Youth and energy is what makes Cybertech so different than major trade shows like Black Hat and RSA, said Roger Hale (@haleroger), former CISO in residence, YL Ventures, in our conversation at Cybertech 2020 in Tel Aviv. The two of…
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Defense in Depth: Internet of Things
Defense in Depth: Internet of Things
When Internet of Things or IoT devices first came onto the market, security wasn’t even a thought, let alone an afterthought. Now we’re flooded with devices with no security and their openness and connectivity are being used to launch malicious…
Communicating Risk in Terms of the Mission of the Organization (Not Always Dollars)
Communicating Risk in Terms of the Mission of the Organization (Not Always Dollars)
“CISOs need to put that risk in the terms of the mission of the organization,” said Von Welch, executive director, cybersecurity innovation, Indiana University in our conversation at Cybertech 2020 in Tel Aviv. “Whatever business that CISO is in they’ve…
I Don’t Need Anymore Advice On How To Work Remotely
I Don’t Need Anymore Advice On How To Work Remotely
It appears everyone has tips on how to work remotely. And after the deluge the past two weeks, most people have hit their wall. We don’t care. We’re pushing through with even more advice, just for security professionals. This week’s…
Good Security Is Often Not Usable
Good Security Is Often Not Usable
Our ability to secure data has been around for decades. The problem is trying to use secured data, that’s where we get into trouble, said Richard Rushing, CISO, Motorola Mobility in our conversation at Cybertech 2020 in Tel Aviv. Once…
Defense in Depth: Is Governance the Most Important Part of GRC?
Defense in Depth: Is Governance the Most Important Part of GRC?
Your policy should rarely change. But your ability to achieve that policy is found in procedures or governance that should inform, steer, and guide your team. Those procedures should change often and others should follow. Are they? Check out this…
Engaging with Cybersecurity Startups to Solve New Security Paradigms
Engaging with Cybersecurity Startups to Solve New Security Paradigms
“We don’t have 30 years of good understanding of what security for infrastructure looks like. We don’t have that for the cloud,” said Dustin Wilcox, CISO, Anthem in our conversation at Cybertech 2020 in Tel Aviv. “We also don’t have…
The Department of “No, Thank You”
The Department of “No, Thank You”
Just go to the front desk, sign in, and then the receptionist will say “no” in the most polite way possible. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our…
Israeli Cyber Solutions Will Redefine Your Security Team
Israeli Cyber Solutions Will Redefine Your Security Team
Frequent guest on CISO Series, Gary Hayslip, CISO, Softbank Investment Advisers, got a private tour of cyber startups at Beersheba and was completely impressed with not only the innovation, but how a single solution eliminated many of the processes his…
Defense in Depth: Who Should the CISO Report To?
Defense in Depth: Who Should the CISO Report To?
Who should the CISO report to? What factors determine that decision? And why is that single decision so critical to a company’s overall security? Check out this post for the basis for our conversation on this week’s episode which features…