cybersecurity

5 Questions CISOs Should Ask Third-Party Vendors

CISOs must evaluate third-party vendors to mitigate risks, especially as recent data breaches highlight vulnerabilities. Key questions to ask include:

  1. What is the vendor’s overall security program?
  2. What is their security development process?
  3. What are their supply chain practices?
  4. Are their privacy and data protection practices compliant?
  5. Is the vendor insured, and under what terms?

These questions help ensure robust data protection while integrating third-party services. CISOs should be central in vendor selection to prevent potential breaches.

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/5-questions-cisos-should-ask/

What NIS2 Implementation Means for Enterprises [Q&A]

NIS2 mandates enhanced cybersecurity for EU businesses and those interacting with them, focusing on risk management and compliance. It expands previous regulations to new sectors and demands stronger defenses against cyber threats. Challenges include varying readiness levels among organizations and the need for compliance to avoid penalties. Key strategies for alignment include auditing partners, consistent domain management, and fostering a security-focused culture. The impact on business partnerships is still emerging, with upcoming penalties likely prompting stricter security evaluations among partners.

https://betanews.com/2025/04/02/what-nis2-implementation-means-for-enterprises-qa/

How CISOs Can Use Identity to Advance Zero Trust

CISOs must prioritize identity security to advance zero trust strategies amid rising identity-based cyberattacks. With breaches increasingly involving valid credentials, a shift from perimeter-based to identity-focused security is critical. Key controls include privilege management (least privilege, secrets management, just-in-time access), access management (adaptive authentication, SSO, MFA), and identity governance (visibility, compliance, automated reviews). Implementing these practices requires a structured roadmap to ensure they work harmoniously, enhancing resilience against evolving threats. The focus is on continuous identity verification for effective risk management.

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3951888/how-cisos-can-use-identity-to-advance-zero-trust.html

This Security Control Is So Good We Don’t Even Have to Turn It On (LIVE in Clearwater, FL)

TLDR: Live podcast in Clearwater features David Spark, Christina Shannon, and Jim Bowie discussing effective security controls, training strategies, CISO challenges, and the impact of personal digital lives on work security. Topics include security awareness, engaging employees, dealing with high-pressure environments, and the importance of risk understanding in cybersecurity. Emphasis on continuous training, engagement, and management's role in supporting cybersecurity staff to reduce stress and burnout.

https://cisoseries.com/security-control-is-so-good-we-dont-even-have-to-turn-it-on/

Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)

PhaaS: Cybercrime model offering phishing tools, infrastructure, and support for attackers. Lowers barrier to entry, enables widespread phishing campaigns. Users rent services, growth in cyber threats.

What Cybersecurity Guardrails Do CIOs and CISOs Want for AI?

CIOs and CISOs Seek AI Cybersecurity Guardrails
As AI models proliferate, CIOs and CISOs aim to establish security measures to mitigate risks from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and data leaks linked to AI deployment. Key questions include vetting AI for security, managing multiple models, and tracking unauthorized AI use within organizations.

https://www.informationweek.com/machine-learning-ai/what-cybersecurity-guardrails-do-cios-and-cisos-want-for-ai-

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)

FWaaS: Cloud-based firewall solution, provides network security, scalable, managed service, replaces traditional hardware, integrates with existing infrastructure, offers centralized management, protects against threats, reduces costs, enhances flexibility.

Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

SWG: Cloud-based security solutions that protect users from online threats, enforce policies, filter content, and ensure safe internet access while monitoring user activities.

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