In today’s digital-first business environment, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a fundamental business risk. Cyberattacks have evolved from being mere technical nuisances to full-blown business disruptors that can cost organizations millions, erode customer trust, and even lead… Read More »6 Key Things Every Senior Executive Needs to Know About Cyber Risk
The 2021 ransomware attack on the Steamship Authority, the largest ferry service connecting Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, based in Massachusetts, USA, served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by critical infrastructure organizations. On June 2, 2021,… Read More »7 Key Lessons for CISOs from the 2021 Steamship Authority Ransomware Attack
The cybersecurity landscape has been marked by numerous attacks over the years, but few have underscored the vulnerabilities of supply chains and remote management software as starkly as the 2021 Kaseya VSA ransomware attack. On July 2, 2021, the REvil… Read More »7 Key Lessons for CISOs from the 2021 Kaseya VSA Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity continues to be a critical business imperative. As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure to drive operations, deliver services, and engage with customers, the potential impact of cyber threats has grown exponentially. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated nation-state… Read More »The Top 7 Habits of CISOs Who Take a Proactive, Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity
Executives are pushing hard for all kinds of GenAI projects despite the risks — and CISOs are left holding the risk management bag. Generative AI (GenAI) has quickly moved from an emerging technology to a core part of business strategy… Read More »6 Unique Ways CISOs Can Effectively Manage GenAI Risks
In August 2024, U.S. government officials attributed a series of cyber intrusions targeting the Trump and Biden-Harris presidential campaigns to Iranian hackers. These attacks involved unauthorized access to sensitive campaign data, spear phishing attempts, and efforts to manipulate political outcomes.… Read More »7 Key Lessons for CISOs from the Iranian Cyber Attacks on the 2024 US Presidential Campaigns
Today, effective cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Businesses, governments, and individuals rely on digital systems for nearly every aspect of daily operations, from financial transactions to sensitive communications. With this dependence comes an ever-growing risk of cyber threats, including… Read More »Top 5 Reasons Even the Best Cybersecurity Strategies Fail (and How to Fix Each One)
Digital transformation refers to the process by which organizations integrate digital technologies into all areas of their business, fundamentally changing how they operate and deliver value to customers. This transformation often involves adopting cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), big… Read More »Top 6 Ways CISOs Can Help Derisk Digital Transformations for Their Organizations
In November 2024, cybersecurity analysts uncovered a sophisticated Iranian cyber espionage campaign targeting the aerospace, defense, and aviation industries across Israel, the UAE, Turkey, India, and Albania. These attacks, characterized by advanced social engineering tactics and malware deployment, were orchestrated… Read More »7 Key Lessons for CISOs from the 2024 Iranian Hacker Attacks on Aerospace and Defense Sectors in Israel, UAE, Turkey, India, and Albania
In November 2024, a startling espionage case exposed the evolving sophistication of foreign intelligence operations. A former U.S. three-star general, attending a high-profile conference in the Indo-Pacific, unknowingly carried a compromised name tag embedded with a tracking chip planted by… Read More »7 Key Lessons for CISOs from the U.S. General Targeted by Chinese Spies