Business Security Weekly (Audio)

Vulnerability prioritization, the final frontier. Many say they do it, but do they really? It takes way more than vulnerability data to truly prioritize vulnerabilities.

Greg Fitzgerald, Co-Founder and CXO at Sevco Security, and Steve Lodin , Vice President, Information Security at Sallie Mae, join Business Security Weekly to dig in. We'll discuss the importance of context, including asset inventory and configuration management, in truly prioritizing vulnerabilities. But it's not that easy. We'll discuss the challenges and approaches to help solve this ever evasive topic.

This segment is sponsored by Sevco Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sevco to learn more about them!

Segment Resources: https://www.sevcosecurity.com/vulnerability-prioritization/ https://www.sevcosecurity.com/continuous-threat-exposure-management/

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-389

Cybersecurity teams were under increasing strain in 2024. To alleviate this burden, 2025 will see greater reliance on automation to streamline workflows, enhance threat detection, and accelerate incident response. But some of these investments may come with risks.

Greg Sullivan, Founding Partner at CIOSO Global, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how the pace of investment will require better risk management. Greg will cover topics, including:

• The seismic C-level shift in interest will require a top-down approach to cybersecurity.
• The focus will shift from external cybersecurity solutions to building in-house resilience.
• The critical criteria needed to drive more refined defenses, smarter resource allocation, and wiser cybersecurity investments.

In the leadership and communications segment, Boards Challenged to Embrace Cybersecurity Oversight, Why Cybersecurity Needs More Business-Minded Leaders, How to Build a Cybersecurity Resume that Gets You Hired, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-388

Organizations continue to suffer from security breaches, too many of which contain a human element. But there's no consistent definition of the risk posed by human-related breaches, and recommendations are often limited to security awareness and training (SA&T). Understanding the depth and breadth of human-related breaches is critical to implementing adequate security controls within organizations.

Jinan Budge, Research Director at Forrester, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss their Best Practice Report on Deconstructing Human-Element Breaches. Jinan will cover the breadth of human-related breaches, including:

• Social Engineering
• Human Error
• Loss/Theft of Physical Assets
• Social Media Compromise
• Insider Risk
• Deep Fake Scams
• Gen AI Misuse
• Narrative Attacks

and why Security and Awareness Training is not the sole answer to solving human-related breaches. Join us, this discuss may get a little dicey.

Segment Resources: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/breaking-down-human-element-breaches-to-improve-cybersecurity/

In the leadership and communications segment, Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters, Grading CISOs: Effective Metrics and Personal Growth Strategies, The Pandemic Proved that Remote Leadership Works, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-387

Noam Krasniansky, the visionary founder of Komposite Blockchain, joins Business Security Weekly to explore Web3's transformative potential. Noam delves into the basics of blockchain technology, Bitcoin and the meteoric rise of Ethereum, and the critical role of decentralized systems in safeguarding brands against counterfeiting—a global issue costing companies $1.7 Trillions annually.

The conversation will shed light on blockchain can be designed to enhance transactional efficiency and security. Noam highlights how verification technologies are key to combating counterfeiting, protecting intellectual property, and fostering trust in an increasingly digital economy. He also provides practical insights into how businesses and individuals can embrace blockchain innovations, redefining digital ownership, the making of new wealth, and empowering communities.

In today's dynamic markets, innovation is essential to maintaining a competitive edge. As Web3 technologies rapidly advance, businesses must adapt or risk falling behind. Understanding the foundational principles of blockchain is no longer optional—it's a necessity.

Segment Resources: 1) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/komposite-blockchain-launches-whitepaper-bridge-163600646.html 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOokN0XwpWE 3) https://rumble.com/v66x6ly-interview-komposite-a-fix-for-blockchain-limitations.html

In the leadership and communications segment, CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it), The CISO's bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders, The CISO's bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-386

After Sophos acquires Secureworks, Sailpoint's IPO saves the index. The Security Weekly 25 index is now made up of the following pure play security vendors:

