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Kayne McGladrey
Field CISO at Hyperproof
Bellingham, United States
The modern company has an implicit social contract to protect the data entrusted to it. As a cybersecurity professional, my role is to advise companies on how to uphold that social contract by managing risks and deterring and denying threat actors. My consultative approach is the result of decades of experience working with Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies.
The ability to fluently speak the languages of both business and technology and effectively communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences has not only facilitated conversation with company leadership in developing and implementing effective policies to reduce cyber threat, it has made me the go-to person for multiple media outlets and a spokesperson for IEEE’s Public Visibility Initiative.
One of my career priorities is to inspire under-represented communities to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Talent is not limited by geography or background. Because I look beyond the usual circles for talent, trust their abilities, and have an eagerness to help people succeed, I have been able to build effective teams despite the continued challenges of low unemployment in cybersecurity careers.
Available For: Influencing, Speaking Travels From: Bellingham, WA Speaking Topics: Cybersecurity, Compliance, Risk
· Working to increase the diversity of perspectives on enterprise cyber security challenges and opportunities.
· Dynamically responding to and anticipating the needs of the cyber security marketplace through unique and timely content.
· Serving as an “early explainer” to articulate “why” the subject matter is important to current practitioners and the next generation of cyber professionals.
An Analysis of Section 1C Disclosures in Q1 of 2024
Hyperproof
June 14, 2024
Late in 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States published Regulation S-K Item 106, which requires public companies to describe their processes for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. Historically, companies were not required to disclose these processes to investors or market regulators, and there were no established guidelines for what a “good” disclosure would look like. Hyperproof reviewed disclosures from nearly 3,000 companies across over three hundred industries and have identified trends for what goes into a robust, meaningful disclosure.
Hyperproof's 5th Annual IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report Reveals a Pressing Need for Unified GRC Solutions
Hyperproof
February 22, 2024
"Each year, our benchmark report provides invaluable insights into the evolving priorities and challenges facing IT and GRC professionals," said Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof. "This year's findings underscore the growing need for organizations to streamline their GRC processes and adopt integrated solutions to effectively navigate the complex risk and compliance landscape."
Survey Findings Show Link Between Data Silos and Security Vulnerabilities
Dark Reading
April 13, 2023
A recent survey showed a surprising correlation between those who operate their businesses with risk and compliance data in silos and those who experienced data breaches in the last 24 months.
Setting The Four Cornerstones Of Cloud Security: Accountability, Strategy, Visibility & Enablement
CSHub
March 29, 2021
Read this report on:
- Identifying accountability for cloud security across the enterprise
- Conceiving of a cloud security strategy to ensure that the business consults and informs the cyber security operation
- Gaining true visibility of the entire organization from on-prem to the cloud
- Adopting common language along with a newly assumed forward posture to find the edge of business innovation and enable it
A Crash Course on Hyperproof’s GRC Maturity Model
Hyperproof
August 23, 2024
Companies with mature GRC programs have an advantage over their competitors. However, that advantage may only be from hiring the right person at the right time, and not a deliberate effort to realize the business benefits of a well-run GRC program. Unfortunately, this leads to a GRC poverty line, where companies that cannot afford to hire the right people (or management consultants) struggle with a world of evolving regulatory and legal requirements. In today’s litigious environment, a mature GRC program can help shield companies, CISOs, and other senior executives from legal risks.
The Loper Bright Decision: How it Impacts Cybersecurity Law
The Hacker News
August 05, 2024
The Loper Bright decision has yielded impactful results: the Supreme Court has overturned forty years of administrative law, leading to potential litigation over the interpretation of ambiguous laws previously decided by federal agencies. This article explores key questions for cybersecurity professionals and leaders as we enter a more contentious period of cybersecurity law. Courts will no longer defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes and will exercise their independent judgment. This shift may lead to more frequent legal challenges, increased scrutiny of regulations, and delays.
