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Bruce Rule

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Results from the latest ISACA survey point to a key reason for chronic understaffing. Hint: Enterprise leaders and HR may be promoting a lopsided notion about “entry-level.”

Huge Fines Are a Wake-up Call to Prioritize Data Security

Potential fines and bad press are leading more companies to practice “privacy by design,” per a new survey. ISACA’s Safia Kazi parses the benefits and challenges.

ISACA Survey: Supply Chain Security Risks Are Rising

ISACA’s new survey of IT pros is a warning. It looks like even more sophisticated hacks than SolarWinds are on the horizon. There’s good news, too.

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With President Biden warning this week that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. businesses are “coming,” a new ISACA survey lays bare the latest (sobering) data points.

Shining a Light on Dark Patterns and Personal Data Collection

Enterprises use dark patterns to trick us into giving up sensitive data. That puts pressure on them to track and protect that data.

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As Data Privacy Day rolls around-—on Jan. 28—companies are struggling to find data-security professionals, just when they need them most.

The Log4Shell Hack Proves 2021 Is Not Yet Done With Us

This year has seen some of the worst cyber hacks in history. Here's what we need to learn from them.

What a Cyber Assault on Our Power Grid Will Look Like

A simulated cyber assault on North American utilities will be a major test for CISOs, policymakers, and law enforcement. Here’s a look at what they'll face.

Cybersecurity Tops Energy Regulator Concerns

A new report from the nation's power grid watchdog says cyber threats are a critical challenge to energy reliability. Basic cyber hygiene can help.

Why Cybercriminals Target Small Utilities

Under pressure to modernize, small utilities are adopting internet-connected consumer services and smart metering. But they often lack budget for robust cybersecurity. Here are how some of them are punching above their weight.

Cybersecurity and Climate Change: The Dual Challenges Facing Energy CIOs

As wildfires burn the West and consumers brace for blackouts, energy CIOs race to install and secure the renewable energy that can prevent these crises.