The underrepresentation of women in cybersecurity is a complex issue. The reasons behind it include stereotypes and biases, educational barriers, workplace culture, and the lack of visibility and role models. We need to consider the implications and discuss potential strategies for change.
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack several years ago, Hackensack Meridian Health embarked on transforming its cybersecurity program with the support of top leadership and increased funding and staff and by implementing critical security tools and best practices, said CISO Mark Johnson.
Six years after it was founded, the UK Cyber Security Council is taking a multipronged approach to building professionalism in the industry. Board Chair Claudia Natanson discussed the council's journey, its role in shaping industry standards and efforts to foster diversity and narrow the skills gap.
A robust onboarding program is a comprehensive process that integrates new hires into the organizational culture, aligns them with company values and equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. Onboarding affects organizational culture and turnover rates.
The healthcare sector needs a 911-style cyber civil defense system that can help all segments of the industry, including under-resourced groups, to more rapidly and effectively respond to cyberattacks and related incidents, said Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Health and a federal cyber adviser.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that CISA lacks the skilled staff to effectively share information with critical infrastructure operators about threats. Also, the GAO found that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration lacked an information-sharing process.
In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the cyberattack that's sending shock waves through the U.S. healthcare sector, Palo Alto's strategic pivot and its far-reaching implications for the industry, and new developments in tech and journalism at Information Security Media Group.
In today's digital age, new career opportunities have emerged for digital protectors, and they are not subject to business budgetary trends. For those willing to dedicate their lives to safeguarding the digital corridors we all traverse, the rewards are both tangible and profound.
International organisations are racing to comply with evolving cybersecurity regulations amidst a surge in cross-border cyber-attacks. These regulations aim to fortify defenses against threats to data, finances, and reputation.
However, the complexity of directives often leaves CISOs and their teams feeling...
Improving the security culture of your organisation can seem daunting.
An entire culture sounds almost too big to influence. But influencing security culture is possible, with the right plan, buy-in and content.
With the right culture supporting them, your users will be better equipped to identify potentially...
In establishing a robust security culture, the integration of security awareness and compliance training is vital. This cohesive approach bolsters the defense layer across digital and physical realms, reducing risks associated with noncompliance such as fines and reputational damage.
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Leaders in cybersecurity - and in any other business - need to keep a bank account filled with the trust and respect of their employees and make sure that account stays in the black, said Chase Cunningham, aka the Doctor of Zero Trust. He discussed his new book on how to be a good leader.
According to a new survey from ISC2, the nonprofit member organization that promotes cybersecurity education, 82% of cybersecurity professionals say AI will improve their job efficiency by helping them conduct analysis, automate tasks, perform monitoring, predict vulnerabilities and block threats.
About 20% of new companies created in the U.K. every day - or some 800 firms - are scams. These fake businesses are being created from an ocean of stolen high-quality data related to real people, making it hard to spot the fraudsters, said Graham Barrow, director of "The Dark Money Files" podcast.
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