Executive Management
4 Essential Information Security Management Skills CISOS
Organizations face an ever-changing digital landscape, which often results in new security risks. Cyberthreats continue to plague both governments and businesses around the world, highlighting…
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What Next After CISSP
EC-Council supports your continued leadership journey and that’s why we encourage you to pursue the CCISO after you finish the CISSP. After all, CCISO was…
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CCISO VS CISSP
What next after CISSP? Created by (ISC)2, the CISSP certification has been the leading training program for and validation of IT security management skills since…
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Risk Management
What Is Risk Management? Risk management is a risk assessment method that analyzes and eliminates risks to mitigate threats and optimize an investment’s profits. Risk…
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What is Information Security Management
Information security management is an organization’s approach to ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of IT assets and safeguard them from cyberattacks. A Chief Information…
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What is Disaster Recovery
What Is A Business Continuity Plan and How Is It Used? A business continuity plan refers to the processes and procedures that experts follow to…
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World-Class Security Executive Certification for CISOs
EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) program is built on the decades of knowledge and experience of seasoned CISOs who contribute their time and…
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Associate C|CISO: The Next Step for a Certified Information Security Manager
In today’s workforce, information security workers are more important than ever. Most companies have undergone a digital transformation to stay competitive, and many business processes…
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Building Information Security Core Competencies: A Guide for CISOs and C|CISO Candidates
What does a chief information security officer do, and what are the various CISO roles and responsibilities? As an organization’s most important IT security professional,…
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5 New Cybersecurity Challenges Chief Security Officers (CSOs) Should Be Aware of in 2024
If you’re a chief security officer (CSO), chief information security officer (CISO), or other cybersecurity leader, your job is never dull. Technology is constantly evolving,…
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EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Program Trusted at the Highest Level of Cyber Leadership – DoD Directive 8140
Traditional national security measures of the past leveraged borders, global influence, political maneuvering, and intelligence gathering measures to protect a country’s interests. By shifting focus…
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I’m an Associate C|CISO – Now What?
You have been in the security industry for a couple of years and are looking for a way to propel your career to the next…
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EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Program Trusted at the Highest Level of Cyber Leadership and Strategy for Cyber Workforce Job Billets Critical to National Security
The future of national security lies in the hands of our cyber leaders, as they set policies, make workforce decisions, manage vendors and contractors, and…
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Why Cybersecurity Leadership Training Program is Crucial for Career Growth
There are a few old security jokes out there, the most common one being about lions and running shoes. There’s another one that has to…
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Crafting a Career in Cybersecurity Leadership: Key Steps and Advice
The other day a neighbor of mine asked for advice. She wanted to know how to become a security executive. She has a few years…
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3 Initiatives Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Can Take for Their Security and Resilience Journey
Information technology is now increasingly crucial for businesses of all sizes and industries. This means that the chief information security officer (Certified CISO) plays an…
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Approach Towards Cloud Security Issues: A CISO’s Perspective
The 2022 Check Point Cloud Security Report found that 27 percent of organizations experienced a security incident in their public cloud infrastructure in the past…
Read more What is the Role of Vulnerability Management in Cybersecurity?
Vulnerability management in cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes and industries. In vulnerability management, organizations continuously assess their IT environments for security flaws,…
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Essential CISO Learnings
With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s no surprise that many enterprises are searching for a CISO to mitigate their security risk and bolster their defenses.…
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KPIs for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) must track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the organization’s cybersecurity posture is effective. KPIs are important to a…
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How Well Aligned Information Security Programs Help Business Grow
Information security is a top priority for businesses, but ensuring that information security aligns with business objectives can be a challenge. Many factors need to…
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The 3 Biggest Information Security Management Challenges for Leaders in 2022
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns in business, with 48% of CEOs worried that their company might experience a devastating digital attack in the…
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How Does Cybersecurity Management Work?
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, reaching an all-time peak in Q4 as companies experienced an average of 900 attacks per week (Check Point, 2022).…
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How to Become a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is one of digital security’s most powerful and high-paying roles. As a CISO, you’ll have complete responsibility for all…
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25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses for 2022 Announced
Out-of-bounds writes, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection topped this year’s list. On June 28, the Common Weakness Enumeration team announced the release of 2022’s Top…
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U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Legislation in June 2022
The bills, signed into law on June 21, aim to strengthen the federal cyber workforce and foster collaboration across all levels of government. On June…
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The Top 10 Qualities of a Successful CISO
A successful chief information security officer (CISO) needs to wear many hats. CISOs need to manage risk, protect their company’s data, and oversee its security…
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Why Information Security Leaders Need to Conduct Cyber Risk Assessments
Cybercrime is on the rise around the world, with thousands of cybersecurity breaches occurring each day. In 2020, the FBI reported that its Cyber Division…
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How Can You Test the Strength of a Disaster Recovery Plan?
The widespread adoption of technology has changed how businesses process information. Employees today communicate using email and VoIP telephone systems and use electronic data interchanges…
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How to Effectively Manage Cybersecurity Risk
Cybersecurity issues are becoming more problematic for businesses of all sizes: According to PurpleSec (2021), cybercrime surged by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…
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