Discover what a supply chain attack is and why it’s a critical threat for modern organizations. Learn lessons from SolarWinds, NotPetya, and Kaseya, plus actionable insights for SOC analysts, CISOs, and cybersecurity teams to defend against upstream compromises and enforce Zero Trust effectively.

Lost credentials and weak authentication controls still sit at the center of many security incidents. IT leaders and CISOs know this problem well. They also know that regulators watch how organizations protect passwords, track access, and document security decisions. That is why password managers have become part of compliance conversations rather than optional add ons. Alex Muntyan, CEO at Passwork, describes it this way: “When teams store passwords in scattered places, they create blind spots. …

Introduction: The traditional role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a gatekeeper focused solely on threat prevention is obsolete. The modern, world-class CISO operates as a "risk entrepreneur," strategically allocating cyber risk like capital to enable business innovation and secure competitive advantage. This paradigm shift transforms cybersecurity from a cost center into a fundamental driver of organizational growth and resilience.

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Security leaders are also focused on the convergence of IT and operational technology as business continuity becomes a major concern.

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The year was marked by the acceleration of AI adoption by both defenders and attackers, greater third-party risks, and intensified governance pressure.

Introduction: In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, a data breach triggers a crisis mode that goes far beyond technical remediation. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), it becomes a multidimensional storm of legal, operational, reputational, and human pressures. Understanding this landscape is not just about sales etiquette; it's a critical component of effective security partnership and ecosystem communication. This article deconstructs the post-breach environment and provides actionable, ethical guidance for engagement.

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In 2025, the stakes changed. CISOs were hauled into courtrooms. Boards confronted a wave of shareholder lawsuits. And the rise of autonomous systems introduced fresh ambiguity and risk around who’s accountable when algorithms act. Part one of a four-part series … (more…)