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ʀᴇᴅ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ ɪɴᴠɪᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ 🔒 Join us for an exclusive gathering at Hotel Gotham in the vibrant city of Manchester, where CISO peers will come together to delve into the dynamic realm of physical and cyber red teaming. In today's landscape, with shifting mindsets and the aftermath of COVID-19, the importance of red teaming exercises is sometimes overlooked. However, as threats and attacks continue to evolve, these exercises remain crucial for enhancing resilience. The primary goal of red teaming is to fortify defensive teams swiftly, thereby bolstering overall resilience against potential breaches. Regular engagements in red teaming can yield significant improvements right from the outset, mitigating the impacts of real-world incidents. Brought to you by Pulse Conferences and proudly sponsored by QinetiQ, this intimate dinner discussion will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, and steered by QinetiQ's James Mason fostering candid and insightful dialogues. Topics will include your organisation's perspective on red teaming, as well as the frequency of engagement. We encourage #CISOs, #ChiefSecurityOfficers, #Intelligence Directors, and esteemed #cybersecurity practitioners to join us. Your insights will enrich our discussions, shaping the future of security resilience. Registration: https://lnkd.in/eV9hFmH8 www.pulseconferences.com

A COLLECTIVE ENDEAVOR: Acknowledging Global Cybersecurity Experts. In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, insights from seasoned experts remain as pertinent as ever. I’m pleased to share an engaging and informative dialogue I had with Andy Jenkinson, a renowned cybersecurity expert from England, whose extensive experience and innovative leadership continue to enlighten and guide professionals across the industry. Our insightful dialogue with Andy Jenkinson serves as a poignant reminder of the relentless efforts by cybersecurity professionals worldwide. It's a battle waged in the shadows, against ever-evolving threats that seek to undermine our digital security and sovereignty. In light of recent revelations by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, which underscore the daunting scale of challenges posed by state-sponsored actors, the role of cybersecurity experts has never been more critical. He cited a staggering ratio of 50 to 1—cyber operatives to FBI agents—which starkly emphasizes the disparity we face and underscores the importance of every victory achieved by our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to the myriad of cybersecurity experts across the globe. Though it's impossible to name all individually, their collective vigilance and dedication form the bulwark defending our digital frontiers against breaches and espionage. Their work, often unseen, is essential in safeguarding not just our personal data but the very infrastructure that underpins our modern society. Thanks Andy, 👍 as always its a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with you. Linda Restrepo Editor in Chief #CyberSecurityLeadership, #AndyJenkinson, #InfoSecInsights, #CyberExpertTalk, #TechLeaders, #RiskManagement, #CyberCompliance, #SecurityInnovation, #DigitalDefenseDialogue, #CyberRiskInsights, #TechGovernance, #StrategicCyberSecurity, #IndustryLeaders, #CyberSecurityDiscussion, #ExecutiveInsights

A nation-changing cyber-attack could be just around the corner. We don’t get to choose when or where it happens, only how prepared we are to respond to it. CISO Lens has launched Project Robust to unite cybersecurity leaders and security executives from Australia’s largest and most important organisations to identify opportunities to improve Australia’s national cyber incident management arrangements. Through deep consultation and collaboration, our initial focus will be ensuring that Australia has the convening framework and structures needed to unite government and industry across the economy for a shared national response. By harnessing the collective insights and experiences of our cybersecurity community for national uplift, together we will support Australia’s vision of being the most secure nation by 2030.

The global threat landscape has been reshaped in the past year with growing international instability. This coming year, CISOs will play an increasingly pivotal role in helping the organizations they serve navigate the complex set of security risks associated with doing business in today’s marketplace. Our new report, Global Snapshot: The CISO in 2024, explores explores succession planning and strategic hiring, tenure, and diversity, equity, and inclusion within the critical role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We would like to thank all of our contributors including Aimee Cardwell, Alvaro Garrido, Andrew Dell, Arvind Raman, Brenton McKinney, 🤛Colin Henderson🤜, Jamil Farshchi, Jason Mallinder, Jenny Menna, Leslie Anderson and Sandro Bucchianeri. John-Claude Hesketh, James A. Larkin, Charles Matthews, Max Mettelman, Ben Rodgers, Olivia Westbrook-Gold, Mayur Patel, Priti R., Mollie Rochelle and Sarah Cullen co-authored this piece using research of the Global Fortune 500 CISOs. Link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/edrhpU-r Link to the Marlin Hawk Media Centre: https://lnkd.in/eiJwMxP7 #ciso #informationsecurity #cybersecurity

