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Focal Point is dedicated to helping business executives and IT leaders understand the management and security challenges posed by distributed business.
CISO Success Story: How Zoom Achieved Cybersecurity 2.0 With Cyber Risk Scoring
In the first of an ongoing series of one-on-one interviews with leading CISOs, Focal Point sits down with Zoom’s Michael Adams to discuss the moment when cyber risk scoring really paid off.
Oppenheimer’s A-Bomb, the Rise of AI, and Our Shot at Getting It Right
Years ago, we ignored scientists like J. Robert Oppenheimer when they spoke out about the tech advances they helped create. Here we go again?
Make Friends with Your Cyber Insurance Agent, Part 2—The Steps to Take Now
In an era of rising rates and denied claims, it’s easy to see insurance companies as adversaries. Previously, we looked at the benefits of partnering with your insurer. Here, we show how to succeed at that, step by step.
Make Friends with Your Cyber Insurance Agent, Part 1—Why It Matters
In an era of rising rates and denied claims, it’s easy to see insurance companies as adversaries. Part 1 of this two-part series looks at why it’s better to see your insurers as partners and leverage their tools and expertise. Later this week, we cover how to do it.
Best New (Cyber) Read: A Philosopher’s Guide to Cracking the “Upcode”
We talked to Yale philosophy professor Scott J. Shapiro about his new book, Fancy Bear Goes Phishing: The Dark History of the Information Age, in Five Extraordinary Hacks, and his unique take on hacking, which he says originates in political, legal, social, and psychological vulnerabilities—what he calls “the upcode.”
Banks vs. Ransomware: The Battle Is on Again in 2023
After ransomware attacks plunged last year, hackers are back to wreaking havoc on finserv companies. But there are plenty of ways banks and other financial institutions can fend off the damage.
What Cybersecurity Layoffs Mean for Risk—and How to Be Ready
Cybersecurity teams have been spared the pain of layoffs. but don’t sigh with relief just yet. Change is afoot and enterprise leaders need to be prepared.
A Practical Guide to Building a Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Strategy
Worried you don’t know enough about a whole-of-state cybersecurity plan to start one? Here’s what you need to take the first step (and a few after that).
Take a Deep Dive Into Threat Tech with the New Cybersecurity Podcast “Let’s Converge”
Our new podcast launches today with the first 12 episodes in an ongoing series that explores today’s complex security landscape. Listen in as top business and tech leaders reveal their biggest challenges and the secrets to their success.
The EU’s Landmark AI Act Will Put the U.S. in 3rd (Maybe 4th) Place
China has already developed draft regulations to manage development of generative AI products like ChatGPT. The European Parliament votes on their proposed rules tomorrow and the UK will hold the world’s first global summit this fall. Washington needs to pick up the pace.
3 Ways Banks Can Prep for Quantum Computing Threats to Cybersecurity
The full potential of quantum computing is still several years away, but banks need to start countering this ‘“existential” cybersecurity threat now.
5 Ways Boards Can Improve Their Cybersecurity Governance
Experts advise these key practices for boards of directors to meet rising cybersecurity threats—and intensifying pressure from regulators.