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

Cyber Crime: Stages of Trial in Court

Recovering from a cyber attack can be costly

Cyber insurance is one option that can help protect your business against losses resulting from a cyber attack. If you’re thinking about cyber insurance, discuss with your insurance agent what policy would

CIS guide on "The Cost of Cyber Defense: Implementation Group 1 (IG1)," designed to address key questions, including:

• What initial protections should you prioritize?
• What tools are necessary for deploying these protections?
• What will the implementat

The digital realm has permeated every facet of modern life, leaving an indelible mark on the legal landscape. Electronic evidence, encompassing emails, messages, social media posts, and digital documents, has become a cornerstone in legal proceedings

Cybersecurity empowers businesses to soar, this is how. The modern day notion that “cybersecurity is a business enabler” is a very popular one. The problem is that most of the people singing that tune are cybersecurity leaders trying to get their mes

We’re excited to bring you an insightful fireside chat on "Navigating the Cyber Insurance Landscape: Key Considerations for CISOs" with Dan Bowden (Global Business CISO, Marsh McLennan (Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, Oliver Wyman)) and Erik Laird (Vic

Modern cyber defenses increasingly need to be identity-centric. Many industry thought leaders have honed in on this giving rise to the often heard “identity is the new perimeter”. Consequently, attackers do indeed now find it easier to log in rather

Welcome to the March 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 explored one of the industry's most

“Flickering screens, a sickly, yellow glow. Humming servers, a constant, low thrum of digital malaise. Alerts screamed into the void, a cacophony of meaningless noise, lost in the echoing expanse of our digital tomb. Playbooks, relics of a forgotten

Icarus, in Greek mythology, son of the inventor Daedalus who perished by flying too near the Sun with waxen wings. 

BALANCE

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to help many organizations out with operational, tactical, and strategic s

“COBIT is not about security!”

I have heard this statement being said a couple of times about COBIT and for a bunch of different certificates and certifications throughout my career. There is of course truth in this statement as COBIT is not explic

Businesses of all sizes, whether in the financial, transportation, retail, communications, entertainment, healthcare, or energy sectors, are impacted by cybersecurity. Cyberthreats are commonplace. Cyberattacks have increased in frequency and malicio