Business Security Weekly (Video)

With the current macro economic head winds, 2023 budgets are either frozen or are flat. Where should CISOs focus these limited budgets to maximize the most out of their security program? In this segment, we invite Jon Fredrickson, Chief Risk Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, to debate what should be in your minimum viable security program. This segment is part 1 of 2 parts and foc...

In the Leadership and Communications section, CISOs of the World, Unite!, 8 things to consider amid cybersecurity vendor layoffs, The Best Public Speakers Put the Audience First, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw288

Barracuda just finished an email security survey. We start to dig into the results and the impact for 2023, including: - 86% of respondents in all the countries surveyed said third party email security solutions are essential to keep our Microsoft 365 environment secure - This rises to 92% for respondents in the U.S. - And to 91% for companies with between 250 and 499 employees Also: - Just under...

In the leadership and communications section, 5 top qualities you need to become a next-gen CISO, Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership, How To Explain Things Better, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw287

The U.S. is at an inflection point in terms of cyber threats; Critical infrastructure attacks are growing more frequent and consequential, and the White House recently called the cyber talent gap of nearly 770,000 open positions a "national security challenge." Kelly Rozumalski, SVP at Booz Allen Hamilton leading the firm's national cyber defense business, joins BSW to discuss why upskilling and r...

In the leadership and communications section, The Sacrificial CISO heralds a new age for cybersecurity, To Coach Leaders, Ask the Right Questions, How to Handle Criticism Gracefully: 12 Pro Tips, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw286

Todd Fitzgerald, author of CISO Compass and host of CISO Stories, joins BSW to share his top leadership lessons from the first 100 episodes of CISO Stories. Todd interviews CISOs and gains insights into their challenges and how they are solving them. Don't miss this recap!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw286

Positive change is coming to cybersecurity. In this segment, Mike Devine (CMO) and John Grancarich (EVP of Strategy) at Fortra discuss the business of leading a cybersecurity company, the reasons behind our recent rebrand, and our plans for continuing as a people-first company that collaborates with our customers to combat the threat landscape with confidence. This segment is sponsored by Fortra....

In the leadership and communications section, Is Your Board Prepared for New Cybersecurity Regulations?, 32% of cybersecurity leaders considering quitting their jobs, 40 Jargon Words to Eliminate from Your Workplace Today, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw285

Threat actors use automation and technology to do evil at scale. Yet, even with cutting edge technology available to them, smaller organizations feel overwhelmed. Analysts struggle from the "alt-tab, swivel-chair" problem, and security products just don't feel… powerful. So how does a SOC maximize its most valuable asset–the humans–in combination with technology to overachieve? This talk will teac...

After years of increases, security budgets are coming under scrutiny. Cybersecurity professionals need practical guidance on how to manage existing budget allocations and new requests for funding. This segment provides Forrester's spending benchmarks, insights, and recommendations to future-proof your security investments in ways that keep you on budget while simultaneously mitigating the risks fa...

In the leadership and communications section, Is Cybersecurity Leadership Broken?, Cybersecurity career mistakes, 13 Cybersecurity Horror Stories to Give you Sleepless Nights, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw283

Cyber risk quantification should be at the center of an enterprise's actions to understand and measure risk posed in the event of a cyberattack. That data should then be used to estimate - financially - cyber risk exposure. To start this process, enterprises need 3 pillars to build a good cyber risk quantification program: the right data, appropriately skilled people and a methodology. Visit https...

In the leadership and communications section, Boards looking to CEOs, not CIOs, to lead digital initiatives, Compensation for Cybersecurity Leaders is on the Rise, 3 cloud security posture questions CISOs should answer, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw282

Robert Herjavec, CEO of Cyderes, was the keynote speaker at InfoSec World 2022, where he discussed the momentum we continue to see in the cybersecurity industry. Topics included mergers & acquisitions, Robert's outlook on the cyber market, staffing shortages, and nation state threats. Robert joins BSW to expand on his ISW keynote presentation.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the...

In the leadership and communications section, So you do not want to become a CISO anymore?, Which cybersecurity metrics matter most to CISOs today?, 15 Effective Tips on How To Talk Less (And Listen More!), and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw281

One of my favorite segments! We track the top 25 public companies and provide you an update on the overall market. The Security Weekly Index has taken a beating, but so has the broader market. We'll update you on the latest funding, acquisition, and financial news.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw281

In the leadership and communications section, The CISO of Tomorrow Is Stepping Into the Business Spotlight, Why a Risk-Based Cybersecurity Strategy is the Way to Go, The Rise and Fall of Uber CISO and The Future of Cybersecurity Industry, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw280

As 2023 approaches, security leaders are hard at work preparing their budgets, identifying their projects, and setting their priorities for the next twelve months. At the same time, the growth mode days of cybersecurity spending appear to be over as budgets receive more scrutiny than ever. Join us as we discuss the pressures and problems that CISOs will encounter in 2023, and how they can best def...

In the leadership and communications section, Fake CISO Profiles on LinkedIn Target Fortune 500s, Cybersecurity Executive Communication and importance of Metrics, Tips for developing cybersecurity leadership talent, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw279

In an effort to diversify the cybersecurity talent pool and improve cybersecurity literacy, CYBER.ORG created Project Access, a nationwide effort designed to expand access to cybersecurity education for blind and vision impaired students between the ages of 13-21 who are in pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS). Through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Cybersecurity Education a...

In the leadership and communications section, Attention CISOs: The Board Doesn't Care About Buzzwords, The Best Managers Are Leaders — and Vice Versa, Firing Your Entire Cybersecurity Team? Are You Sure?, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw278

New fourth-annual research report analyzes ransomware attack patterns that occurred between August 2021 and July 2022 In the past 12 months, Barracuda researchers identified and analyzed 106 highly publicized ransomware attacks and found the dominant targets are still five key industries: education, municipalities, healthcare, infrastructure, and financial. Researchers also saw a spike in the numb...

In the leadership and communications section, Cybersecurity's Too Important To Have A Dysfunctional Team, In a Crisis, Great Leaders Prioritize Listening, White House Announces Stricter Cybersecurity Guidelines and Rules, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw277

Paul will discuss a risk-based approach to security that prioritizes fixing the most critical issues that will reduce risk in your organization. He'll walk through a three-step cycle that continuously monitors the threat landscape, enables quick response, and measures the metrics that company leadership cares about. Segment Resources: https://blog.qualys.com/qualys-insights/2022/05/31/transitionin...