Why should CISOs not report to CIOs? And why do CISOs need more direct lines of communication with CFOs? Chris Pierson, a cybersecurity attorney and CISO who'll be a speaker at RSA Conference 2016, provides answers.
The trend across industries is that automation results in a drastic reduction of operational job roles, even as it brings in economies of efficiency. What then does automation in security mean for the profession?
Three banks and a pharmaceutical company in India are reported to have been hacked by attackers who compromised IT administrators' computers using Lechiffre ransomware, demanding payment in bitcoins. How should CISOs defend against extortion?
Extortion campaigns waged by cybercriminals are expected to become more damaging in 2016, putting additional pressure on CISOs to enhance protection of internal networks and educate employees about extortionists' techniques, says iSight Partner's John Miller.
Given the rise in cyber threats, CERT-In's existing rules of empanelling IT Security auditing organizations may not comply with the new challenges. It's time to revisit these guidelines and add stringent qualifying factors for auditing.
The Maharashtra government has appointed senior IPS officer and IT expert Brijesh Singh as Special IG-Cybercrime. Experts analyze expectations for the new head and discuss what should be his agenda for tackling cybercrime.
As Art Gilliland, CEO of Skyport Systems, assesses cybersecurity in 2016, he sees distinct strengths, weakness and opportunities for the next generation of leaders. The question is: Where will we find these leaders?
According to sources in the industry and community, organizations are regularly getting breached and held to ransom in India. What's the story, and why are these organizations choosing to remain silent about these attacks?
Common mistakes enterprises make while prescribing a security or information assurance policy may result in big security flaws. CISOs must define security policies that are practical and enforceable, evolved through consensus with the business.
What's it take to be a successful CISO? Mark Dill, former longtime information security director at the Cleveland Clinic, says it comes down to being patient, persistent and perceived as practical. He offers detailed career advice in this interview.
What's it like to be a CIO or CISO at an enterprise where everyone is a security expert? What are some of the unique challenges and advantages? Blue Coat Systems CIO Chris Birrell shares his experiences in this role.
As information security professionals consider new opportunities, they must carefully determine whether the corporate culture is a good fit, says former healthcare CISO Jeff Cobb, who recently made his own career transition to security consulting.
The Reserve Bank of India is setting up an IT arm and scouting for a CEO. The leader is expected to be an IT person with skills to handle cybersecurity, IT systems audit and assessment. What qualities must this leader possess?
Amidst a perfect storm of circumstances, how will CISOs ensure that they remain relevant? Is outsourced security and MSSP dependence going to take over? Or are virtual CISO specialists going to rule the roost?
Vivian Poon, head of Network Security Operations at UBS, sees the need to encourage women to take up new roles in risk management, governance, security and forensics. How does she recommend recruiting these new professionals?
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