BreachLock appoints Marielle Nigg-Droog as CISO
BreachLock announced the appointment of Marielle Nigg-Droog as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Marielle is responsible for providing cybersecurity guidance and security strategies to BreachLock customers, leading the CIO/CISO Interchange t.....»»
CISOs’ priorities for the coming year
BlueFort Security has announced the results of its 2022 CISO survey, which revealed that while CISOs are still experiencing challenges around visibility, intelligence and control, 47% are proactively focused on digital transformation and cloud migrat.....»»
CISOs in investment firms help fast-track cybersecurity startups
In this Help Net Security video, Frank Kim, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, discusses the growing role of CISOs in investment firms and how their role as advisors helps drive cybersecurity startups. Frank works closely with cybersecurity startup fo.....»»
Cloud security starts with zero trust
In this interview for Help Net Security, Mark Ruchie, CISO at Entrust, talks about cloud security and how zero trust should be implemented to guarantee overall cloud protection. Organizations are increasingly moving their operations to the cloud, thu.....»»
AppOmni appoints Neill Occhiogrosso as CPO
AppOmni has expanded its leadership team and added Neill Occhiogrosso as the company’s first chief operating officer. His extensive experience helping to scale SaaS companies will drive operational excellence as the company continues its rapid grow.....»»
Frank Kim joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence
YL Ventures has unveiled that Frank Kim has joined as its new full-time CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)-in-Residence. The SANS fellow, already a seasoned advisor and angel investor to many cybersecurity startups, will work with the firm’s.....»»
iKala appoints GM for Japan branch, hoping to build Asia"s largest influencer database
Taiwan-based international AI company iKala has appointed Ryuji Tsuchiya as its Japan branch's GM. The listings on its influencer data platform KOL Radar will massively expand to build Asia's largest influencer database. According to iKala co-founder.....»»
Bugcrowd appoints Dave Gerry as CEO
Bugcrowd announced the appointment of Dave Gerry as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Gerry will oversee operations, drive growth and profitability, and manage the company’s overall strategy. This appointment follows another year of rapid grow.....»»
Does your company need secure enclaves? Five questions to ask your CISO
Some of the biggest barriers to cloud adoption are security concerns: data loss or leakage, and the associated legal and regulatory concerns with storing and processing data off-premises. In the last 18 months, 79% of companies have experienced at le.....»»
Phishing threats are increasingly convincing and evasive
In this Help Net Security video, Tonia Dudley, VP, CISO at Cofense, provides a look at the various changes seen in the phishing threat landscape. Dudley talks about the impact of credential phishing and business email compromise (BEC), which allow cy.....»»
Flashpoint appoints Tom Hofmann as CIO and names Patrick Gardner as CPO
On the heels of a year of growth that includes two acquisitions, Flashpoint has introduced Tom Hofmann as Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO) and Patrick Gardner as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Together, they bring more than 40 years of experience deliv.....»»
N-able appoints Troels Rasmussen as GM of Security Products
N-able announced Troels Rasmussen as General Manager of Security Products, continuing its commitment to help MSPs and their customers stay ahead of ever-evolving IT threats. In his new role, Rasmussen will extend his knowledge to support the strategi.....»»
How to deal with burnout when you’re the CISO
CISOs are working overtime and can’t always switch off from work, according to a recent Tessian report. Recent headlines have shown that security stakes have never been higher, and it’s likely this high level of pressure that’s causing 18%.....»»
Absolute hires Samir Sherif as CISO and Jim Lejeal as CFO
Absolute Software appoints Jim Lejeal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Samir Sherif as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Jim is a seven-time CFO and demonstrated financial strategist with a passion for helping software businesses scale......»»
Code42 appoints Ananth Appathurai as SVP of Channel and Alliance Partners
Code42 announced that it has unified its channel, advisory and technology partner programs under the leadership of Ananth Appathurai, senior vice president of channel and alliance partners. This move unlocks the synergies between Code42’s advisory.....»»
Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job
Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon......»»
CYE appoints Ira Winkler as Field CISO
CYE announced its appointment of Ira Winkler as Field CISO, alongside the expansion of its rapidly growing sales team. Ira joins CYE to bolster its operations in the US as the company continues to expand during a period of hyper growth. He will focus.....»»
Want to be a CISO? Being technical is just one of the requirements
As data breaches’ financial and reputational costs continue to reach new heights, cybersecurity should be on top of mind for leadership across every industry. Recent Proofpoint research found that 65% of board members believe their organization.....»»
F5 appoints Marianne Budnik to Board of Directors
Marianne Budnik has joined F5’s board of directors, effective immediately. She is an accomplished leader, with extensive marketing and cybersecurity expertise, as well as more than 25 years’ operating experience in the technology sector. “Maria.....»»
SirionLabs appoints Evangelos Apostolou as General Counsel
SirionLabs has appointed Evangelos Apostolou as General Counsel to oversee the company’s legal function as it expands globally. Apostolou was President, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) for Sirion from 2016 to 2018 and has been a member of th.....»»
To avoid insider threats, try empathy
In this interview with Help Net Security, Nathan Hunstad, Deputy CISO at Code42, explains the importance of addressing insider threats, how to make sure your employees are aware of the problem and how to make them proactive. SOC analysts are well-pre.....»»