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Guardz has appointed Esther Pinto as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Pinto will lead Guardz’s cybersecurity strategy, focusing on securing its operations and driving innovation. “Core Mission” “Esther’s appointment as CISO marks a significant milestone for Guardz as we continue to prioritize security as the core of our mission,” said Dor Eisner, CEO … Read more
In a decisive move to bolster cloud security, CISA unveiled Binding Operational Directive 25-01, targeting vulnerabilities that expose federal civilian agencies to cyber threats. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls, which attackers can use to gain unauthorized access, exfiltrate data, or disrupt services,” said CISA Director Jen … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public input. This update, the first since the plan’s original release in 2016, reflects changes in federal policies and cyber operations. The NCIRP provides a framework for coordinating responses to significant cyber incidents … Read more
I read it and thought this isn’t new, “97% of Leading U.S. Banks Impacted by Third-Party Data Breaches in 2024.” I went to check on SecurityScorecard’s website. I was wrong; it is new, and I’d confused it with this press release from last month, “97% of Top U.S. Retailers Experienced a Third-Party Breach.” While my … Read more
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) might want to polish off their resumes. Cybersecurity firm Derive suggests the CISO role could become a “dying breed.” The Virginia-based company has launched a next-generation platform it claims can replace CISOs with data-driven insights. Derive’s Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) platform promises to redefine cybersecurity leadership. The system quantifies cyber … Read more