As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, the convergence of operational technology and cybersecurity has emerged as a critical area of focus. But there's a noticeable gap in the workforce. Professionals who truly understand both OT and cybersecurity are in short supply.
Dom Lucas, head of security at British International Investment, reflects on how his law enforcement background shaped his approach to cybersecurity, focusing on the value of communication and continuous learning. He advises new security leaders to be open to learning from failures.
At the recent Cybersecurity Summit: Canada East, hosted by Information Security Media Group, cybersecurity leaders, industry experts and top executives discussed the surge in ransomware attacks, the integration of AI into security frameworks and growing personal liability concerns for CISOs.
With the NIS2 Directive fast approaching, cybersecurity has evolved from a technical challenge to a critical business priority. Avani Desai, CEO at Schellman, highlights the growing responsibility of boards and executives to oversee cybersecurity risk management.
Amy Herzog, chief information security officer for Ads and Devices at Amazon, shares how her cybersecurity team accelerates product development by integrating security from the start to secure customer data on popular consumer devices such as Ring and Alexa.
Matt Gordon-Smith has more than 25 years of information security experience and has led security programs. He says networking and relationship-building are critical to career success, but many aspiring CISOs face a major obstacle to interacting with other leaders: imposter syndrome.
Shervin Evans began his career as a programmer but he always knew his future was in cybersecurity. Now, 25 years later as an information security officer, he evangelizes about cybersecurity to employees in his organization, his family and the broader community.
Understanding business goals is key to aligning cybersecurity strategies, said Erik Hart, CISO at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Hart stressed the importance of security leaders becoming solution finders who integrate cybersecurity with business operations.
In the rapidly changing cybersecurity field, continuous education and upskilling are crucial. Ram Kumar, head of vulnerability disclosure at Volvo Group and a CyberEdBoard member, recommends continuous training and staying up to date on new technologies and regulations.
As cloud computing, DevOps and automation continue to evolve, the lines between IT functions are fading, making security integral to these processes. Hiren Dave, CIO and CISO at Essen Health Care, shares how combining the roles of CIO and CISO improves risk management and communication.
The healthcare sector is plagued by increasingly complex cyberthreats, and simply meeting compliance standards is not doing enough to protect sensitive healthcare data, according to Christopher Frenz, assistant vice president of IT security at Mount Sinai South Nassau.
John F. Banghart has spent 30 years in cybersecurity, and he appreciates the importance of creative thinking, upskilling and collaboration. Looking back on the Heartbleed vulnerability, Banghart said the incident demonstrates the need to address software supply chain risks causing problems today.
Welcome to Information Security Media Group's Black Hat and DEF CON 2024 Compendium featuring latest insights from the industry's top cybersecurity researchers and ethical hackers, as well as perspectives from CEOs, CISOs and government officials on the latest trends in cybersecurity and AI.
George Chacko, executive director of information security and compliance at New York Blood Center, shares his journey in cybersecurity, the challenges for nonprofit organizations with limited budgets and resources, and collaborative initiatives to improve security programs.
The SolarWinds case has intensified legal risks for CISOs. A judge validated the SEC's theory of intentional securities fraud against Tim Brown, the SolarWinds' CISO, marking the first time a federal court accepted this theory against a CISO, said Jess Nall, partner at Baker McKenzie.
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