Lately, a lot of people have been asking me about what “triggers” threat modeling. The question confused me: you think about threats as part of any design decision! There are lots and lots of design decisions, ranging from tiny to enormous. For each,

Benchmarking CISO Leadership Performance : A Strategic Guide for New CISOs

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are no longer confined to the role of mere technical guardians of digital asse

The UK government has proposed banning public sector entities — including national healthcare, education institutions, libraries, and other government bodies — from making ransomware payments. This move addresses a core motivator for cybercriminals:

The gambling firms Paddy Power and BetFair have suffered a data breach, after “an unauthorised third party” gained access to “limited betting account information” relating to up to 800,000 of their customers.

What was exposed? Usernames, email addres

In an era where AI tools are transforming software development, CISOs face a pressing challenge: how to harness the speed of AI code generation without compromising on security. In a compelling CISO Talk (Chennai Chapter) hosted by CISO Platform, Ram

Cary, NC, July 10, 2025, CyberNewsire_—INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity education and cybersecurity certifications, today launched its significantly enhanced eMAPT (Mobile Application Penetration Testing) certification.

The updated c

Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four people aged 17 to 20 in connection with recent data theft and extortion attacks against the retailers Marks & Spencer and Harrods, and the British food retailer Co-op Group. The breaches have

By Enrico Milanese

Afew years ago, a casino was breached via a smart fish tank thermometer. Related: NIST’s IoT security standard

It’s a now-famous example of how a single overlooked IoT device can become an entry point for attackers — and a cautio

I am so very proud to support academia in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders! This is how the industry improves, shares knowledge forward, and collaborates to make digital technology more trustworthy!

The face of war is constantly changing. Cyberattacks have often been discounted as a support function at best when it comes to winning on a traditional battlefield. But if military weapons supply chains can be disrupted, it may shift perceptions. Den

Harvest now - Decrypt later

As technology evolves, so do the threats targeting sensitive data. One of the most disruptive developments on the horizon is quantum computing, and with it, the looming obsolescence of traditional encryption. For CISOs, thi

Cybersecurity threats are growing every year. Hackers find new ways to attack websites, apps, and systems. That’s why penetration testing is important. It helps find and fix security problems before hackers can attack. Penetration testing simulates r