Tags: Cybersecurity, Legal and IP, Risk Management
Twelve Essential Soft Skills for Early-Career Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Washington State
June 07, 2024
In the realm of cybersecurity, early-career professionals often prioritize the development and demonstration of technical prowess. However, as someone with nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, I firmly assert that interpersonal skills wield a profound influence over one's career trajectory. Unlike certifications and degrees, which may lose relevance over time, interpersonal skills persist and can be cultivated through deliberate practice. This article sheds light on these often-overlooked attributes, providing a holistic perspective on what it takes to excel in cybersecurity beyond technical acumen.
Boards need to brush up on cybersecurity governance, survey finds
Cybersecurity Dive
March 29, 2024
CISOs now face substantial personal risks, as seen in cases like Uber and SolarWinds where the SEC has taken legal action against the security chiefs. The primary risk is both personal and professional liability for the CISO, according to Kayne McGladrey, field CISO at Hyperproof. The problem, however, is that boards unaware of the business risks from poor cybersecurity are unlikely to include the CISO in the Directors & Officers insurance policy. “This exposes CISOs to substantial risk,” McGladrey told Cybersecurity Dive.
Cybersecurity in Financial Disclosures: 11 Topics Your Section 1C of 10-K Filings Should Address
Hyperproof
March 25, 2024
Despite this guidance mandating only four disclosures (identifying and managing risks, disclosing material breaches, board oversight, and management’s role), over 40% of the 2,100+ 10-K filings I’ve reviewed between January 1 and March 11, 2024 disclosed eleven distinct topics.
Companies are disclosing more information than required in their 10-K filings for various reasons. One is that they lack a broad consensus how much detail to disclose in Section 1C. The recent civil litigation of SEC vs. Tim Brown and SolarWinds (case 1:23-cv-09518 in the Southern District of New York) significantly influences the disclosure requirements.
What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?
TechTarget
March 06, 2024
As workers develop and deploy technology without any reviews or security assessments, they often increase the organization's exposure to various risks, said Kayne McGladrey, a senior member of the IEEE and field CISO at Hyperproof, a compliance management software company, based in Seattle.
Employees should be aware that the IT department conducts thorough research to ensure the organization's technology is safe and compliant with company policies.
The technology itself could be vulnerable to cyberattacks, as unauthorized tech rarely goes through the same level of scrutiny that technology selected and onboarded by IT does, he said.
The practice of shadow IT could open the organization to critical weaknesses.
Hackers are known to look for such vulnerabilities, further upping the cybersecurity risk, McGladrey said.
IT teams might face challenges in managing unfamiliar technologies not approved by the organization.
As the unauthorized technology falls outside of IT's knowledge and control, the IT team might have less visibility into and a diminished ability to monitor its use, he said. That means IT might not quickly detect nefarious activity.
Such practices could lead to potential long-term delays in addressing cybersecurity issues.
"Shadow IT might make it harder for the company to even know it has been breached," McGladrey said.
Businesses need to provide better cybersecurity training – here's how
Raconteur
January 03, 2024
Training should be tailored to specific cyber risks in each learner’s role, monitored and regularly updated, according to McGladrey, whose company provides a platform offering risk, security and compliance assurance.
For instance, “while all employees should be made aware of phishing techniques, specialised training in, say, incident-handling procedures should be delivered to the incident-response team only”, he explains. “Similarly, organisations should provide training only if it’s intended to reduce a specific risk, as it’s unreasonable to expect employees to become knowledgeable about every possible topic in this field.”
McGladrey adds that employers “should provide annual training at the very minimum, supplemented by micro-training modules after policy violations or incidents”.
While a firm’s CISO and their team will typically lead the training, there are other options. These include engaging external expertise such as dedicated cybersecurity consultancies or a virtual CISO to develop a tailored programme.
Designing and delivering well-targeted courses is only half the battle for firms seeking to improve employee awareness. It’s vital to assess the effectiveness of these interventions to ensure that they’re having the desired effect.
Is Basic Cyber Hygiene Enough in the Age of AI?
CXOToday
January 02, 2024
“These threats are not merely theoretical, although, at the moment, they are still relatively limited in their application,” McGladrey said. “It is reasonable to expect that threat actors will continue to find innovative new uses of generative AI, extending beyond business email compromise, deepfakes, and the generation of attack code.”
