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Articles by John McClurg

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Cyber Tactics

Reflections on 35 years in the trenches

To stay ahead of our adversaries, cybersecurity leaders must continually innovate and prioritize proactive security.
John McClurg
John McClurg
March 10, 2023

Columnist John McClurg shares lessons learned from his 35-year career as a cybersecurity leader, foregrounding the importance of cyber innovation.


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Cyber
Cyber Tactics

Have we declared “open season” on CISOs?

As security executives are increasingly named in lawsuits related to enterprise cybersecurity, there are a number of precautions CISOs should keep in mind.
John McClurg
John McClurg
February 13, 2023

CISOs have been named in criminal and civil lawsuits related to cyberattacks. Security executives should work with legal teams to ensure they are protected.


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Cyber tactics
Cyber Tactics

2023: The year for contextual cyber threat intelligence

Learn how to build a cyber defense strategy built on intelligence.
John McClurg
John McClurg
January 9, 2023

Learn how to build a cyber defense strategy built on intelligence.


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Cyber Tactics

Cybersecurity’s top 3 opportunities for 2023

With the year ahead looming, security leaders can focus on three challenges to manage and make their organizations more resilient and secure.
John McClurg
John McClurg
December 19, 2022

With the year ahead looming, security leaders can focus on three challenges to manage & make their organizations more resilient & secure.


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Cyber Tactics
Cyber Tactics

The 4 horsemen of the cybersecurity apocalypse

There are four high-level risks hurtling toward your organization right now — spanning across industry verticals and geographies. 
John McClurg
John McClurg
November 9, 2022

There are four high-level cybersecurity risks hurtling toward your organization right now — spanning across industry verticals and geographies.


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Cyber Tactics

Improving cybersecurity — A call for introspection

When it comes to taking responsibility for cybersecurity, a little introspection can go a long way in maximizing collective cyber defenses.
John McClurg
John McClurg
October 7, 2022

When it comes to taking responsibility for cybersecurity, a little introspection can go a long way in maximizing collective cyber defenses.



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Cyber Tactics

Flaming torches and cybersecurity

Being a security leader while juggling business priorities and daily operations is a challenge that requires pragmatic solutions.
John McClurg
John McClurg
September 6, 2022

For CISOs, particularly those at a small or medium-sized business (SMB), juggling security and business priorities and operational exigencies require pragmatic solutions.


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Cyber Tactics

Protecting the SMB: 3 misconceptions

There are several ways small- to medium-sized businesses can achieve a stronger security posture with limited resources.
John McClurg
John McClurg
August 3, 2022

Small- and medium-sized businesses struggle with misconceptions when it comes to reducing their threat vectors. Learn the importance of protection along with where to start.


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Cyber Tactics

Costa Rica in crisis: Russian ransomware raises its head

Let’s take a look at the evolution and path of Conti ransomware.
John McClurg
John McClurg
July 8, 2022

Let’s take a look at the evolution and path of Conti ransomware.


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Cyber Tactics

Shields up & locked

In a connected world, entertaining notions on how we protect the technologically impoverished among us is something we need to more fully consider.
John McClurg
John McClurg
June 6, 2022

In an interconnected world, ensuring that organizations come together to help one another fight cybersecurity adversaries ultimately protects everyone.


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