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Top 8 ways to improve cybersecurity for your organization

CIO

” We can’t forget every CISO’s favorite: “ How much will this reduce our cybersecurity risk? ” Get those in place, and you’ll reduce risks, build momentum, and gain buy-in for your cyber program. Reduce your attack surface The smaller you make your targets, the less likely the cybercriminal is to hit them.

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What are the main challenges CISOs are facing in the Middle East?

CIO

Legislative changes on a global scale have been a major challenge faced daily and it’s often exacerbated by the need to instantly change course and work towards compliance to avoid the often-hefty fines and penalties, legal liabilities and reputational damage associated with non-compliance.

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As war escalates in Europe, it’s ‘shields up’ for the cybersecurity industry

TechCrunch

Indeed, it’s a juxtaposition of sorts to think the cybersecurity industry is vulnerable to cyberattack, but for many nation state groups, this is their first port of call. The first step to resiliency is to reduce the likelihood of a damaging cyber intrusion in the first place.

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6 legal ‘gotchas’ that could sink your CIO career

CIO

“D&O [director and officer] insurance usually does not cover instances of property damage, illegal acts, and suits among managers,” says attorney Mat Kresz of Kresz Law. It’s better to reveal than to conceal In one case, a CIO was alerted by staff to a cyberattack that had comprised thousands of customer records.

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“If organisations are hacked, they should stay calm and act quickly by instantly activating their incident response plan”

CIO

Legislative changes on a global scale have been a daily challenge faced and often exacerbated by the need to instantly change course and work towards compliance to avoid the often-hefty fines and penalties, legal liabilities and reputational damage associated with non-compliance. This typically adds to the overall costs of cyber compliance.

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What’s the state of Zero Trust security?

CIO

Rising cyberattacks are also an ongoing concern. Only 47% of respondents within the Ponemon study rated their organization as very or highly effective in reducing threats in the attack landscape. Organizations are looking for ways to reduce cyberattack risk. “To

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Securing IoMT Devices: Best Practices for Hospitals to Prevent Cyberattacks

Ivanti

Hospitals must be aware of these risks and understand how to find, fix and secure connected medical devices to protect their patients from cyberattacks. Unfortunately, this technology also brings a risk — cyberattacks. Cyberattacks on hospitals can range from data breaches to ransomware attacks.