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The GDPR and Privacy: What Security Leaders Need to Know

If You Think the GDPR Doesn’t Affect You, Think Again

September 24, 2018

The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May of this year. While many in North America believe that since they are not located within the European Union the regulation does not apply to their operations, the territorial scope of the GDPR is well and truly global. Many of these companies are unaware that the GDPR is applicable to any organization conducting business within the EU, including those simply collecting data there.

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How Americans View Female Leadership

September 22, 2018

A majority of Americans say they would like to see more women in top leadership positions – not only in politics, but also in the corporate world – according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

Legislation Introduced to Solve Cyber Work Shortage

September 18, 2018

US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage.

Vanguard Names Global Chief Risk Officer

September 14, 2018

Joseph P. Brennan has been appointed to a newly created position of Vanguard’s Global Chief Risk Officer, reporting to Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley.

Majority of U.S. Homeowners Are Unprepared For Disasters

September 13, 2018

Despite the U.S. experiencing its highest number of billion-dollar disasters in 2017, a new survey found two-thirds of American homeowners are still unprepared in the event of a disaster.

Why Security Silos are the New Unifier

How is a Security Systems Management Platform the next frontier in enterprise security risk management?

Douglas Button

September 10, 2018

When was the last time something you liked was identified as being bad for you? Probably, more often that you would like to admit.

Three Best Practices to Secure Critical Infrastructure

Edgard Capdevielle

September 6, 2018

In the last few years, executives overseeing energy, utility and other industrial organizations have begun to worry about the threat of cyberattacks on our nation’s most critical infrastructures. Ten years ago, their main concerns were focused on safety or environmental risks. Back then, operators believed the virtual barricades, or air gaps, between networks and technologies were sufficient enough to defend against malware and cyberattacks.

Three Ways to Justify the IT Security Budget You Need

Maxim Frolov

September 6, 2018

Advocating for the return on investment (ROI) in IT security has traditionally been a challenge for IT professionals to communicate to management. IT teams are responsible for the complicated task of balancing budget limitations with strong protection that will reduce the risk of a cyberattack in today’s dynamic threat landscape. However, according to a recent Kaspersky Lab report, businesses are starting to invest more in IT security rather than treat it as a cost center.

Hazards Ahead: The Dangers of Runaway Technology

September 6, 2018

Technology has advanced at an astonishing rate in the last decade, and the pace is only set to accelerate. Capabilities that seemed impossible only a short time ago will develop extremely quickly, aiding those who see them coming and hindering those who don’t. Developments in smart technology will create new possibilities for organizations of all kinds – but they will also create opportunities for attackers and adversaries by reducing the effectiveness of existing controls. Previously well-protected information will become vulnerable.

The Most Influential People in Security 2018

Who’s leading the way for security professionals? These 17 thought-leaders are making a difference.

Claire Meyer

September 1, 2018

Security magazine is pleased to announce our 2018 Most Influential People in Security – 17 top security executives and industry leaders who are positively impacting the security field, their organization, their colleagues and peers, and the national and global security landscape.