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Chief Security Officer / Chief Information Security Officer (CSO / CISO) stories

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ManageEngine launches Analytics Plus 6.0 with AI Spotlight feature
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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features
ManageEngine's Analytics Plus 6.0 introduces AI-driven Spotlight to streamline IT operations by offering contextual recommendations, aiming to cut analysis time for IT managers.
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
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Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
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Expel unveils updated cybersecurity toolkit aligning with NIST CSF 2.0
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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sans institute
Expel has updated its toolkit for the newly released NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, aiming to assist security officers in more effectively evaluating their cybersecurity positions.
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Legit Security unveils cybersecurity's first AI discovery features
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
Legit Security develops pioneering AI Discovery tool, a cybersecurity industry-first. Enabling CISOs and AppSec teams to track AI code use, boosting app security and software development momentum.
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iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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casb
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity leader iboss launches the state-of-the-art ChatGPT Risk Module, an addition to its Zero Trust SSE solution, ensuring robust data security when utilising AI technologies.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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apm
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data privacy
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software development
In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
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How the cloud security landscape will evolve in 2024
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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supply chain & logistics
AI-driven threat actors' sophistication surge, increased data privacy concerns, and deepening supply chain security issues shape the cloud security landscape in 2024, experts forecast.
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Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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ai
By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.
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Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.
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Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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outsourcing
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cso / ciso
Alarming underperformance in outsourced cybersecurity suppliers has increases breach risk to the UK's financial sector.
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How CISOs’ roles – and security operations – will change in 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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soc
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
There will be an immediate need for greater focus on compliance packs by CISOs, not just this year but over the next couple of years.
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How NDR-powered visibility supports successful zero trust strategies
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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ndr
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cso / ciso
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network visibility
CISOs are increasingly deploying network detection and response (NDR) tools to improve network visibility, crucial for successful zero-trust security strategies, as gaps remain with EDR and SIEM systems.
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Top six recommendations for remaining robust and resilient in 2024
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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genai
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passwordless
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ai
Facing increasing cybersecurity threats, experts insist on switching from passwords to phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication amidst the rise of AI-driven phishing attempts in 2023.
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2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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public cloud
The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.
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SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.
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Boardroom preparedness: The best security strategy for 2024
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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soc
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
CISOs are relying on reactive strategies post-breach rather than proactive measures that better prepare the whole team before an incident strikes.
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Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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government
Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.
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Navigating the shadow side of AI: Assessing the risks & rewards
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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data privacy
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ai
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cso / ciso
Harmonic Security examines the risks of 'Shadow AI', highlighting concerns about data leaks and potential threats in growing AI sector.