The tech headlines are inescapable, as is the assault on our email inboxes and voicemail with announcements of the latest products and services capable of solving all our business challenges efficiently and inexpensively through the…
Any Chief Information Security Officer worth their salt has three primary goals: Brand and Reputation Protection: keep the organization out of news headlines. Keep all employees, executives, and stakeholders safe from reputational damage. Data Protection:…
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, having strong cybersecurity leadership is no longer optional. It’s essential. But for many organizations, especially in the mid-market, hiring a full-time chief information security officer (CISO) may not be…
As cybersecurity threats grow in scale and complexity, more businesses are recognizing the need for strategic security leadership. But not every organization can afford or justify a full-time chief information security officer (CISO). That’s where…
With cybersecurity threats growing more complex and regulations becoming increasingly demanding, many organizations are looking for leadership to guide their security programs. However, hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) isn’t always practical, especially…
For those of us with enough gray hair to remember back that far, it is reasonable to compare the explosive growth of Web1.0 and the proliferation of the Internet in the 1990s, to that witnessed…
Today, many organizations, especially those with limited resources to hire security professionals, are turning to a flexible and cost-effective solution – Fractional CISOs. These Virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) fill a critical gap by…
The financial sector is bracing for a significant shift with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure” rule taking effect on December 18, 2023. As the deadline…
Another priority should be understanding to whom the CISO reports: the CEO, the CFO, the CTO, or even the legal department. “[This] tells you a little bit about what they expect you to do,” says…
Welcome back to another installment of our “Thrive Spotlight” blog series. Our featured Thrive Employee is Patrick Ramsdell, vCISO and Cybersecurity Consultant at Thrive. Patrick is primarily focused on acting as a trusted advisor to…