Skin in the Game – BSW #214
Cyber accountability is often overlooked by Board of Directors and the C-Suite. They tend to turn a blind eye to their cyber security mandates or avoid the issue. But as Solarwinds, MS Exchange and many other security incidents prove it, it’s not a strategy.
In the Leadership and Communications section, Outgunned CISOs navigate complex obstacles to keep rising attacks from turning into breaches, How to write a cyberthreat report executives can really use, Creating and rolling out an effective cyber security strategy, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes!
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1. Cyber Accountability – Mathieu Gorge – BSW #214
Cyber accountability is often overlooked by Board of Directors and the C-Suite. They tend to turn a blind eye to their cyber security mandates or avoid the issue. But as Solarwinds, MS Exchange and many other security incidents prove it, it’s not a strategy.
Segment Resources:
www.VigiTrust.com
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Mathieu Gorge is an established authority on data security, risk management, and compliance with more than 20 years global experience. Mathieu is a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard) and data security expert. Since 2006, Mathieu has been a Councillor for Ireland’s France Chamber of Commerce, for which he also acts as its President. In 2014, he was appointed French Trade Foreign Advisor by the French government (Conseiller du Commerce Exterieur de la France). Mathieu is in high demand as a speaker at global security conferences, such as RSA, ENISA and ISACA. He also works closely with the PCI Council in the United States and European Union.
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2. Outgunned CISOs, Cyberthreat Reports, & Effective Cyber Security Strategy – BSW #214
In the Leadership and Communications section, Outgunned CISOs navigate complex obstacles to keep rising attacks from turning into breaches, How to write a cyberthreat report executives can really use, Creating and rolling out an effective cyber security strategy, and more!
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- 1. Outgunned CISOs navigate complex obstacles to keep rising attacks from turning into breaches – Help Net Security96% of the CISOs acknowledge that they face a well-organized criminal industry motivated by financial gain. Furthermore, 72% of CISOs say adversaries are moving faster than they are, and 69% say their adversaries have improved their attack capabilities in the last 12-18 months.
- 2. How to write a cyberthreat report executives can really useAlthough cyberthreat reports should communicate the threats, vulnerabilities, risks and mitigation initiatives, security leaders caution against going into too much detail. Threat reports should include: - information about threats that could exploit vulnerabilities within the organization - how the security team is mitigating vulnerabilities - how its defending against threats and any additional actions that will be taken. - any news-making events or significant incidents that impacted others, even if they’re not relevant to the CISO’s own organization - any trends or issues emerging on the horizon, to help avoid surprises down the road.
- 3. Creating and rolling out an effective cyber security strategyThis article explores how a cyber security strategy that’s effective for office-based, remote and hybrid workforces can be rolled out throughout the organisation. 1. Communication and collaboration 2. Evaluate risks and utilise findings 3. Look beyond the first line of defence 4. Limit access to mission-critical infrastructure 5. Prioritise according to risk and value 6. Relieve strain using cutting edge technologies
- 4. 6 Leadership Paradoxes for the Post-Pandemic EraThe characteristics that leaders we interviewed considered most important in this new era align well with the six paradoxes of leadership described in Blair Sheppard’s recent book, Ten Years to Midnight. 1. Strategic Executor 2. Humble Hero 3. Tech-Savvy Humanist 4. Traditioned Innovator 5. High-Integrity Politician 6. Globally-Minded Localist
- 5. 8 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Business EmailWriting a business email? Don’t hit ‘send’ until you’ve completed these key steps. 1. Use a clear and relevant subject line 2. Keep it short 3. Tell them why 4. Add a call to action 5. Be friendly and upbeat 6. Personalize it and make it relevant 7. Test out different subject lines and copy 8. Draft first, then add the recipient’s email
- 6. Aggressive Body Language: 15 Cues and How to De-escalateLet’s take a quick tour of the creepy, violent, and aggressive behaviors you should watch out for: 1. Jaw Thrust 2. Nostril Flaring 3. Pursed Lips 4. Chest Puff 5. Pupil Dilation 6. Lowered Eyebrows 7. Teeth Licking 8. Blading (Aggressive Stance) 9. Tightened Muscles 10. Sneering (Aggressive Face) 11. Clenched Fists 12. Foot Stomping 13. Ocular Orbital Tension 14. One-Leg Up 15. Rattling
