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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.

The 5 Best Events for CISOs at Black Hat 2022
Aug 5, 2022

Endpoint magazine cuts through the thicket of tech jargon to find the most relevant discussions for senior-level leaders at the 25th anniversary conference.

Why It Pays for Leaders to Imagine the ‘Unknown Unknowns’
Aug 3, 2022

The best minds in business often fail to plan for catastrophe, but it can no longer be ignored. These six steps will prep you for the worst.

The CISO’s M&A Survival Guide
Aug 1, 2022

When your CEO goes shopping for a merger or acquisition, don’t let the company get caught with its defenses down.

What Is Third-Party Risk Management?
Jul 27, 2022

Smart cybersecurity means spotting risks to your enterprise, to those with whom you do business, and those with whom THEY do business.

What Is Software Supply Chain Security?
Jul 21, 2022

We hear a lot about supply chain issues these days but your software supply chain needs special protection. Here’s how to defend it.

6 Cybersecurity Questions I Always Tell Boards to Ask
Jul 18, 2022

Few board members know much (if anything) about cybersecurity. The feds may soon require them to get informed—fast.

ICYMI: Top Companies Are Debating the SEC’s New Cyber Rules
Jul 15, 2022

Boards and executives are concerned about the SEC's new cybersecurity rules. A recent panel, which included the SEC’s cyber chief, offered a front-row seat to the debate.

Surprise! It's Another Zero-Day Vulnerability
Jul 14, 2022

Security experts are debating the cause of a growing number of zero-day software flaws, but there is consensus about one thing: how to prepare for the next attack.

New SEC Cyber Rules Put Boards and Executives on Alert
Jul 11, 2022

Accountability around cyber risk has become Topic A for corporate leaders. Judith Germano, of NYU’s Center for Cybersecurity, unpacks the challenges.

Image for What is Threat Detection and Response blog post
Jul 7, 2022

Activating a cyber incident response plan after a cyberattack is crucial, says this tech leader (who learned how the hard way).

Ransomware Is Battering the Cyber Insurance Industry
Jul 6, 2022

It’s usually up to corporate treasurers to shop for cyber insurance. Here’s how to navigate that costly shifting market.

How Business Leaders Can Steer Clear of Automotive Hacks
Jun 30, 2022

Connected vehicles are a growing attack vector for hackers. When it comes to cybersecurity, commercial fleet owners need to get fast and furious.