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Information security functions have become far more important to their companies in the past decade, and that’s reflected in how the resources they’re allocated has grown and grown. Security Staffing and Budget Increases. MORE
Security will become increasingly important as industries seek to collaborate and use each other’s capabilities to enable new business models, with the banking sector leading the way MORE
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CESG technical director Jonathan Lawrence tells The Cyber Security Summit that information security professionals need to deliver security controls that help business users achieve their goals securely MORE
cybersecurity information securityToday, we in Europe woke up to headlines about attempted cyberattacks by Unit 26165 of Russia’s GRU intelligence service. MORE
Organizations need to start thinking about information security as an element that enables businesses, facilitating increased competitive advantage that allows them to manage risk and protect all of the dollars that have been spent on creating a brand. This is the first step in securing a business. MORE
In addition, general awareness of the Zero Trust security model is much lower in Europe than in the US. age of the customer information security network security security & risk security information & event management (SIEM) zero trust MORE
The way companies create, sell, and market products, and run the operations to do so, is increasingly based on the use of technology and digital information (see chart 1), and this trend of digitization will only continue more quickly across the next five years. MORE
Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. MORE
Information security teams can spend all the money in their budget on fancy technology but it’s for naught if employees don’t use it. They should base their campaigns on the six root causes that are most likely to motivate employees to behave securely or not. MORE
By helping to create a thriving, diverse and open information security community, (ISC)2 hopes to ensure a steep rise for the profession MORE
In fact, the security group is the only part of the infrastructure function where staffing levels are increasing. Blog Collaborate Across the Organization Information and Data Risk Management Information Technology IT Infrastructure MORE
Venture capital and private equity spending on security technology reached an all-time high in 2018. While that total may pale in comparison to other fast-growing markets such as fintech ($124B) or transportation tech ($150B), consider that 65% of that $31B in security has […]. MORE
Recent cases have highlighted identity theft, the loss of personal financial data, and the disclosure of sensitive national security information. The executive in the hot seat for preventing these failures is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). MORE
Looking ahead to 2017, the Information Security Forum (ISF) , a global, independent information security body that focuses on cyber security and information risk management, forecasts businesses will face four key global security threats in 2017. As with previous years, 2016 saw no shortage of data breaches. MORE
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Brexit will present some cyber security challenges – but it will be largely business as usual, say information security professionals MORE
The information security threat landscape is constantly evolving. To help you navigate the terrain, each year the Information Security Forum (ISF) — a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues on behalf of its members — puts out its Threat Horizon report to provide members with a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period. MORE
The responsibilities of information security are rapidly changing as enterprises digitize. In this new context, information security is expected to take a strategic role by helping business leaders understand the security implications of their digital strategies; support a quicker pace of technology exploitation and experimentation; and govern a larger, more varied project portfolio. MORE
Today we released our 2019 Security & Risk Recommendations report. We collected contributions from our colleagues across the Forrester Security & Risk team to identify the most important actions security leaders should take in 2019. MORE
High demand and a limited pool of people with the right skills and experience make information security staffing a perennial challenge. Further complicating things is the fact that information security teams have not yet adapted to their changing role in digitizing companies. MORE
Chart 1 below can help with understanding the different types of risk assessment that information security teams need to conduct, and may also help explain the process, and the importance of it, to colleagues. MORE
Last year Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view MORE
The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018 Earlier today, we published “The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018” evaluation. MORE
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Red Owl Analytics is a highly regarded provider of a software solution that enables security and compliance teams to proactively tackle their most pressing problem-- insider risk. Guy finished his Army career as a special assistant to the Director of the National Security Agency. MORE
Small businesses run lean, and bad guys know that means security may be less than adequate. NIST researchers share ways that small businesses can protect their information MORE
The White House recently appointed retired Brigadier General Gregory J. Touhill as the US CISO, to bolster cybersecurity efforts in government MORE
10 Ways Digitalization is Upending Information Security. A recent survey of around two dozen heads of information security produced a useful overview of the nature of this problem and how some of the world’s most forward-thinking teams are responding. MORE
The former has opened up companies to new security risks while the latter has left some customers feeling uneasy about the privacy of their data. Poor security standards across an ecosystem can therefore have trickle down effects to your organization. MORE
The UK government has work to do to reduce complexity of security policies, according to the NAO MORE
The Information Security Profession – Where do I Start? I am often asked by individuals to provide advice or guidance on how to get started in the field of information security. Cyber InfoSec education infosec security awareness tools training MORE
Companies struggling to fill info sec roles should focus on finding people who can do what they need, not on qualifications, according to a security industry panel MORE
What is the role of information security professionals in helping organisations to ensure they are compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018 MORE
Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. First off, there are many different jobs within information security. MORE
Information security teams are busier than they’ve ever been and, although they have been given more funds to cope, there is still a great need to prioritize and focus on the risks that are most likely to harm their business. MORE
Read Joan Goodchild list 10 information security tips for companies during layoffs on Dark Reading: Business disruption and the financial toll brought on by the COVID-19 has forced many companies, […]. MORE
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Preventing confidential information leaking into the wrong hands has become high priority for every big company in the past decade. Information “breaches” have never been more costly to companies, or difficult to prevent. MORE
cybersecurity information security Insurance security & risk CyberinsuranceIn late March, Marsh announced the launch of a program with a number of leading cyberinsurance firms including Allianz, AXA, Beazley, XL, and Zurich to evaluate cybersecurity products and services. MORE
But for organizations still maturing their defensive measures, here’s what the transformation of cyber crime into an industry means for how you approach information security. Cyber crime has been commercialized. Infecting computers with ransomware or using an advanced persistent threat to pilfer intellectual property no longer requires deep technical knowledge. MORE
Information security is continually moving up business and board agendas, but information security professionals find it challenging to help business leaders to understand fully the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses MORE
The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference, 7-9 April 2015, will be held at the Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Building 5200, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The conference brings together cyber security researchers, program managers, decision makers, security vendors, and practitioners to discuss many challenging tasks and novel solutions pertaining to cyber security. By Charles Hall. MORE
High-flying salaries in some unexpected places Image by Greg Gjerdingen Before moving to this top city for InfoSec pay, you might want to read the latest John Sanford novel, brace for a bitter cold winter and develop a taste for tater tot hot dish. MORE
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Preventing confidential information leaking into the wrong hands has become high priority for every big company in the past decade. Information “breaches” have never been more costly to companies, or difficult to prevent.
