CISO-FM

CIO Leadership: Opportunities to Leverage AI, ChatGPT and Other Hot Technologies to Move the Needle for the Business Will Power the Discussion at the 2023 Phoenix CIO Executive Leadership Summit on March 24

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

To learn more about the 2023 Phoenix CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

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  • To learn more about the 2023 Phoenix CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit on February 28 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Dallas CIO Executive Leadership Summit on April 6 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, TX.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Dallas CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Varonis Launches Automated Posture Management to Effortlessly Fix Cloud Security Risks

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Varonis continually scans, detects, and prioritizes cloud security risks — giving CISOs and compliance officers real-time visibility into their data security posture.

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  • Varonis continually scans, detects, and prioritizes cloud security risks — giving CISOs and compliance officers real-time visibility into their data security posture.
  • “Automated posture management takes the burden of understanding and remediating cloud misconfigurations off the customer,” said Brian Vecci, Varonis Field CTO.
  • Automated posture management is the latest of many features Varonis has launched to deliver effortless data security outcomes.
  • Early this month, Varonis announced least privilege automation for Microsoft 365, Google Drive, and Box and a new customizable data security posture management (DSPM) dashboard .

Cloud Visionary, CSPM Pioneer Chen Burshan Joins Skyhawk Security as CEO

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyhawk Security , a leader in cloud threat detection recently spun off from Radware ® (NASDAQ:RDWR), formally announces the appointment of Chen Burshan as CEO.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyhawk Security , a leader in cloud threat detection recently spun off from Radware ® (NASDAQ:RDWR), formally announces the appointment of Chen Burshan as CEO.
  • Skyhawk is leveraging this addition to its leadership team to continue to drive cloud security innovation and deliver complete visibility into the cloud infrastructure through the advancement of its Synthesis Platform.
  • Before taking the helm at Skyhawk Security, Burshan played an integral role in the creation of the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category during his time at Dome9, leading to its eventual acquisition by Check Point.
  • "I hear two major cloud infrastructure security issues from CISOs and security teams, and we solve them both in a unique way,” Chen Burshan, CEO of Skyhawk Security, said.

CIO Leadership: The Role of Technology Executives in Driving Innovation to Move the Needle for the Business Will Power the Discussion at the 2023 Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit on February 28

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

“Thanks to their unique view of where technology intersects with the business.

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  • “Thanks to their unique view of where technology intersects with the business.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Silicon Valley Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • To learn more about the 2023 Phoenix CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • To learn more about the 2023 Dallas CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Carrier SI and Xcitium Partner to Expand Affordable Endpoint Security

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

BLOOMFIELD, N.J., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcitium , the cybersecurity industry's leading provider of state-of-the-art endpoint protection solutions, announced they have partnered with Carrier SI , a leading business voice and data communication solutions provider.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, N.J., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcitium , the cybersecurity industry's leading provider of state-of-the-art endpoint protection solutions, announced they have partnered with Carrier SI , a leading business voice and data communication solutions provider.
  • Xcitium is the first cyber security vendor with premiere status in the Carrier SI portfolio, serving as its go-to endpoint protection solution and trusted cyber advisor.
  • "The Carrier SI team will work with Xcitium to offer our clients an affordable endpoint security service along with a first-class customer experience," said Richard Miller, CEO of Carrier SI.
  • Carrier SI customers will now have access to the market's leading endpoint cyber security technology that specializes in containing unknown and known cyber attacks.

Eureka Security and YL Ventures Jointly Publish Seminal Report Addressing Cloud Data Security in the Multi-Cloud Era

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A seminal report conducted by Eureka Security in conjunction with the Venture Advisory Board of YL Ventures serves as a wake-up call for data security leaders and practitioners.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A seminal report conducted by Eureka Security in conjunction with the Venture Advisory Board of YL Ventures serves as a wake-up call for data security leaders and practitioners.
  • Leading global CISOs in companies spanning various sizes and industries were surveyed on their data security practices.
  • “There are real-world financial, reputational and logistical consequences to data breaches,” said Liat Hayun, co-founder and CEO of Eureka Security.
  • The data analyzed and presented in this report should serve security leaders and practitioners, as they strive to make data security a company priority.

