Security Leadership and Management

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Forty percent of consumers are skeptical of organizations' ability to protect their data adequately according to a report by Object First. 

Without question, the “human factor” in cybersecurity has become synonymous with phishing attacks, but that perception is a material part of the problem. 

While some reports show the number of ransomware attacks actually fell in 2022, no one inside the industry is declaring victory.

A new report reveals that 54% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) identified burnout as their most significant personal risk, up from 48% in 2022.

The phrase “Security Culture” gets thrown around both in the media and organizations. How can organizations achieve a positive security culture?

New research has revealed that 14% of CISOs have the desired traits for cyber expert board positions. 

A new survey shows CISOs struggle to cost justify security investments despite known security gaps, face increasing personal risks, and worry about the rapid adoption of AI.

Bad actors target an organization’s most vulnerable touch points to gain access to sensitive data. And too often, these weak links are the organization’s employees.

It has been several weeks since the MOVEit vulnerability began making headlines, but the span of organizations and governmental entities being affected by related data breaches have continued to grow. 

Leo Howell, CISO at Georgia Tech, has been selected interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for the Institute.