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• How to identify and evaluate cybersecurity frameworks

  Not all frameworks for cybersecurity are equal. ESG's Jon Oltsik explains what attributes make a cybersecurity framework and how to go about choosing and using one.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity automation won't fix the skills gap alone

  Joan Pepin, CISO and vice president of operations at Auth0, says cybersecurity automation makes her job possible, but it can't replace the human talent her industry badly needs.  Continue Reading

• CEO on collaboration tool security, insider threats, skills gap

  Michael Coates, CEO and co-founder of cloud collaboration security platform Altitude Networks, speaks to industry trends and his transition from CISO to CEO.  Continue Reading

• 5 email security appliance comparison criteria to consider

  Identifying the best email security appliance on the market can be hard. This article discusses the criteria to consider when choosing one for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?

  Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals.  Continue Reading

• Lack of cybersecurity skills fuels workforce shortage

  Cybersecurity researcher Bob Duhainy discusses the cybersecurity skills shortage and provides suggestions about how companies can close the gap to avoid future risk.  Continue Reading

• For board of directors, cybersecurity literacy is essential

  For boards of directors to meet their business goals, CISOs need a seat at the table. Through her initiative BoardSuited, Joyce Brocaglia aims to pave the way.  Continue Reading

• Fitting cybersecurity frameworks into your security strategy

  Whatever an organization's culture, effective use of a security framework requires understanding business goals and program metrics, and demands leadership communication.  Continue Reading

• New tech steers identity and access management evolution

  IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets.  Continue Reading

• Tackling IT security awareness training with a county CISO

  A Michigan county CISO says government workers are under siege by cybercriminals. In this case study, he shares how his IT security awareness training strategy has evolved.  Continue Reading

• Digital transformation redefines cybersecurity skills, careers

  The move toward digital business processes has forced companies to reconsider how they find cybersecurity talent, but finding the right skills may be easier than CISOs think.  Continue Reading

• How to pass the CISSP exam on your first try: Tips to get a good score

  Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.  Continue Reading

• Quantum computers mean cryptography needs to change, and soon

  As quantum computing gains momentum with practical quantum computers due to come online as early as next year, concerns about post-quantum cryptography are pushed to the forefront.  Continue Reading

• IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act calls for deployment standards

  The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act would require development of security standards and guidelines for federal IoT devices, but CISOs in the private sector could also benefit.  Continue Reading

• Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities

  Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.  Continue Reading