CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 31, 2023
Corporate boards take heed: Give CISOs the cold shoulder at your peril
Thereâs an ongoing shift to recognize the key business value of cybersecurity leaders. Itâs a good time for CISOs to assert themselves. Read more
Sponsored by F5: Need for Speed Drives Security-as-a-Service
In order to address emerging threats more quickly, organizations are increasingly adopting Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS).
What is the cost of a data breach?
The cost of a data breach is not easy to define, but as more and more organizations fall victim to attacks and exposures, the financial repercussions are becoming clearer. Read more
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023
Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in 2023. Read more
EPSS vulnerability scores can help focus on key patches, study says
The ML-based Exploit Prediction Scoring System overcomes limitations of legacy vulnerability scoring systems, helping security teams identify systems at greatest risk of attack. Read more
Why whistleblowers in cybersecurity are important and need support
Security workers who want to come forward about wrongdoings risk retaliation and fear not making a difference. Should society do more to support them? Read more
