Security News

74% of CISOs are increasing crisis simulation budgets
2025-01-28 04:30

In the aftermath of 2024’s high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including NHS, CrowdStrike, 23andMe, Transport for London, and Cencora, CISOs are reassessing their organisation’s readiness to...

Nearly half of CISOs now report to CEOs, showing their rising influence
2025-01-24 05:30

The CISO’s rise to the C-suite comes with more engagement with the boardroom, an audience with the CEO, and the power to make strategic decisions for the business, according to Splunk. CISOs...

CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout
2025-01-23 04:30

This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk management, and developing...

Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient
2025-01-22 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations...

How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions
2025-01-16 05:00

Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can...

This is the year CISOs unlock AI’s full potential
2025-01-14 05:30

In 2025, CISOs will have powerful new capabilities as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to mature. Evolving beyond providing answers to questions, GenAI will provide proactive...

GitHub CISO on security strategy and collaborating with the open-source community
2025-01-13 05:00

In this Help Net Security, Alexis Wales, CISO at GitHub, discusses how GitHub embeds security into every aspect of its platform to protect millions of developers and repositories, ensuring it...

GitLab CISO on proactive monitoring and metrics for DevSecOps success
2025-01-09 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Lemos, CISO at GitLab, talks about the shift from DevOps to DevSecOps, focusing on the complexity of building systems and integrating security tools. He...

eBay CISO on managing long-term cybersecurity planning and ROI
2025-01-07 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Sean Embry, CISO at eBay, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity leadership. He shares insights on balancing long-term strategic planning with immediate threat...

The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success
2025-01-03 05:30

The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational...