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The changing CISO skillset – communication is paramount

Marc Lueck, CISO EMEA Zscaler, explains that while historically the role of CISO has demanded a fervent dedication to security, contemporary requirements extend beyond mere security expertise. Today, effective CISOs must also excel in business leadership and communication. The changing CISO skillset is by no means a new conversation. Indeed, over the past decade, there […]


Fortifying defences: Strategies for industrial titans in the face of cyber onslaught

In the latter part of 2023, Dragos, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity, unveiled a pioneering threat report. Its pages layered alarming statistics revealing a staggering 50% surge in ransomware assaults targeting industrial entities compared to the previous year. The report further uncovered a startling revelation that more than 70% of these ransomware […]


The power of public-private partnerships

Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO, Fortinet, discusses how creating a culture of trust and greater transparency is crucial for organisations to make complex cybersecurity decisions and help users make more informed purchases. Cybersecurity is a Team Sport. Today’s technology environment is vastly different than when I retired from federal service. […]


The future for financial services is digital, and the time to transform is now

Paul Holland, CEO of Beyond Encryption, tells us how while some companies operating in the financial sector have benefitted from Digital Transformation, there is still significant work to be done at an industry level. Globally, businesses are increasingly facing pressure to embrace more sustainable methods of operating. For many, this means turning to tech to […]


What keeps CISOs up at night?

The pressures that CISOs face are rising, but it must be remembered they are human. Neil Thacker, Chief Information Security Officer for EMEA at Netskope, shares his thoughts about the role of the CISO and the optimistic future ahead. With an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape and an ever-expanding attack surface, the list of things keeping […]


Fighting back against cybersecurity burnout

Andrew Hollister, CISO, LogRhythm, explains how addressing burnout to reduce cyber-risk should be treated as seriously as any other business risk and considers how CISOs can put priorities into perspective. In a rapidly expanding threat environment, the challenge for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) isn’t just evolving threat tactics but making sense of overwhelming security […]


Emerging digital identity trends for 2024

John Cullen, Strategic Marketing Director Digital Identity at Thales, outlines some key predictions for 2024 in the sphere of digital identities. Verifying one’s identity plays a central role in how today’s society operates – both in online and offline scenarios. Be it at passport control before boarding a flight, renting accommodation, buying alcohol from a […]


How can CISOs ensure their cyber spending really counts?

Assessing the year ahead, budgets are getting tighter and cyberattacks are becoming more relentless. It’s vital for organisations to avoid cutting corners and save money in the long-term by not opening themselves up to attackers and ransom demands. Paul Dant, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy & Research at Illumio, shares his insight. It’s a good time to […]


Navigating cyberattacks: Strategies for resilient recovery

Majd Sinan, Security Leader, Gulf, Levant and Pakistan at IBM, tells us how minimizing the impact of ransomware attacks demands a shift in mindset. Imagine your organisation was just hit by a ransomware attack, and all your data is suddenly inaccessible. Your files have been encrypted by a hacker, who is now demanding a hefty […]


How to pivot a PII strategy against the growing threat of cyberattacks

Stockholm-based Petra Tesch, Chief Information Officer, Vizrt, asks how can a company ensure its Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is adequately protected? Cyberthreats are increasing and becoming more serious by the day, so it’s crucial for organisations to stay one step ahead when safeguarding their digital assets. Personal identification information (PII) sits on the firing line, […]


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