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Cooperation and communication between risk functions has never been more critical than in today's fast-paced, technology-driven environment. And with cyber-threats growing and companies collecting more and more data on customers [...]

When Preston Wood, Zions Bancorporation's CISO, talks about the growing cooperation between his security team and his company's IT department, he inevitably mentions risk. Specifically, he focuses on how the [...]

WITH BUSINESSES in a heightened state of alert and newly sensitive to the threats posed by terrorism, the CISO (chief information security officer) has emerged as a top corporate post. […]

Hacking and eavesdropping into a technological or telephonic network surreptitiously is a crime in accordance with provisions set forth within 18 USC 1030 and 2511. Consider this: Would you expect [...]

The article discusses the author's view of organization's need of a chief information security officer (CISO). He states that the security is critical among organizations as vulnerability to cyber threats is growing. The author discusses the occupational role of the CISO. He emphasizes that demands for the presence of professionals and a C-level executive like CISO at the front are badly needed.

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The article offers information on the increasing burden and responsibilities on the chief information security officers (CISOs), at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2012. The Final Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act modifications made to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations are expected to raise the stakes for the CISOs. Different things they plan to work on and improve in the year are also highlighted.

The article discusses the role of chief information security officers (CISOs) in business, examining skills which are necessary for the position. The author argues that CISOs need to be able to manage risk, enable growth and innovation, and communicate with other business executives. Neira Jones of the payment business Barclaycard and Bob Tarzey of the business analysis company Quocirca discuss transitions which they say CISOs should make.

The article discusses scientific research-related data security and compliance requirements, and it mentions cyberinfrastructure for research, protection against unauthorized access to data, and the American National Security Presidential Memorandum NSPM-33 of January 14, 2021. Other topics include the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program, chief information security officers, the Slack communication program, and the Regulated Research Community of Practice (RRCoP).

The article discusses the essential data security strategies that management accountants can use in applying business performance measurement skills in the identification of key performance indicators (KPI) for data security and classification. Topics include the IBM data showing that data breach average cost stood at 4.24 million dollars in 2020, and the importance of data classification as the foundation of data security.

The article presents information on the challenges faced by the chief information security officers (CISO) regarding data protection in the healthcare industry. Topics include an analysis of the data breaches in cyber security, the requirement for transparency in relations between the employees and the higher officials, and the need for evolving ransomware threats.

The article discusses data security concerns in medical information technology (IT) and how IT security executives are addressing them. Topics discussed include insights from Howard Haile, chief information security officer (CISO) at SCL Health on the top data and IT security threats facing the healthcare industry. Fernando Blanco Dopazo, CISO at Christus Health discussed how healthcare organizations can reduce risks of external and internal threats to medical IT infrastructure.

The article focuses on information security and risk management. The perceived composite risk (PCR) is a composite metric that focuses on the aspects of information security risk including expected loss, expected severe loss, and standard deviation of the loss. Moreover, it provides the user powerful tools for examining proposals for enhancement of an organization's information security system. Meanwhile, it is recommended to use Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in determining the weights in the PCR.

The author reflects on the increasing number of cybersecurity threats and data breaches and the kind of chief information security officer (CISO) an organization needs to solve its security problem. Topics discussed include the misconceptions about security issues by some companies, the attributes a company needs to be able to protect its systems, and the responsibilities expected from CISOs.

The article focuses on the lack of skilled data security professionals to fill up positions by the human resource (HR) professionals. It discusses how companies are forced to take a proactive approach to fill with qualified job candidates due to the increase of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, how due to the high demand of cybersecurity professionals resulting in companies putting up cybersecurity training programs.

The article focuses on how using artificial intelligence (AI) for solving the problems related to cybersecurity. It discusses how cybersecurity tasks which are mundane could be eliminated by AI, how the mid-2018 Ponemon Institute Survey revealed the high speed of analyzing threats, AI's role of cyber labor saving.

The article discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the security professionals of companies and public sector organizations for cyber defenses and to reduce hacking on computer systems. Topics discussed include plan of companies to incorporating machine learning through of (AI); use intelligent algorithms to filter huge quantities of data and alert cyber security analysts; discussion on prevention of serious security breaches, including attacks on safety-critical systems.

The article discusses the benefits derived by companies which share cyber attack incidences such as prevention of attacks and strengthened security postures. Topics discussed include being an effective communicator by speaking the language of the other person such as the C-suite, the value of having a chief information security officer (CISO) in friendly terms with colleagues, and the risk of making the information public. Steps to open communications are also presented.

