practices in large firms, the CISO has to be – first and foremost – a leader. The role can no longer be limited to […]