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CSO Security Leadership
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
January 01, 2025
To pay or not to pay: CISOs weigh in on the ransomware dilemma
Many factors are driving more and more enterprises to pay ransoms of late. But ethical concerns remain, as shared by several CISOs who also note the limited influence they may have on the ultimate ransomware decision.
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The CSO guide to top security conferences
Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual â CSO Onlineâs calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.
What CISOs can do to bridge their cyber talent gap
Efforts to fix the 4 million global cyber pro shortfall may someday pay off. Until then, CISOs have practical solutions at their disposal.
Legacy systems are the Achillesâ heel of critical infrastructure cybersecurity
China and other nation-state bad actors are probing the defenses of critical infrastructure worldwide and legacy or outdated systems are prime targets. The time to mitigate that risk is now.
More than a CISO: the rise of the dual-titled IT leader
The rise of dual-title CISOs reflects the changing dynamics of the role from gatekeepers of cybersecurity to managing business risk.
How CISOs can protect their personal liability
From charting out RACI matrices to getting their own attorneys, there are a number of ways CISOs can do good work while protecting their personal liability.
Mastering the tabletop: 3 cyberattack scenarios to prime your response
Tabletop exercises are a great way to get your security team in shape for a cyber incident. CISAâs downloadable templates for todayâs top threats can help give you a head start.
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