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What Latanya Sweeney Knows About Data Privacy Will Trouble You
The Harvard professor and data privacy pioneer will speak at this week’s Women in Cybersecurity conference about cyber problems we’re still not addressing.
5 Strategies State CIOs Can Use to Transform Their Workforce
The little-known truth about state government? With scant money or resources, state CIOs can still do more with less.
As Cyber Crisis Mounts, CISOs and Boards Must Learn to Communicate
Former national cybersecurity commissioner and seasoned board director Maggie Wilderotter explains how cybersecuity and business leaders can get on the same page.
The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act Aims to Fix Critical Gaps
The Senate just passed the most significant cybersecurity legislation in U.S. history. Here are three ways to prep.
Making Every Day International Women’s Day in Cybersecurity
While the cyber workforce shortage is severe, the U.S. has a major untapped resource: women. Here’s how to address that.
Every Employee Must Now Be Part of the Cybersecurity Team
As Western governments prepare for Russian cyberattacks, some U.S. states are leading the way to greater cybersecurity resilience.
Shining a Light on Dark Patterns and Personal Data Collection
Enterprises use dark patterns to trick us into giving up sensitive data. That puts pressure on them to track and protect that data.
The Russo-Ukrainian Conflict Shows Why Threat Hunting Teams Are Now Critical
Assembling an elite threat hunting squad takes time. Start by looking for these skills, traits and certifications.
5 Ways to Prepare for Cyberwarfare
As the Ukraine crisis ignites, U.S. enterprises brace for Russian cyberattacks. Here are 5 crucial steps to take now.
What CISA’s Incident Response Playbooks Mean for CISOs
It’s not just the feds that can learn from CISA’s new Incident Response Playbooks. Here’s why tech leaders should tune in.
Are Metaverse Meetings the Answer to Better Employee Engagement?
Your workers may be remote but need not feel alone: Here’s how metaverse meetings and virtual reality can enhance the employee experience.
The Best Cybersecurity Conferences in 2022
A constant flow of new threats makes staying on top of trends—like zero trust, supply chain security, and compliance issues—more important than ever.