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Expert Insights with CyberEdBoard

Unique perspectives from ISMG's CyberEdBoard global community members

The Troublemaker CISO: Supply Chains and Disclosure

CyberEdBoard • May 12, 2022

In the latest "Troublemaker CISO" post, security director Ian Keller discusses the issue of supply chain security and whether you should disclose information about your supply chain to companies as part of the effort to secure it. His conclusion: Build your defenses and trust no one.

Why Digital Transformation Is Incomplete Without SASE

Book Excerpt: Recognize Their Attacks

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Conti Ransomware Group Retires Name After Creating Spinoffs

Mathew J. Schwartz • May 20, 2022

The Russian-language criminal syndicate behind the notorious Conti ransomware has retired that brand name, after having already launched multiple spinoffs to make future operations more difficult to track or disrupt, threat intelligence firm Advanced Intelligence reports.

Cause for Concern? Ransomware Strains Trace to North Korea

Russia-Ukraine War: Cyberattack Escalation Risk Continues

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • June 5, 2020

How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.

UK Beefs Up Hospital Cybersecurity Funding

Database Hijackings: Who's Next?

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

How Broadcom Acquiring VMware Would Shake Up Cybersecurity

Michael Novinson • May 23, 2022

The tumultuous experience of Symantec under Broadcom's control presents a cautionary tale for CISOs currently using VMware's security technology. Symantec saw massive customer and employee attrition following deal close, and the company's technology doesn't fare as well in reviews by Gartner.