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CISOs Lean on More Than Just Technical Skills As They Face New Threats: An Interview with Ian Thornton-Trump

By Ted on Jan 31, 2023

CISOs Lean on More Than Just Technical Skills As They Face New Threats: An Interview with Ian Thornton-Trump

(This is the second installment of our new CISO Interview series. Read the first one here.) Becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is usually the result of a long journey for a cybersecurity professional. Most C-Level technologists started their careers at the strictly technical end of the spectrum. Read More

Cyber Hygiene, Cyber Health and Cybersecurity: What’s the Difference?

By Ted on Nov 26, 2022

Cyber Hygiene, Cyber Health and Cybersecurity: What’s the Difference?

Cyber hygiene, cyber health, cybersecurity. They all seem like interchangeable phrases. But you wouldn’t interchange “doctor”, “nutritionist”, and “surgeon.” While a lot can slip through the cracks, it’s important to draw a distinction between the three disciplines in order to properly identify areas of pain and correctly prescribe improvements. Read More

Cybersecurity in City Government, Taken To New Heights: An Interview with Shane McDaniel

By Joe Pettit on Nov 09, 2022

Cybersecurity in City Government, Taken To New Heights: An Interview with Shane McDaniel

When most people speak of any city government, they often mention words like “Bureaucratic”, “Behind the times”, and “Slow.” This is especially true when considering cybersecurity initiatives. However, a small town in Texas is changing that view. Seguin, Texas, which was once the smallest Texas city to have a full-time… Read More

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