Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stories - Page 4
UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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socs
Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.
C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
Ignored low-priority alerts fuel real enterprise breaches
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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encryption
Ignored 'low-risk' security alerts are seeding real enterprise breaches, with Intezer warning of dozens of overlooked threats each year.
Infosecurity Europe unveils new Cyber Startup Programme
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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cybersecurity
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it industry
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smb
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a Cyber Startup Programmeme at ExCeL London, adding a startup zone, founder track and pitch award.
AI outpaces data privacy, exposing governance gaps
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
AI investment is surging faster than data privacy and board oversight, leaving storage gaps and weak access controls to fuel rising risk.
AI-driven attacks overwhelm security teams in 2026
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
AI-fuelled cyberattacks overwhelm defenders as false positives swamp security teams and critical threats slip through in 2026, Hadrian warns.
AI security drives demand for faster pentesting models
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AI security fears and rapid release cycles are pushing firms to demand faster, deeper pentesting - and many are ready to ditch existing vendors.
AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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surveillance
AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.
Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cfo
Squalify launches Essential CRQ, promising board-ready cyber loss estimates in 24 hours from 42 inputs, powered by Munich Re data.
JCDecaux reshapes ANZ team with three executive hires
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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marketing
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ciso
JCDecaux has overhauled its ANZ leadership, hiring three senior executives to lead sales, product and strategy across the region.
CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CrowdStrike cites a Forrester study claiming 273% ROI and USD $5m in three-year benefits from consolidating legacy endpoint security.
Cloud security skills gap widens as AI adoption surges
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
AI-fuelled cloud adoption is outpacing security teams, with Fortinet warning a widening 'complexity gap' leaves hybrid estates exposed.
Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Practical DevSecOps unveils a hands-on Certified Security Champion course to embed security advocates inside software development teams.
Rubrik launches CXO Visionaries for cyber & AI leaders
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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dr
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Rubrik launches CXO Visionaries, an invitation-only network for cyber and AI leaders as identity-driven attacks and recovery fears intensify.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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smb
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
La Fosse relaunches ConnEx to link executives & charities
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
La Fosse has revived its ConnEx scheme, pairing UK charity leaders with volunteer C-suite executives to tackle tech and transformation gaps.
Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict.
2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cybersecurity in 2026 pivots from building higher walls to one core question: how fast can organisations recover when attacks inevitably hit?.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.