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Armorblox announced several new key executive appointments, including the company’s first Chief Security Officer, Brian Johnson.

Julie Myerholtz has joined Grainger as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

There has been no shortage of ransomware reports and data breaches affecting companies from all sectors all over the world, accelerated, in part, during 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused a mass move to remote work and many organizations raced to accommodate the new normal.

How can security leaders be sure to shore up that outermost barrier at their organizations? When it comes to perimeter security, strong upfront planning and swift real-time reactions supported by technology can go a long way in helping an enterprise secure their most important assets.

We asked several Women Security Leaders to tell us what drew them into the profession, along with their thoughts on continued diversification of the industry.

GroupSense’s director of intelligence operations Bryce Webster-Jacobsen outlines the U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’s Impact on Defense Contractors.

In order to combat cybersecurity threats, the Biden administration and state governors across the country should immediately work to foster deeper relationships with the private sector. Tech and government certainly don’t always get along, but the threats we face now require a national effort that would rival the Space Race of the 1960s. This can be done through state and federal governments offering financial incentives to businesses that prioritize the development and integration of cybersecurity measures, amplified communication from the government concerning the importance of cybersecurity, as well as the potential bolstering of compliance standards to minimize threats and the negative impact of breaches.