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How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives

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How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives 2025-05-05 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz CISOs know cyber risk is business risk. Boards don’t always see it that way. For years, CISOs have struggled to get boards to understand security beyond buzzwords. Many feel they’re either ignored or misunderstood. But with threats growing […]

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Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth

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Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth 2025-05-01 at 09:21 By Mirko Zorz Machine identities are multiplying fast, and many organizations are struggling to keep up. In this Help Net Security interview, Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, explains why machine identity security matters, where most companies go wrong, how automation can help, and

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When AI agents go rogue, the fallout hits the enterprise

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When AI agents go rogue, the fallout hits the enterprise 2025-04-17 at 08:45 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jason Lord, CTO at AutoRABIT, discusses the cybersecurity risks posed by AI agents integrated into real-world systems. Issues like hallucinations, prompt injections, and embedded biases can turn these systems into vulnerable targets. Lord

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When companies merge, so do their cyber threats

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When companies merge, so do their cyber threats 2025-04-16 at 09:13 By Mirko Zorz For CISOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bring both potential and risk. These deals can drive growth, but they also open the door to serious cybersecurity threats that may derail the transaction. Strong due diligence, smart risk planning, and a shared security

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Chief Legal Officers step up in cybersecurity oversight

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Chief Legal Officers step up in cybersecurity oversight 2025-04-15 at 07:42 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jennifer Chen, Executive Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation, discusses how globally, Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are becoming integral leaders in cybersecurity strategy, holding leadership positions, and frequently reporting cybersecurity strategies

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it) 2025-03-04 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at odds. The CIO focuses on IT efficiency, innovation, and business

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Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good?

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Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good? 2025-02-27 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Agentic AI, which consists of systems that autonomously take action based on high-level goals, is becoming integral to enterprise security, threat intelligence, and automation. While these systems present significant potential, they also introduce new risks that CISOs must address. This

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The compliance illusion: Why your company might be at risk despite passing audits

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The compliance illusion: Why your company might be at risk despite passing audits 2025-02-26 at 08:20 By Mirko Zorz For many CISOs, compliance can feel like a necessary evil and a false sense of security. While frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS offer structured guidelines, they don’t automatically equate to strong cybersecurity.

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