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Securing K-12: Building a Safer Learning Environment for the Nation’s Schools
A new CISA report reveals how to prioritize cybersecurity risk management for securing K-12 schools this year.
Will Class Action Lawsuits Force Companies to Get Serious About Cybersecurity?
Class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity breaches are on the rise and settlements are getting more expensive. Here’s what boards and other C-suite executives need to know to build a stronger security foundation to withstand future litigation.
How CISOs Can Fight Burnout and Extend Their Careers
There is no question that security is a tough field. Figuring out how to get through each day effectively, and unscathed, is a bit murkier. The following advice can help execs thrive under pressure.
Why Cyber Resilience Can Benefit from a Left-of-Bang Strategy
Security teams can significantly strengthen their cyber resilience by adopting a left-of-bang strategy that focuses on thinking proactively.
It Pays to Know How Your Cybersecurity Stacks Up
Cybersecurity benchmarking compares your IT risk metrics to industry competitors, a key upgrade that adds business value—and reduces risk.
Cyber Whistleblowing Is Putting Security Chiefs in the Hot Seat
A 2022 law may spawn a new generation of security whistleblowers. Greater transparency and shared accountability can help make them less necessary.
5 Myths—and Realities—About Cyber Insurance
Companies often choose to forgo cyber insurance—at their peril. Here’s why executives must learn the truth about coverage.
The Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2023
These cybersecurity issues—some well-known and ongoing, others new and emerging—should keep CISOs and other security professionals plenty busy over the year ahead.
The Most High-Stakes Cybersecurity Stories of 2022
Amid a rise in cybersecurity threats, five issues had the most impact on the way CISOs do their jobs.
5 Big Mistakes CISOs Should Avoid During a Downturn
An economic downturn is a tough time to reduce security spending and an easy time to make a mistake. Here, a CISO defense guide.
Validating Security Tools and Practices for a Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Strategy
In the final blog post in this series on developing a whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy, we cover the validation phase.
Inside the Mind of the Elusive Teenage Hacker
The attack on Uber by a 17-year-old hacker is a throwback to the old days of exploits, when attackers sought fame more than fortune. How should CISOs respond?