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CISO is the senior executive responsible for an organization’s information security strategy and governance. This role involves overseeing risk assessments, security architecture, and policy enforcement to protect sensitive data and critical systems. The CISO coordinates between technical teams and business units to ensure security measures align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
In practice, the CISO must manage risks from insider threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, and targeted cyberattacks by prioritizing security controls and monitoring emerging threats. Their decisions influence how effectively an organization detects and responds to incidents, maintains secure configurations, and integrates security into business processes. Effective CISOs balance technical expertise with strategic oversight to reduce exposure across diverse attack surfaces.
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Rapid growth turned routine firewall logs into a security and budget liability. One CISO used artificial intelligence to filter what data truly belongs in the SIEM.
In this "Heard it From a CISO" video, Silverfort CISO John Paul Cunningham explains that AI in cybersecurity workflows is creating opportunities rather than eliminating jobs — and there are more ways than ever to break into this essential field.
Dark Reading Confidential Episode 19: Kickbacks, no-show jobs, "dirty" VCs, and shelf ware — industry expert Robert "RSnake" Hansen explains why he thinks it's time for a CISO code of ethics. It could ensure cybersecurity bosses aren't engaged in self-dealing that could risk enterprise, and even national, security.
As threats proliferate and AI complicates cybersecurity, CISOs say the job is getting harder, but more companies still want cybersecurity expertise, if even on a part-time basis.
Executive leaders may not be saying it aloud, but business objectives and priorities don't always promote timely disclosures.
Zoom CISO Sandra McLeod discusses the challenges of securing a global communication platform, the promise of AI-driven security workflows, and her advice for aspiring cybersecurity leaders.
Artificial intelligence notwithstanding, the vast majority of CISOs in northern Europe say they're facing no more serious cyberattacks than they did two years ago.
Finding ways to document both component and execution attributes for AI bills of materials (AI BOMs).
Five ways CISOs can prepare for consuming AI bills of materials and influence the direction of how they're generated.
As part of Dark Reading's 20th anniversary special coverage, we profile the CISOs, founders, researchers, criminals, and policymakers who rewrote the enterprise risk playbook.
Chris Inglis was the head civilian in charge at the NSA when the Snowden leaks exploded. He gets candid about mistakes the organization made, and what CISOs need to know about spotting potential threats, media disclosures, and "enculturation."
The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) requires plans to protect OT systems, audits by independent third parties, and a hybrid OT-security role.
In a new report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), experts warn of an "AI vulnerability storm" triggered by the introduction of Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
As AI dominated RSAC 2026, CISOs and industry leaders debated its role in security, from agentic applications to the challenges of scaling human involvement in decision-making.
CISOs are bullish on AI and have big plans to roll out future tools. We talk to Reddit CISO Frederick Lee and Omdia principal analyst Dave Gruber about how AI is working out in the real world, as well as its future promise.
The idea of a "human in the loop" in AI deployment was challenged during a security executive panel at the RSAC 2026 Conference this week.
Discover how Franz Regul, former CISO for the Paris 2024 Olympics, tackled unique cybersecurity challenges to protect the Games from evolving threats.
Discover a strategic approach to govern scraping risks, balance security with business growth, and safeguard intellectual capital from automated data harvesting.
CISOs should focus on harnessing and securing AI and building new skills among their people. Vision and change management can transform security.
Colonel Georgeo Xavier Pulikkathara, CISO at iMerit discusses the importance of fundamentals, continuous learning, and human ingenuity in the face of AI-driven cybersecurity evolution.