Last year, ASIS International released the Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Guideline, which takes a different approach to traditional security. The ESRM Guideline was released at the 2019 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in September, and the Maturity Model is now available on the ASIS website.
FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Darrin E. Jones as the executive assistant director of the Science and Technology Branch at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mr. Jones most recently served as the assistant director of the Information Technology Infrastructure Division.
According to Verizon's 2019 Mobile Security Index report, two-thirds of organizations said they are less confident about the security of their mobile assets than other devices. Many of these breaches occur due to vulnerable devices, servers and applications that allow bad actors to gain access. Security breaches and the threat of compromise are a serious issue for organizations of all sizes.
In the event that a ransomware attack is successful, what questions should your organization ask? How can your organization mitigate short and long-term damage, as well?
After a seven-year tenure as Chief Security Scientist at Bank of America, Sounil Yu joined YL Ventures as Chief Information Security Officer-in-Residence. What is his main focus in his new role and what are his initial priorities over the next six months?
Risk remains the top concern for organizations adopting software-as-a-service (SaaS) models and this is an issue that is only getting worse. What is needed today is the ability to remove the dependency on human behavior and human error, bringing control back to the security team.
Calif Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Amy S. H. Tong has been reappointed director of the California Department of Technology, where she has served as director since 2016.
To date, more than 140,000 people have died worldwide of COVID-19, the flu-like disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The United States had the highest confirmed death toll, with more than 31,000 fatalities.
Even if a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) performs 99 percent of their tasks perfectly, there is still plenty of opportunity to make mistakes. When companies have unpatched vulnerabilities, or incorrect configurations, or other holes in their security tactics (not to mention the "set it and forget it” mentality after deployment)—security management can quickly become a CISO’s nightmare. This is why it's so important for leaders to consider the following when developing the right security approach for their organizations.
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