AI: Protecting end users from themselves.
Every once in a while there is a product or technology that comes out that is a complete game changer not only for organizations, but society as a whole. The advent of AI is not new, but the adoption of large language models has exploded over the past seven years, giving everyday people the ability […]
NIST AI RMF vs ISO/IEC 42001
Bridging AI Governance and Risk Management As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integral to business operations, regulators and standards bodies are establishing frameworks to promote trustworthy, transparent, and responsible AI. Three of the most influential are the NIST AI Risk Management Framework 100-1 (AI RMF 1.0), with companion resource 600-1 for Generative AI, and the ISO/IEC […]
Families at Risk: Digital Threats to C-Suite Executives Don’t Stop at the Boardroom
Strategy and Transformation Practice 72% of U.S. Senior Executives were targeted by cyberattacks between February 2023 and August 2024, according to a 2024 report by GetApp. While the success and impact of these attacks vary, one thing is clear: businesses are becoming harder targets. Through stronger employee awareness, governance, and tooling, attackers are being forced […]
Inside the 2025 PCI SSC North America Community Meeting: Insights, Myths, and Key Takeaways
This week, the payments security community gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the highly anticipated 2025 PCI SSC North America Community Meeting. Held from September 16–18, the event brought together Council staff, industry experts, and stakeholders from across North America to discuss the latest in payment card security, technical updates, and collaborative opportunities. Setting the […]
Incident Response Planning Can’t Wait – Your Best Defense is Preparedness
In the modern cyber threat landscape, incidents are not hypothetical; they are inevitable. The question is not if your organization will experience a security incident, but when and how prepared you will be to respond. The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 reinforces this reality. While the global average cost of a breach […]
What to Expect from vCISO Services – Get What You Pay For
Would you invest in a company whose CEO has no financial background, experience making sound business decisions, or a thorough understanding of business risk? Organizations seeking strategic cybersecurity leadership should understand that not all vCISO services are equal. A true vCISO understands business risk, brings executive- level experience, demonstrates proven leadership, and has a track […]
Building a Governance-Driven, Holistic Cybersecurity Program
How a CISO or Virtual CISO Can Align Strategy, Frameworks, and Risk Management The latest SANS & Expel survey underscores a critical point: organizations are adopting tools and frameworks, but many still lack the governance, accountability, and risk-based strategy necessary to mature security operations. This is where a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or virtual […]
The CISO’s Dilemma: Too Much to Do, Too Little Time
Do you wish you could clone yourself? The CISO’s job is extremely dynamic and at times overwhelming. Between board meetings, steering committees, executive briefings, and change control boards (CAB), the CISO’s calendar is often consumed by high-stakes discussions. Yet, those meetings represent just a fraction of the responsibilities under the CISO’s purview. Behind the scenes […]
Securing the Supply Chain: A CISO’s Guide to Managing Risks from Third Parties
Today’s interconnected digital world reveals that an organization’s cybersecurity depends on its most vulnerable element, which often exists outside company walls. Third-party vendors, together with suppliers, contractors, and partners, create complex dependencies that attackers regularly target because of existing vulnerabilities. The CISO, as the leader of the organization’s cybersecurity efforts, now plays a crucial role […]