Security Leadership and Management

Healthcare Data Compliance: Maintaining Integrity, Privacy and Security

Three Reasons Healthcare CISOs Can’t Ignore Vendor Compliance

CISOs must prioritize vendor compliance to protect their company and patients from risk and avoid reputational damage, expensive penalties, and other financial impacts.

John Schneider

July 18, 2019

The risk of a cyberattack against healthcare organizations is growing rapidly, with some 83 percent of health CISOs reporting an increased number of attacks in the past year.

Vacasa Names Jeff Bryner CISO

July 17, 2019

Vacation rental management company Vacasa has named Jeff Bryner the company's first CISO.

University of Arkansas Researchers Awarded $4.6M Grant for Cybersecurity Progam

July 17, 2019

A five-year, $4.63 million award from the National Science Foundation will enable a multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Arkansas to recruit, educate and train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Transformative Leadership: The Past Can Predict The Future

Dan Dunkel

July 17, 2019

Transformation is defined as: “(noun) a change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Today, the physical security industry is faced with the fact that digital transformation has redefined business risk.

What We can Do to Bridge the Cyber Skills Gap

Part 3 of 3

Dave Barton

July 16, 2019

The talent crisis is real. As an industry, we can’t wait years for a solution. The good news? Today, companies can use automation to help bridge the talent gap. Incorporating the automation of specific cyber tasks makes it possible to increase efficiency and productivity while maintaining a strong security posture. With the help of security automation, security teams can mitigate active threats, saving time and money.

Security and the Bottom Line: The ROI of Mobile Device Management

Simo Salmensuu

July 16, 2019

Mobile device management (MDM) is a proven, cost-effective solution to meet an organization’s needs for security and control. However, as organizations scale up, or need to manage risk or stay compliant, they also need to manage costs. A company’s smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other connected devices—and the apps and data plans associated with those devices—are expenses, which can quickly escalate.

AIG Names New Deputy CISO

July 16, 2019

American International Group, Inc. announced that Tom Parker will join the company as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer.

New Information Security Forum Report Explores How to Build an Effective SOC

July 16, 2019

A new report from the Information Security Forum (ISF) explores the key elements that are integral to optimizing a SOC’s performance, realizing operational efficiency and pursuing innovation, and equips organizations with a practical understanding of how to design, establish and enhance a SOC that is both empowered by the organization, and aligned with business requirements.