SAIL SailPoint Ord Shs PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd RBRK Rubrik Inc GEN Gen Digital Inc FTNT Fortinet Inc AKAM Akamai Technologies, Inc. FFIV F5 Inc ZS Zscaler Inc OSPN Onespan Inc LDOS Leidos Holdings Inc QLYS Qualys Inc VRNT Verint Systems Inc. CYBR Cyberark Software Ltd TENB Tenable Holdings Inc OKTA Okta Inc S SentinelOne Inc NET Cloudflare Inc CRWD Crowdstrike Holdings Inc NTCT NetScout Systems Inc VRNS Varonis Systems Inc RPD Rapid7 Inc FSLY Fastly Inc RDWR Radware Ltd ATEN A10 Networks Inc

In the leadership and communications segment, The CISO Transformation — A Path to Business Leadership, The CISO's dilemma of protecting the enterprise while driving innovation, When Hiring, Emphasize Skills over Degrees, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-385

This week: CISOs struggling to balance security, business objectives, Signs Your Organization's Culture is Hurting Your Cybersecurity, Servant Leadership: Putting Trust at the Center, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-384

Application, user, and data security are the three core components of every security program, but data is really what attackers want. In order to protect that data, we need to know where it is and what it's used for. Easier said than done. In this Say Easy, Do Hard segment, we tackle data inventory and classification.

In part 1, we discuss the challenges of data inventory and classification, including:

• identifying all data sources within an organization, including databases, applications, cloud storage, physical files, etc., and documenting details like data type, location, and volume
• categorizing all data based on its sensitivity level, usually using classifications like "public," "internal," "confidential," or "restricted," which determines the necessary security measures to protect it
• prioritizing security measures and protecting critical information more effectively

Application, user, and data security are the three core components of every security program, but data is really what attackers want. In order to protect that data, we need to know where it is and what it's used for. Easier said than done. In this Say Easy, Do Hard segment, we tackle data inventory and classification.

In part 2, we discuss the steps involved in data inventory and classification, including:

• Data discovery: Identify all data sources across the organization using data mapping tools.
• Data profiling: Analyze data attributes to understand its content and characteristics.
• Data classification: Assign appropriate sensitivity levels to each data set based on predefined criteria.
• Data tagging: Label data assets with their classification level for easy identification.
• Data ownership assignment: Determine who is responsible for managing each data set.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-383

This week, we tackle a ton of leadership and communications articles: Why CISOs and Boards Must Speak the Same Language on Cybersecurity, The Hidden Costs of Not Having a Strong Cybersecurity Leader, Why Cybersecurity Is Everyone's Responsibility, Leadership is an Action, not a Position, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-382

From online banking to mobile payments, nearly every aspect of our financial lives relies on digital systems. This reliance has brought incredible convenience, but it also means that any disruption — whether due to cyberattacks, system failures, or operational incidents— can have severe consequences. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) provides the framework to ensure that financial entities have robust measures to withstand and recover from disruptions. By addressing vulnerabilities in this highly digitized ecosystem, DORA not only protects financial institutions but also safeguards the stability and well-being of the European society as a whole.

Madelein van der Hout, Senior Analyst at Forrester, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss why DORA is important, how prepared financial institutions are, the consequences of failing to comply, and the impact these regulations will have outside of the EU, including fines up to 2% of global annual turnover or €10 million—whichever is higher.

In the leadership and communications segment, Cybersecurity Responsibilities Across the C-Suite: A Breakdown for Every Executive, Humble Leaders Inspire Others to Step Up, Effective Communication in the Workplace, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-381

The last five weeks have seen a flurry of news on Artificial Intelligence, especially this last week. It started on December 17, 2024 when the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released a report on "[g]uiding principles, forward-looking recommendations, and policy proposals to ensure America continues to lead the world in responsible AI innovation." Then a new administration, which:

1. revoked more than 50 prior executive orders, including Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 (Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence).
2. announced a private-sector $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure
3. tasked federal agencies with drafting a new AI action plan within 180 days
4. signed an executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

The Business Security Weekly crew tries to make sense of it all.

In the leadership and communications segment, How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions, Nearly half of CISOs now report to CEOs, showing their rising influence, Steve Jobs Shared 1 Crystal Clear Way You'll Spot an Exceptional Leader, and more!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-380