Understanding risk. Communicating with the board. Getting others to understand and care about security. What is the most vexing cybersecurity issue for a CISO? Check out this post by Kate Fazzini, cybersecurity reporter for CNBC, for the discussion that is…
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WEBINAR (9/20/19): Are Cybersecurity Sales Incentives Helping or Hurting the Industry?
In this round table webinar we’ll discuss what are the current incentive structures for cybersecurity sales. How do salespeople take on that charge at different levels within the organization? What is working and what should be thrown into the garbage?…
CISO Confessions: “It’s Not You. It’s Me.”
Vendors are trying to understand why CISOs are ghosting them and sometimes, it really isn’t their fault. CISOs accept the blame on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO…
Defense in Depth: Cybersecurity Excuses
“I’ve got all the security I need.” “I’m not a target for hackers.” These are just a few of the many rationalizations companies make when they’re in denial of cyberthreats. Why are these excuses still prevalent and how should a…
Worst Security Vendor Email Pitches – Black Hat 2019
Whether it’s persistent badgering or sending unwanted gifts, the security vendor landscape is awash with inappropriate and unwanted sales pitches. At Black Hat 2019, I asked attendees to tell personal tales of the worst vendor pitch they ever received. If…
Getting Over Our “Security ≠ Compliance” Obsession
We repeat “Security ≠ Compliance” so often it’s become our mantra. Does anyone pay attention to it anymore? We’re unpacking our compulsion to keep saying it on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by…
Defense in Depth: Employee Hacking
A cyber professional needs their staff, non-IT workers, and the board to take certain actions to achieve the goals of their security program. Should a CISO use the hacking mindset on their own people? Check out this post for the…
CISO Series in Times Square!
Short preview of the live audience recording of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast happening at the WeWork location in NYC on Thursday, September 5th, 2019. REGISTER for the event here. Creative Commons attribution to James de Souza, Daniel Mennerich, and…
Open this Email for an Exclusive Look at Our Clickable Web Links
You’ll be dazzled by the clickability of our web links on this week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week…
Hacktober: A Month of Security Games at Facebook
Turn it into a game! Whether you’re parenting or trying to get employees to learn something, gamifying anything improves engagement and retention. And that’s exactly what Facebook is doing with its security awareness training this October. Hacktober is a month…