Why “Time to Patch” Is the Cybersecurity KPI That Matters Most
The way your organization manages its risk tolerance and regulatory factors are key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing your cybersecurity posture. The most critical KPI…
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Top Recommendations for Data Retention and Deletion
The tremendous value that data holds for organizations also comes with the responsibility to properly address its storage, governance, and security. How can businesses tackle…
How the U.S. Can Strengthen Its Cyber Defenses Against Nation-State Threats
The American power grid is not just the backbone of modern life. It’s a high-value target in our new era of geopolitical conflict. As foreign…
Beyond Tick Boxes: An Auditor’s Perspective on Information Security Compliance
Introduction As cyber threats evolve and regulatory requirements tighten, businesses face increasing pressure to protect their sensitive data and strengthen security practices. This blog will…
Why Outdated Corporate Networks Are Analogous to the Aging U.S. Highway System
“Necessity is the mother of invention” has never been more fitting—whether you’re talking about America’s post-WWII highway boom or the evolution of enterprise networks during…
Mapping a Future without Cyber Attacks
After countless attacks across a multitude of organizations, the cyber security industry has a fairly good grasp of how adversaries work, the vulnerabilities they take…
Deepfakes at the Gate: How Fake Job Applicants Are Becoming a Serious Cyber Threat
In recent months, the hiring process has become a new attack surface. Cybercriminals are no longer just spoofing emails or exploiting software flaws—they’re applying for…
Protecting CISOs and CSOs in an Era of Personal Liability
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) face unprecedented pressures, not only from the evolving threat landscape but also from a legal…
Innovator Spotlight: Black Kite – Cyber Defense Magazine
The Invisible Threat: Reimagining Third-Party Risk Management Cybersecurity leaders are drowning in questionnaires while threat actors are swimming in data. The traditional approach to vendor…
Expert Spotlight: Koushik Anand on IAM and PAM Excellence at Enterprise Scale
By Gary Miliefsky, Publisher With more than 80% of breaches involving stolen or misused credentials, identity is the control point that matters most. Koushik Anand…
Innovator Spotlight: WitnessAI – Cyber Defense Magazine
WitnessAI Delivers Security for the AI Era In the AI era, innovation is moving fast. Unfortunately, this means that the risks associated with this movement…
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
There’s no doubt about it. Cybersecurity incidents are rising. In 2024, the FBI reported a 9% increase in ransomware complaints targeting critical U.S. infrastructure sectors, such as…