Great to be a part of this and thanks to all our contributors for their valued insights. Find our annual CISO report here. #ciso #cio #riskmanagement #informationsecurity #cybersecurity

Important findings in this year's Marlin Hawk CISO report on the intersection of cybersecurity and data, how AI is changing the threat landscape, and pragmatic solutions to creating more diversity in the function. We also faced head on the tough topics of executive liability, burnout and high turnover in this role. Thank you to all of our incredible contributors who are doing highly challenging work, every day. We hope with this report we can contribute to the ongoing dialogue around this important leadership role! #ciso #cybersecurity #informationsecurity

The global threat landscape has been reshaped in the past year with growing international instability. This coming year, CISOs will play an increasingly pivotal role in helping the organizations they serve navigate the complex set of security risks associated with doing business in today’s marketplace....

We recently hosted another Lunch + Learn event with Arctic Wolf, this time at the prestigious The Hotel Britomart in downtown Auckland. The topic of discussion was the wide range of threats New Zealand businesses currently face. Guest speaker Steve Hunter from Arctic Wolf, who flew in for the event, provided some interesting industry insights. The event focused on the challenges organisations face when looking at the threat landscape. Steve highlighted, to a large extent, the technology takes care of itself. The challenge for most businesses is bridging the gap where the technology ends and people power is required. Organisations are often overwhelmed with the amount of information generated at a telemetry level, this raises the question of how to most effectively provide a SOC and SIEM service to an organisation. Because the demands of a SOC and SIEM are so rigorous and the amount of skilled resources are so scarce, finding the right partner is critical.   Anthony Cooke of Clyde & Co offered some interesting legal insights too. The message was clear:  - The threat from cyber criminals is showing no chance of abating  - The attack vectors continue to change  - The legal and compliance impact is significant and most organisations are ill prepared for a significant cyber event. Fortunately, Lexel and Arctic Wolf are ready to rise to the challenge. If you’re interested in initiating a conversation about safeguarding your business and preparing for potential threats, we invite you to reach out to us at Lexel Systems #CyberSecurity #ArcticWolf #CyberEventPreparedness #LexelLunchandLearn Glenn N., Jason Chai, Jason Dreaver, David Harvey, James Hockly, Toby Roper, Cedric Edwards

“ITPS understood our business and how it operates, so they were the obvious choice when we wanted a partner with not just the technical knowledge, but the ability to work with an organisation with a unique structure.” Mike Styan, IT Manager, Groundwork North East and Cumbria. Our work with Groundwork North East and Cumbria has strengthened their security measures and set them up for future success. Achieving their Cyber Essentials certification has greatly enhanced their security, positioning them effectively for future challenges. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/esS9STYf #CyberEssentials #FutureReady #CyberSecurity

Another great topic planned for our IT leaders: Insider Threat. While our security measures have traditionally focused outward to discover threats to applications and data, insider threats remain a critical vulnerability for many organizations. As a result, many modern security postures aren’t always capable of identifying a threat emanating from the inside. We invite you to join our panel discussion, where we will: Profile typical insider threat actors Provide an overview of their motivations Share tips for detecting and mitigating insider threats Suggest fundamental actions to identify anomalous insider behavior Our Panel will include: James Turgal Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy, Optiv Jon Sargent, MBA Truist Bank, former SVP, Head of Could Security **Additional panelist from FBI and our 757 community Date: August 15th Time: 4:30pm Location: Norfolk, VA Request invite: info@757CIO.com **Events are for IT leaders only to ensure we keep a safe environment for our leaders to network and share.  #757CIO #ITLeaders #CIO #CISO #CTO