Craft Your Budget Right to Get a Funding Wish List
Budgeting weighs heavily on many of us, and there are two sides to the process. The first is how to convince management that budgets need to increase. The other, is…
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Presentation is Key When You’ve Got a Board’s Ear
CISOs increasingly are winning a direct line to boards, but it’s still a rarity. It’s a big missing piece because when it comes to security, boards do not always have…
Harnessing the Power of Many
Our world is more interconnected than ever because of digital transformation and all of the work we’ve done to integrate systems. When the FAA system went down recently, think of…
Device Hygiene: More Crucial Than Ever
LastPass recently disclosed that its massive data breach last year happened because a hacker was able to install malware on an engineer’s home computer. The engineer had access to the…
In a Tough Environment, One Welcome Development is the Growth of Cloud Adoption
We operate in a tough environment with many challenges, so it’s a welcome change to identify encouraging trends. One such development is that cloud adoption is continuing to grow positively.…
Generative AI: How Do We Keep It from Boomeranging Against Us
Generative AI is a very powerful technology that’s created for constructive purposes, but as with everything else in life, some have found a nefarious way to use it. Bad actors…
We Need a Divorce from Vendors
There’s no other way to say it: We need a divorce from vendors. I’ve been in this industry for 25 years, and I’ve dealt with vendors the entire time. But…
Advice to Aspiring CISOs
One question I am frequently asked is, “How do you help aspiring CISOs on their journey?” My first bit of advice to aspiring CISOs is know your why. You have…
SVB Collapse Highlights New Opportunities for AI-Driven Fraud
The ferment in the banking industry touched off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has created opportunities for fraud, as bad actors try to take advantage of the…
Talent Shortage? Not Actually
Looking Beyond the Standard Pipeline It’s the constant hot topic in cyber. How do we fill roles when there’s a shortage of cyber talent? Before losing hope, we should think…