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Security Recruiter Directory

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5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them

CSO50 Winners 2021 [LOGO]
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CSO50 2021 awards showcase world-class security strategies

Winners will be recognized at the annual CSO50 Conference + Awards taking place November 16-18, 2021.

CSO Hall of Fame 2021 [LOGO]
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CSO Hall of Fame honorees

Meet the security leaders enshrined in the CSO Hall of Fame.

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New US CISO appointments, May 2021

Keep up with news of CSO, CISO and other senior security executive appointments.

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HP CISO seeks to transform cybersecurity

HP CISO Joanna Burkey sees a pivot to business partnership as vital for cybersecurity’s success. Inspiring women to join the sector is essential to this shift.

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Creating a multicloud security architecture: IDG's CIO Think Tank

IDG convened 30 senior IT executives as part of our CIO Think Tank Program to explore key opportunities and challenges with multicloud – including security issues IT leaders face in building a true multicloud architecture. Join us as...

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How to write a cyberthreat report executives can really use

As savvy CISOs know, a well-crafted and well-timed cyberthreat report can help executives grasp what’s happening in the world of cybersecurity—and it just might replace those late-night phonecalls.

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The CSO guide to top security conferences, 2021

Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual — CSO Online’s calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.

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Top 5 skills a SOC analyst needs

Whether building a new security operations center or revamping an existing one, staffing it with analysts that are equipped with these skills should be priority number one.

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How the CISO role is evolving

The chief information security officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for an organization's information and data security. Learn what it takes to land a CISO job and how to be successful in the role.

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Sponsor Podcast Microsoft

Episode 4: Reduce SOC burnout

Episode 4 - Listen to the podcast to learn more about the expanding threat landscape and how security leaders can reduce SOC burnout and enable security teams to be proactive and preventive threat hunters with a modern threat...

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Attracted to disaster: Secrets of crisis CISOs

In the aftermath of a security incident, new CISOs are often appointed to take over and lead through the chaos. Here are the skills and traits experts say these crisis CISOs need—and how to prepare yourself to rise to the occasion.

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Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship

AvidXchange CIO Angelic Gibson and CISO Christina Quaine are bridging the gap between IT and security by drawing on their experiences as women rising the ranks in IT.

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Sponsor Podcast Microsoft

Episode 3: The Zero Trust Model

Episode 3: In this episode, we look at the steps organizations are taking toward Zero Trust and provide recommendations for making the most of a Zero Trust model to reduce risk while helping employees be more productive, regardless...

Audrey Gonzalez, senior information security analyst, General Dynamics Information Technology
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How the Lift mentoring program gives women in cybersecurity a leg up

The Executive Women's Forum's Lift program connects mentees working in information security, risk management, and privacy with mentors who can help them blaze their own trails. For individuals in the program, the career impact can be...

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Does it matter who the CISO reports to?

Reporting relationships are more than lines on an org chart, they're lines of authority. Ultimately, who the CISO reports to may say more about an organization's maturity than it does about an individual's effectiveness.

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5 questions CISOs should be able to answer about software supply chain attacks

The SolarWinds attack put a spotlight on the threats that compromised third-party software present organizations. Here are the top questions executive management, boards and partners are asking CISOs about their preparedness.

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Tech Resume Library: 26 downloadable templates for IT pros

A well-crafted resume will attract recruiters, HR pros and hiring managers, but getting it just right is a daunting task. To jump start the process, Insider Pro has assembled this collection of real resumes revamped by professional...

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5 ways to grow the cybersecurity workforce in 2021

The cybersecurity workforce shortage and related skills gap stubbornly persists. Risks will continue to grow in 2021, so it’s vital that organization take action to grow their cybersecurity workforce. Here's five ways to attract...

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