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Shadow downloads – How developers have become the new perimeter
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What’s happening with MITRE and the CVE program uncertainty
Yesterday's headlines have sent ripples through the cybersecurity and software supply chain communities: MITRE announced that U.S. government funding for the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) database was set to expire today ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/22/24
Insight #1: CISO-less companies, you’re playing with fire Only 45% of American companies have a chief information security officer (CISO), according to new research. It’s time to ask a hard question: Are ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/15/24
Insight #1: Two tricks to stop mystery breaches The majority of security leaders reportedly don’t know what caused data security incidents at their organizations over the past 12 months. To reduce the ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/8/24
Insight #1: Time for a new SIEM? Make it ADR-compatible When evaluating modern security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, prioritize those with robust integrations for Application Detection and Response (ADR). This ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 11/1/24
Insight #1: You can be sued for your junky software, EU says The EU recently updated its Product Liability Directive (PDF) to reflect the critical role of software in modern society. This ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/25/24
Insight #1: Chuck the checkbox, seize real risk To achieve a strong security posture, CISOs must avoid a "checkbox mentality" that prioritizes compliance over actual risk management and instead cultivate a security ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/18/24
Insight #1: Data breach costs are climbing According to IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach report, data breach costs have risen 39.4% over the past decade and are now at almost ...

ADR Provides Application Visibility for CISOs | Closing Application Layer Gap | Contrast Security
Good cyber defense involves more than blocking and tackling. Without visibility into what’s happening, where and by whom, enterprises are hard-pressed to maintain solid protection of systems, networks and data. One area ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/11/24
Insight #1: CISOs, you need insurance coverage According to German multinational insurance company Munich Re, the global cyber insurance market is expected to rise from $14 billion to $29 billion by 2027 ...