CFH #22 - Don Pecha

Cyber For Hire (Audio)

Infosec leaders shouldn't just be reporting to the board room to explain themselves when things go wrong. They should be a regular part of the strategic business discussions that take place inside a company's executive halls. That's true whether they're directly employed by the company or they're a contracted vCISO provided by an external managed services provider. In this segment, we'll discuss how managed service security leaders can land themselves a coveted spot in the board room and assert their influence on future business decisions.

It's understandable why many organizations' cyber investments heavily concentrate on protecting core networks and data centers from breaches and ransomware attacks. But let's not overlook the importance of ensuring that your website remains operational, especially when it directly drives revenue through sales or advertisements. Threats such as DDoS, bots, e-skimmers, malvertising and drive-by downloads continue to plague websites -- so why aren't there more managed service providers offering specialized help in this area?

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/cfh22