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Unique perspectives from ISMG's CyberEdBoard global community members

3 Cyber Risks in the Era of Musk and Twitter

CyberEdBoard • January 13, 2023

Since Elon Musk became Twitter's CEO, cyber risks have affected the social media company in technological, financial, regulatory and reputational ways. Marco Túlio Moraes says the big issue is that the risks now affect a significant digital business world asset: trust.

The Troublemaker CISO: Laziness, Failure, Great Expectations

Next-Gen Cyber Targets: Satellites and Communication

The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Targets of Opportunity: How Ransomware Groups Find Victims

Mathew J. Schwartz • January 27, 2023

As ransomware continues to pummel numerous sectors, and lately especially the manufacturing industry, how does any given organization end up becoming a target or victim? Cybercrime watchers say the answer involves initial access brokers, botnets, targets of opportunity and, above all, profit.

Ransomware Profits Dip as Fewer Victims Pay Extortion

Victims' Known Ransom Payments to Ransomware Groups Decline

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • June 5, 2020

How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.

Database Hijackings: Who's Next?

Epic Systems vs. Tata: Key Security Questions

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

What Makes Sumo Logic an Appealing Target for Private Equity

Michael Novinson • January 23, 2023

Thoma Bravo, Vista Equity Partners and rival Francisco Partners have set their sights on a new target: Sumo Logic. Each of the three private equity firms has approached the Silicon Valley-based data analytics software vendor expressing interest in a possible acquisition, The Information reports.

A Few Cybersecurity Stocks Soared in 2022, But Most Stumbled

Palo Alto's Biggest Bets Around AppSec, SecOps, SASE & Cloud

Industry Insights with George Tubin

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

5 Reasons to Consolidate Your Security Stack

George Tubin • January 10, 2023

Although small to medium enterprises - SMEs - do not have the security resources larger enterprise possess, they face the same risks. Here are five reasons you should consider consolidating your tech as you strive to find an effective, sustainable security stack that also keeps costs in check.