Cyber Risk stories - Page 27

Many CISOs recognise a knowledge gap on their boards, which places CISOs at a disadvantage when they need to prove ROI on cybersecurity initiatives.

Economic and cyber risks, particularly those associated with data loss and ransomware, are causing increasing concern for directors and officers.

CyberCX, Australia's largest cyber security services firm, has appointed Phil Mason as the new CEO of its UK business as part of its expansion plan.

Safe Security, the AI-based cyber risk management platform, has raised $50m in a Series B funding round led by Sorenson Capital.

As technology advances at a rapid pace, the number of software vulnerabilities surges, introducing significant levels of risk to organisations.

Panzura forms Customer Security Advisory Council, led by cybersecurity expert Chris Hetner, to protect businesses from cyber threats.

The dispersed workforce has increased cyber attack surfaces. Businesses must shift to client-based zero trust network security to protect against cyber risks.

People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.

Managed security services are outsourced services focusing on the security and resilience of business networks.

The argument for human-centric cybersecurity has gained traction, but until it becomes fully integrated, Western societies will suffer from cyber risks.

The role of cybersecurity leader needs to evolve, as accountability for cyber risk shifts outside IT and direct decision-making control is lost.

Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.

Radiflow launches iRISK, a risk analytics service for industrial networks, enhancing visibility and mitigation of vulnerabilities with NIST-recommended actions.

Together, BitSight and ServiceNow provide organisations with prioritised visibility and automated workflows to manage cyber risk.

A new Gartner study reveals over 80% of organisations face third-party risks post-due diligence, emphasising the need for ongoing risk management.

BitSight unveils Enterprise Analytics, empowering security leaders to identify and manage risk concentration across departments and subsidiaries.

Intelligent automation brings harmony and efficiency to multi-vendor environments, integrating data and yielding contextual insight.

Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.

While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.