By Byron V. Acohido
SAN FRANCISCO — The first rule of reporting is to follow the tension lines—the places where old assumptions no longer quite hold. Related: GenAI disrupting tech jobs
I’ve been feeling that tension lately. Just arrived in the City
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Russia is proposing a rule that all foreigners in Moscow install a tracking app on their phones.
Using a mobile application that all foreigners will have to install on their smartphones, the Russian state will receive the following information:
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A Texas firm recently charged with conspiring to distribute synthetic opioids in the United States is at the center of a vast network of companies in the U.S. and Pakistan whose employees are accused of using online ads to scam westerners seeking hel
By Byron V. Acohido
SAN FRANCISCO — The cybersecurity industry showed up here in force last week: 44,000 attendees, 730 speakers, 650 exhibitors and 400 members of the media flooding Moscone Convention Center in the City by the Bay. Related: RSAC 20
The U.S. government today unsealed criminal charges against 16 individuals accused of operating and selling DanaBot, a prolific strain of information-stealing malware that has been sold on Russian cybercrime forums since 2018. The FBI says a newer ve
Gemini imagines RSA 2025 (very tame!)
Ah, RSA. That yearly theater (Carnival? Circus? Orgy? Got any better synonyms, Gemini?) of 44,000 people vaguely (hi salespeople!) related to cybersecurity … where the air is thick with buzzwords and the v
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Welcome to the April edition of CISO Platform Highlights – your quick snapshot of the most insightful content, expert conversations, and community updates from the world of cybersecurity leadership.
This month, we delved into the often-hidden journey
One of my friends, Greg van der Gaast tells this great story that perfectly illustrates one of the biggest challenges we face in cybersecurity today. It goes something like this…
“Imagine someone who loves coffee. They have a fantastic coffee shop j
Imagine building a house on sand or precariously stacking blocks in a game of Jenga. No matter how carefully you place the materials or how advanced the tools you use, the structure is doomed to collapse without a strong, stable foundation.
This is t
Key Cybersecurity Challenges In 2025—Trends and Observations
by Chuck Brooks
In 2025, cybersecurity is gaining significant momentum. However, there are still many challenges to address. The ecosystem remains unstable in spite of investme
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CISO Platform Talks : Security FireSide Chat With A Top CISO or equivalent (bi-monthly)
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CISO Platform Talks: Security Fireside Chat With a Top CISO
Join us for the CISOPlatform Fireside Chat, a power-packed 30-minute virtual conversation where we bring together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity to share strategic insights, real-world experiences, and emerging trends. This exclusive monthly session is designed for senior cybersecurity leaders looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
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- Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
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Playbook Round Table - London, Europe | Infosec Europe
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We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive roundtable series hosted by CISO Platform in partnership with FireCompass.
Date: June 2025
Venue: London, Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Houston, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha
- Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
Fireside Chat With Rick Doten (VP - Information Security at Centene Corporation)
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We’re excited to bring you an exclusive fireside chat on "A CISO’s Guide on How to Manage a Dynamic Attack Surface" with Rick Doten (VP - Information Security, Centene Corporation) and Erik Laird (Vice President - North America, FireCompass). In this session, we’ll explore how top CISOs are tackling today’s rapidly expanding attack surface and what it takes to stay ahead of evolving threats in a cloud-first, AI-driven world.
As…
- Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
- Tags: ciso, attack surface management, rick doten, ciso guide
CISO Meetup at BlackHat Las Vegas 2025
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We are excited to welcome you to the CISO Meetup during BlackHat USA 2025 in Las Vegas! Join us for an exclusive networking, meaningful conversations, and community building with top CISOs and cybersecurity leaders from around the globe.
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Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas …
- Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
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