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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 […]


The growing role of CISOs in the future of cybersecurity governance

Sunny Tan, Head of Security for Southeast Asia, BT Group, explains how the evolving role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) is becoming increasingly pivotal in shaping the future of robust cybersecurity governance and aligning it with strategic business objectives. In today’s interconnected world, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With an ever-expanding […]


Security leaders in UAE stress their organisations need to make improvements following cybersecurity incident  

52% of UAE respondents cited gap in technology as contributor to major cybersecurity incident. All UAE-based security leaders who have lived through a recent cyber incident believe that future prevention hinges on the training of people, and improvements in technology, and almost all (96%) want to see similar enhancements in processes. These critical findings emerged […]


Gartner highlights four ways chief supply chain officers can respond to inflation 

As inflation rates rise in economies around the world, and a recession might be looming, there are four ways chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can prepare their leadership response over the next months, according to Gartner.  “While CSCOs primarily focus on developing strategy and enabling organisational capabilities, the economic headwinds they experience these days call […]


Australian CISOs more at risk of cyberattacks compared to global counterparts

Proofpoint,  a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has released its annual Voice of the CISO report, which explores key challenges facing Chief Information Security Officers in Australia and around the globe. While CISOs around the world spent 2021 coming to terms with new ways of working, Australian CISOs fell behind global counterparts when it came to […]


Opening up communication between your board and CISO

Adam Burns, Director of Cybersecurity at Digital Guardian by HelpSystems, offers some top tips for building a culture of cybersecurity and ensuring productive communication between the CISO and the board. Technology is no longer just the backbone of a business, it’s the driving force. The complex set of skills required to advance an organisation in […]


Why data storage is an integral part of a CISO’s IT security strategy

In a recent survey conducted by Dimensional Research, 96% of IT decision-makers reported they are worried about ransomware attacks. Only one in five are very confident they could recover from a ransomware attack. With attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, CISOs have stepped up protection of their business with prevention solutions, such as firewalls, email security, Identity […]


Survey reveals UK CISOs driving blindfolded, with limited visibility and control

A study of 600 CISOs explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a transformation in the shift to home working and how this has contributed to the rise in the number of cyberattacks targeting organisations. A new study has revealed an overwhelming percentage (75%) of CISOs consider their organisation to be at greater risk of […]


Why the board needs to give their CISO a seat at the table

Digital Transformation offers businesses many competitive advantages and investing in it means that organisations can stay on top of their game. Galina Antova, Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Claroty, discusses the CISO’s role and how they can be a key part of implementing change when it comes to communicating cyber-risks and preparing for […]


Security planning on a budget for CISOs

CISOs are under more pressure than ever to ensure their organisations thrive in order to survive, and investing in the right technology has a key part to play. David Higgins, EMEA Technical Director, CyberArk, offers his best practice advice and says that a massive budget increase isn’t required, but a change of approach. CISOs, security […]


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