Security Leadership and Management

Supporting Hospitals in High-Pressure Cyberattacks

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500

When hospitals face cyberattacks, the consequences can be life-threatening. That pressure can get to IT teams if they don’t have support.

Frontier AI Is Changing Cyber Defense: 15 Moves CISOs Should Make Now

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

15 issues organizations must address to protect against AI attacks.

When Cybersecurity Incidents Become Business Resilience Problems

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

When disruption hits, the business continuity function must be able to answer what is impacted, what happens next, what is the financial exposure, and what should be prioritized.

Train for the Gray Zone: Security Awareness Needs a Simulator

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Policies tell employees what the rules are. Scenarios and near misses teach them what the rules are for.

Is “Autonomous” an Overused Word in Security AI?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Is “autonomous” an overused word in security AI? Bobby Filar, Head of AI at Sublime Security, shares with Security magazine how the word “autonomous” is being used in the industry and how he views the term.

Security Without Borders

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Listen to Assistant Secretary Todd Wilcox, who serves as Public Sector Chair at OSAC, talk about his career, the value of OSAC, and trends in the industry.

Are You the Insider Threat?

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A conference invitation can be easy to justify: new ideas, contacts, technology, and professional development.

CISO Burnout Isn’t a Personal Problem — It’s Organizational

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security magazine tackles the issue of CISO burnout alongside Chris Bevil, global cyber resilience and AI leader at Commvault.

Security Leaders Share Concerns About California Student Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

California students and families were recently notified of a data security incident, and security leaders are sharing their concerns.

Police Suicides Spark Campaign Demanding Action

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:00 -0400

It Stops Now, a campaign calling for action over police suicides, was just launched.

You Asked. Now Ask Again.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Good leadership often hinges on asking good questions. My journalism and media-training background particularly informs how I approach them.

Does Your CISO Have the Authority the Job Now Requires?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Does cybersecurity leadership model match the business consequences it now carries?

AI Use Outpaces Governance in Small Businesses

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Small businesses are building AI faster than they can govern it.

3 Fundamentals Mid-Market IT Leaders Should Focus On

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Three key steps IT leaders can take to bolster their organization’s security.

48% of Cybersecurity Professionals Rely on Passwords for Personal Accounts

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Nearly half of cybersecurity professionals depend on passwords to authenticate personal accounts, and almost as many depend on them for work accounts.

Jackie Bean Named Executive Director of SDM & Security Magazines

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Jackie Bean has been named the Executive Director of SDM and Security Magazines.

Preventing AI Data Breaches and Leaks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Approximately 612,000 UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year, according to the UK Government's Cyber security breaches survey with OpenAI and Anthropic most recently having committed data breaches from uninstructed cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Drives Home a Key Challenge: Agentic AI

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0400

As AI continues to evolve, governance is struggling to keep pace.

The Problem with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Recommendations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400

The issue with CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month suggestions? Identity attacks have evolved.

Improving Security Training to Adapt to Modern Phishing Schemes

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security magazine speaks with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information.

Staying Ahead of the Ransomware Industry

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A conversation about how ransomware is evolving — and how organizations can stay ahead.

A Background Check Is Only as Reliable as the Identity Behind It

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Before asking whether someone’s history makes them suitable for a role, employers need to be confident that the person applying, interviewing, and ultimately joining the organization is who they claim to be.

The Leadership Test You Don't Know You're Taking

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

When I was in high school, students joked that you got 200 points on the SAT simply for writing your name. True or not, it captured an important idea: your name got you into the game but didn't distinguish you from anyone else.

Ransomware Doesn’t Just Break Systems. It Breaks People.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The most enduring impact of ransomware attacks is human: stress, fear, job loss, and long-term consequences that rarely show up in incident reports.

Striking a Balance

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Raymond Hankins, Chief Security Officer, Security Branch, at National Labor Relations Board talks about striking the balance of securing government facilities while maintaining an opening environment to the public.

Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The 2026 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation and commitment to progress across the industry.

Jennifer Moore — Most Influential People in Security 2026

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Moore’s extensive career in security began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

AI Tools Are Provided Full Enterprise Access

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A recent report by Ospin analyzed enterprise production environments in 2026.

Organizations Pledge Cooperation in Open Secure AI Alliance

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A number of organizations announced the establishment of an open secure AI alliance.

World Cup Insights

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Security executive James Weston discusses intelligence-led security and lessons learned at FIFA World Cup.