The article tips for chief information security officers (CISO) on how to address the board on issues relating to information security. Topics discussed include the importance of conveying a keen understanding that risks and threats are real, the need for the CISO to provide oversight for the development of a security, and the necessity of clearly communicating individual roles, responsibilities and authority to the board.

The article explains the solution found by the team of University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) chief information security officer (CISO) Michael Pinch in accommodating mobile devices to address security issues. Topics include the increasing use of bring-you-own-device (BYOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations on medical devices and compliance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It also notes use of the ForeScout CounterACT technology.

Devon Bryan EVP/CISO, Federal Reserve System In the same month that Devon Bryan took over as executive vice president and CISO of the Federal Reserve System, cyberthieves stole roughly $101 [...]

The article offers the insights of chief information security officer (CISO) Amy Mushahwar on company data maps, attackers, and business security teams.

The article presents the discussion on modern application are a variety of technologies and strategies that invite greater flexibility, efficiency, and innovation. Topics include inhibits data management due to its unstructured form, hindering speed, scalability, and flexibility; and frees IT organizations to be able to deliver business value instead of endlessly moving data around in an organization.

The article discusses the security challenges presented by medical informatics and medical devices to health care providers. Topics covered include the increasing value of medical data and the rise of Internet of Things (IoT), the tendency for medical informatics to put patients at risk, and concerns about privacy and safety among patients. Also mentioned are the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) device guidance.

The article discusses issues in the information technology (IT) security industry as of April 2015, particularly how to resolve major data breaches similar to those seen in 2014. It cites several data breaches, including at retailer Target and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The comments by insurance firm Zurich North America's Nathan Smolenski, Lena Smart of New York Power Authority (NYPA), and research firm Forrester analyst John Kindervag on the issues are also cited.

The article offers information on the need for healthcare information technology (IT) security leaders to fully develop their disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Topics discussed include ransomware risks learned from NotPETYA and WannaCry; views of Christian Abou Jaoude, director of enterprise architecture at Scripps Health, on connections with law enforcement; and security of data, documentation of a plan, and processes.

The article offers news briefs related to information technology (IT). Vehicle company BMW has adapted the Jet Fusion 3D printer from software company Hewlett-Packard Inc. Chief information security officer (CISO) Michael Meli of Julies Baer bank has commented on the need for organizations to change their focus on data security from prevention to hacking intervention and detection. Joyce Roberts of Skikks Funding Agency is suggested that employers should share their apprenticeship experience.

The article presents seven women who have greatly influenced the areas of online security and data privacy. Included in the women presented are Joyce Brocaglia, founder of Executive Women's Forum (EWF) which helped build the information security organization, Marsali Hancock of iKeepSafe which aims to protect children from the digital world, and Leigh Honeywell of Heroku who believes that micro-aggression makes it tough for women in the security field.

The article provides insights on the importance of chief information security officers (CISOs) to an organization's data security efforts.

The author discusses the importance of risk management to ensure a successful data security strategy.

The article reflects on cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry. The cyber attacks on MedStar Health system and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center are mentioned. Comment from Mac McMillan, chief executive officer (CEO) of CynergisTek consulting firm, regarding ransomware and cybersecurity issue is discussed.

The article reports on an unprecedented data security threat in the healthcare industry. A report published in April 2016 by the Armonk, New York-based International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), through its IBM Security Services division, stated the year 2015 was filled with serious data breaches, major attacks and a stream of new vulnerability reports.

The article offers information on the era of the data-defined business, emphasizing the importance of effectively capturing, analyzing, and leveraging data for decision-making. Topics include challenges in enabling data sharing and collaboration, the benefits of data sharing for competitive advantage, and the security challenges posed by AI and machine learning (ML) technologies.

An interview with Manadar Marulkar, a chief information security officer of KPIT Technologies Ltd. is presented. He discusses the increase adoption of bring your own device (BYOD) strategies in the enterprises. He cites the integration of a comprehensive mobile device management and access strategy to ensure the sensitive company data. He stresses the improtance to allow the employees to bring own devices in the working area.

The article discusses the issue on the security offered by the cloud and how a company transacts its security agreement with the cloud provider. A chief information security officer (CISO) has to determine first how much security the company is willing to contract and how much will remain its own responsibility before entering into a contract with a cloud provider. It notes that cloud providers often fail to talk about their shortcomings and vulnerabilities in their infrastructure.