New Coalfire Report Reveals CISOs Rising Influence

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the world-class Dark Reading research team, global cybersecurity pioneer Coalfire today unveiled its second annual State of CISO Influence report, which explores the expanding influence of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other security leaders.

Key Points: 
  • The report revealed that the CISO role is maturing quickly, and the position is experiencing more equity in the boardroom.
  • In the last year alone, there was a 10-point uptick in CISOs doing monthly reporting to the board.
  • CISOs are rising to meet those expectations, speaking to the business, and as a result, solidifying their role in the C-suite."
  • The report provides seasoned and aspiring security leaders with the most effective strategies to increase C-level influence, build brand trust, and implement cloud migration best practices.

Ivanti and Lookout Extend Strategic Partnership to Deliver Mobile Threat Defense as Part of Ivanti’s Unified Endpoint Management Solution

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The combined solution, which also includes Ivanti Go and Ivanti Neurons for Modern Device Management, is a best-in-class security and management solution that enables Ivanti customers to deploy a mobile strategy to secure the hybrid workforce while reducing overall risk to the organization.

Key Points: 
  • The combined solution, which also includes Ivanti Go and Ivanti Neurons for Modern Device Management, is a best-in-class security and management solution that enables Ivanti customers to deploy a mobile strategy to secure the hybrid workforce while reducing overall risk to the organization.
  • The two companies are expanding their strategic partnership to now include Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security, powered by the Lookout Cloud Security Platform, which provides advanced mobile security for Android, iOS and Chrome OS devices.
  • The solution embeds Lookout functionality into the Ivanti Go app, consolidating endpoint management and security functions for simple and seamless deployment and administration.
  • Together, the joint Ivanti/Lookout solution enables companies to proactively protect all devices – PCs, mobile devices and cloud workloads – from vulnerabilities and attacks.

Oort Stacks Go-to-Market Leadership Team Following Series A Investment

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Oort , a leader in identity threat detection and response (ITDR), is expanding its go-to-market team to meet rising demand for identity security.

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  • Oort , a leader in identity threat detection and response (ITDR), is expanding its go-to-market team to meet rising demand for identity security.
  • Following its recent Series A funding announcement, Oort has added Anna (Jensen) Tutt as CMO, Peter Martin as Vice President of Revenue, and Michael Marriott as Director of Product Marketing.
  • CISOs know it and they're hungry for a new solution,” said Matt Caulfield, Founder & CEO of Oort.
  • “Oort has already cultivated an impressive customer base by delivering proven outcomes, and I look forward to leading my team to continued success,” said Martin.

TD SYNNEX Unveils New Fraud Defense Solution to Combat Widespread Security Risks

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) announced today the launch of a new fraud defense solution integrating Microsoft Azure services for small and medium business (SMB) customers during a time of increasing threats within cloud environments.

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  • TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) announced today the launch of a new fraud defense solution integrating Microsoft Azure services for small and medium business (SMB) customers during a time of increasing threats within cloud environments.
  • The SMB Fraud Defense Click-to-Run™ solution elevates security postures and reduces potential risks in day-to-day cloud operations through phishing prevention, proactive alerts, warning signals, and more.
  • The solution integrates Microsoft Azure Active Directory, now part of Microsoft Entra, empowering them to enforce Conditional Access policies to help organizations better control how users access corporate resources.
  • To further protect partners and customers against cyber threats, TD SYNNEX developed this simple to deploy pre-configured solution designed for SMB customers to help mitigate fraudulent attacks and elevate their Azure environment security posture,” said Ed Morales, TD SYNNEX global vice president of security and high-growth business development.