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It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Supply Chain

It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
LogRhythm smashes its own sales records in Q4 2019
Data Analytics

LogRhythm smashes its own sales records in Q4 2019

LogRhythm has broken its own records for sales in the final quarter of 2019, experiencing public sector growth, new leadership and various accolades.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy
Chief Information Security Officer

Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy

Anne Hardy joins Talend as its first global CISO, tasked with fortifying security as the data integration company aims for USD $1 billion in revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
CISOs: Dedicated investment in security is still lacking
Kaspersky

CISOs: Dedicated investment in security is still lacking

Nine out of 10 CISOs say the board asks them for advice, but half of companies still lump cybersecurity into IT budget.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Cybersecurity

Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?

Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Document Management

Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys

The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites
Sales

Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites

Despite boosting revenue and quota attainment in Asia Pacific, sales organisations struggle with poor customer and seller retention, warns CSO Insights.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing
Malware

Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing

Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime
Managed Security Services Provider

How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime

Organisations are turning to virtual CISOs as part of managed security services to enhance cybersecurity strategies affordably and effectively. Here's how.

By Joss Howard • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Cisco CISO survey reveals mixed news for cybersecurity
Phishing

Cisco CISO survey reveals mixed news for cybersecurity

Cybersecurity professionals are growing in confidence, but visibility and employee risks remain major concerns.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
4 Reasons why CISOs should adopt threat intelligence
Cybersecurity

4 Reasons why CISOs should adopt threat intelligence

ThreatQuotient's Anthony Perridge believes the answer to security teams falling behind criminals is to deploy threat intelligence platforms.

By Anthony Perridge • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Cylance launches virtual CISO
AI Security

Cylance launches virtual CISO

Cylance has launched a virtual CISO service to give a helping hand to enterprises that need stronger security resources but may lack a real-life CISO.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
Intel appoints chief software security officer
Semiconductors

Intel appoints chief software security officer

Window Snyder is an industry veteran who joins Intel from Fastly, where she has been the chief security officer.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
How IT executive roles are shifting in this cloud-first era
Cybersecurity

How IT executive roles are shifting in this cloud-first era

With 2018 now well underway, it's interesting to think about the high-level trends at work in the world of corporate technology.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity
Semiconductors

67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity

RiskIQ's survey paints a grim picture that forecasts a 'perfect storm' where the problem of staff shortages collides with escalating cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Equifax ushers new CISO as breach fallout continues
Breach Prevention

Equifax ushers new CISO as breach fallout continues

Equifax has ushered in a new chief information security officer as the fallout continues from the company's massive US data breach last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for 'CSO as-a-service' initiative
Partner Programmes

Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for 'CSO as-a-service' initiative

The concept will be a core part of TDL's security practice, adding new capabilities to their security lifecycle offering.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Biggest security threat in Australia? Survey says it's phishing
Security Information and Event Management

Biggest security threat in Australia? Survey says it's phishing

Phishing is the top security threat for Australian businesses, with 44% identifying it as their biggest concern, a survey by CSO and LogRhythm finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019