IANS Research and Artico Search have released a joint 2025 State of the CISO Report, assessing data from more than 830 CISOs and security leaders. According to the report, the responsibilities of CISOs are expanding; however, only 3% of those surveyed indicate a pay raise to reflect their greater responsibility. Expanded responsibilities include IT oversight, ..

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Cue the Ennio Morricone theme. The 2024 SECURITY 500 Conference was full of examples and tales of leadership — the good, the bad, and the ugly. Herewith, a compilation. The Good: Critical to providing effective leadership is knowing how to inspire and impart shared mission and vision. In her keynote, Linda Reid, Vice President of Security ..

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With each New Year comes new challenges and concerns. This year is no different as security professionals prepare to respond to those challenges as well as the opportunities brought on by technological advancements and an ever-evolving threat landscape. I asked some security leaders to share their thoughts on trends and concerns they see becoming a ..

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Black Duck has released its annual Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) report, investigating how different sectors (including financial services, healthcare, IoT and technology) are addressing modern software security challenges. This report considers software security practices from more than 120 organizations and represents the work of 11,100 security professionals, who are supporting a total of ..

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An essential component of a successful job search is the compilation of a solid group of employment references. Companies considering you as a candidate for one of their security roles will ask you to provide contact details for three to five professional references. Having the right references ready to go at a moment’s notice can ..

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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an information-stealing malware targeting macOS users. This malware, referred to as Banshee Stealer, is considered a stealthier update to previous versions of the malware. Researchers discovered the updated version in September 2024, in which the malware was distributed via phishing websites and false GitHub repositories.  Banshee Stealer was initially discovered in August ..

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