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2 Innovations That Can Tip the Balance in Cybersecurity

CIO

Army Major General and Vice President and Federal Chief Security Officer for Palo Alto Networks What critical innovations can change the balance in cybersecurity, providing those of us responsible for defending our organizations with more capabilities against those who would do us harm? This is not just a theoretical exercise.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

As the end of 2023 approaches, it becomes imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken. Our interconnected online world is no longer separate from our lives, businesses, or our global economy.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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Why Is It Necessary to Run Cybersecurity Evaluation Exercises?

Altexsoft

The rapidly growing volume and sophistication of attacks entail the need for greater preparedness, especially through regular security exercises. Here’s a question related to the field of security: Why do military organizations ceaselessly conduct combat exercises or drills? Reason 1: Knowing if the system works.

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Tabletop Exercises from a Firefighter’s Perspective: Conducting the Exercise

SecureWorks

Tabletop Exercises from a Firefighter’s Perspective: Conducting the Exercise An exercise can reveal issues and weaknesses that an organization can address to improve its security posture and incident response procedures.

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4 Elements That Balance Security and Resiliency

CIO

Does your organization need to improve security and upgrade its IT infrastructure? These priorities are in response to an ever-evolving business and security landscape. How to balance security with resiliency. These implementations have also led to security gaps and vulnerabilities. If so, you’re not alone.

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How to Improve Your Organization’s Cyber Resiliency

CIO

Pandemic-era ransomware attacks have highlighted the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards. The practice brings together formerly separate disciplines of information security, business continuity, and disaster response (BC/DR) deployed to meet common goals. A Cyberresilience Road Map.

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