Expert analysis
Avoiding the cybersecurity blame game
Cyber risk management has many components. Those who do it well will conduct comprehensive risk assessments, enact well-documented and well-communicated processes and …
The evolution of security metrics for NIST CSF 2.0
CISOs have long been spreadsheet aficionados, soaking up metrics and using them as KPIs for security progress. These metrics have traditionally measured specific systems or …
CISOs pursuing AI readiness should start by updating the org’s email security policy
Over the past few years, traditional phishing messages — with their pervasive linguistic errors, thinly-veiled malicious payloads, and often outlandish pretexts — have been on …
The challenges of GenAI in fintech
Due to the cybersecurity disclosure rules the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted in 2023, public entities in the US are required to disclose any material …
The importance of access controls in incident response
The worst time to find out your company doesn’t have adequate access controls is when everything is on fire. The worst thing that can happen during an incident is that your …
Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?
AI has captured widespread interest and offers numerous benefits. However, its rapid advancement and widespread adoption raise concerns, especially for those of us in …
How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks
Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they …
Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI
Developing responsible AI isn’t a straightforward proposition. On one side, organizations are striving to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. On the other …
May 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A reminder of recent threats and impact
The updates have been released: May 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-30051, CVE-2024-30040) The thunderstorms of April patches have passed, …
How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?
People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate …
Regulators are coming for IoT device security
Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to …
6 tips to implement security gamification effectively
There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their …