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10 Ways Digitalization is Upending Information Security. A recent survey of around two dozen heads of information security produced a useful overview of the nature of this problem and how some of the world’s most forward-thinking teams are responding.
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Chart 1 below can help with understanding the different types of risk assessment that information security teams need to conduct, and may also help explain the process, and the importance of it, to colleagues.
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Information security teams can spend all the money in their budget on fancy technology but it’s for naught if employees don’t use it. They should base their campaigns on the six root causes that are most likely to motivate employees to behave securely or not.
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Information security is continually moving up business and board agendas, but information security professionals find it challenging to help business leaders to understand fully the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses
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The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference, 7-9 April 2015, will be held at the Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Building 5200, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The conference brings together cyber security researchers, program managers, decision makers, security vendors, and practitioners to discuss many challenging tasks and novel solutions pertaining to cyber security. By Charles Hall.
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By helping to create a thriving, diverse and open information security community, (ISC)2 hopes to ensure a steep rise for the profession
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Organizations need to start thinking about information security as an element that enables businesses, facilitating increased competitive advantage that allows them to manage risk and protect all of the dollars that have been spent on creating a brand. This is the first step in securing a business.
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Brexit will present some cyber security challenges – but it will be largely business as usual, say information security professionals
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The Information Security Profession – Where do I Start? I am often asked by individuals to provide advice or guidance on how to get started in the field of information security. Cyber InfoSec education infosec security awareness tools training
CEB IT
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The way companies create, sell, and market products, and run the operations to do so, is increasingly based on the use of technology and digital information (see chart 1), and this trend of digitization will only continue more quickly across the next five years.
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JUNE 22, 2016
CESG technical director Jonathan Lawrence tells The Cyber Security Summit that information security professionals need to deliver security controls that help business users achieve their goals securely
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Companies struggling to fill info sec roles should focus on finding people who can do what they need, not on qualifications, according to a security industry panel
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The UK government has work to do to reduce complexity of security policies, according to the NAO
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In fact, the security group is the only part of the infrastructure function where staffing levels are increasing. Blog Collaborate Across the Organization Information and Data Risk Management Information Technology IT Infrastructure
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Information security functions have become far more important to their companies in the past decade, and that’s reflected in how the resources they’re allocated has grown and grown. Security Staffing and Budget Increases.
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Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. First off, there are many different jobs within information security.
CTOvision
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Red Owl Analytics is a highly regarded provider of a software solution that enables security and compliance teams to proactively tackle their most pressing problem-- insider risk. Guy finished his Army career as a special assistant to the Director of the National Security Agency.
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Security will become increasingly important as industries seek to collaborate and use each other’s capabilities to enable new business models, with the banking sector leading the way
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Last year Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view
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Recent cases have highlighted identity theft, the loss of personal financial data, and the disclosure of sensitive national security information. The executive in the hot seat for preventing these failures is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
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Looking ahead to 2017, the Information Security Forum (ISF) , a global, independent information security body that focuses on cyber security and information risk management, forecasts businesses will face four key global security threats in 2017. As with previous years, 2016 saw no shortage of data breaches.
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The information security threat landscape is constantly evolving. To help you navigate the terrain, each year the Information Security Forum (ISF) — a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues on behalf of its members — puts out its Threat Horizon report to provide members with a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period.
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age of the customer Europe information securityWe are currently considering the list of vendor participants we are planning to invite to a pre-screener for the Q4 European Cybersecurity Consulting Service Provider Wave.
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The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018 Earlier today, we published “The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018” evaluation.
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Today we released our 2019 Security & Risk Recommendations report. We collected contributions from our colleagues across the Forrester Security & Risk team to identify the most important actions security leaders should take in 2019.
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Venture capital and private equity spending on security technology reached an all-time high in 2018. While that total may pale in comparison to other fast-growing markets such as fintech ($124B) or transportation tech ($150B), consider that 65% of that $31B in security has […].
Network World
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But for organizations still maturing their defensive measures, here’s what the transformation of cyber crime into an industry means for how you approach information security. Cyber crime has been commercialized. Infecting computers with ransomware or using an advanced persistent threat to pilfer intellectual property no longer requires deep technical knowledge.
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The former has opened up companies to new security risks while the latter has left some customers feeling uneasy about the privacy of their data. Poor security standards across an ecosystem can therefore have trickle down effects to your organization.
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In addition, general awareness of the Zero Trust security model is much lower in Europe than in the US. age of the customer information security network security security & risk security information & event management (SIEM) zero trust
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The White House recently appointed retired Brigadier General Gregory J. Touhill as the US CISO, to bolster cybersecurity efforts in government
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FEBRUARY 15, 2017
The responsibilities of information security are rapidly changing as enterprises digitize. In this new context, information security is expected to take a strategic role by helping business leaders understand the security implications of their digital strategies; support a quicker pace of technology exploitation and experimentation; and govern a larger, more varied project portfolio.
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