Why enterprises need cyber insurance — how and what to buy
SDXCentral
December 20, 2023
“It should be a strategic choice for a company to transfer certain business risks associated with cybersecurity threats, which exceed an acceptable level of risk, to an insurer,” says Kayne McGladrey, a senior member of the IEEE. “The expectation is that the insurer will help lessen the financial impact of significant cyber incidents or data breaches.”
However, this approach assumes companies maintain risk registers with clear definitions and measurement criteria for various risk categories, he notes. “It also presumes they use compliance operations to continuously assess the effectiveness of their current controls in reducing or mitigating these risks.”
3 ways to fix old, unsafe code that lingers from open-source and legacy programs
CSO Online
November 29, 2023
The biggest issue with prioritizing software fixes is that there’s often a disconnect between security controls and business risk outcomes, according to Kayne McGladrey, IEEE senior member and field CISO at Hyperproof, a security and risk company. That makes it harder to get executive support, he says. Code maintenance and dependency management aren’t sexy topics. Instead, executive interest tends to focus “on the financial or reputational repercussions of downtime,” McGladrey tells CSO.
“To address this problem, organizations should document and agree upon the business risks associated with both first-party and third-party code. Then they need to determine how much risk they’re willing to accept in areas like reputational damage, financial damage, or legal scrutiny. After there’s executive-level consensus, business owners of critical systems should work to identify and implement controls to reduce those risks,” McGladrey says.
The FTC updated the Safeguards Rule. Here’s how to avoid notification events.
Hyperproof
November 17, 2023
The primary emphasis of the new revision is that a ‘notification event’ now triggers the reporting process, described as any unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information. This is a change from the earlier draft of the Rule, which used the term ‘security event’ to describe unauthorized system access or information misuse. This change may result in some confusion, unfortunately, described below.
FedRAMP Rev. 5: How Cloud Service Providers Can Prepare
Dark Reading
October 23, 2023
This article covers high-level information that cloud service providers (CSPs) need to know to prepare for their transition to FedRAMP Rev. 5, as documented in the "FedRAMP Baselines Rev. 5 Transition Guide."
37 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Quotes from Industry Experts in 2023
Solutions Review
October 11, 2023
When CISOs work with go-to-market teams, cybersecurity transforms from a mere cost center into a valuable business function. This change is crucial in B2B interactions where robust cybersecurity controls offer a competitive advantage. A centralized inventory of cybersecurity controls, grounded in current and past contracts, helps businesses gauge the financial impact of these partnerships. This inventory also identifies unnecessary or redundant controls, offering an opportunity for cost reduction and operational streamlining. By updating this centralized list after the termination of contracts, the business can further optimize both its security posture and operational costs. This integrated strategy empowers the business to make well-informed, data-driven decisions that enhance profitability while maintaining robust security controls.
Tasks that bog down security teams (and what to do about them)
CSO Online
August 23, 2023
With security now a board-level concern and the focus of a growing number of regulations, today's CISOs and their team members are spending a lot more time responding to questions about their security programs. Providing answers -- whether to internal compliance teams who need the information to fulfil legal obligations or external business partners who want assurances -- is now an expected part of the modern security department's responsibilities. Yet it's not the most effective use of worker time. "It's not only frustrating, but it also sucks up a lot of time," says Kayne McGladrey, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a nonprofit professional association, and field CISO at Hyperproof. There are strategies for meeting security's obligations to provide information without tying up CISOs and their teams too much, he and others say. McGladrey says automation is one such strategy, saying that "evidence of control operations should be automated, and evidence of effectiveness can also be automated."
The SEC approved new disclosure requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
Security Boulevard
August 01, 2023
Public companies will have to change a lot of their processes to adhere to these new rules. They’ll need to carefully evaluate the information they disclose about cybersecurity incidents, and those that don’t comply will potentially face investor lawsuits, SEC enforcement actions, and potential damage to their reputations. Board members will have to get up-to-speed quickly on their understanding of cybersecurity risk. CISOs will likely lean on platforms like Hyperproof to help educate their boards about their risk postures and how risk is mitigated at their companies. They can also use Hyperproof to inventory their controls when describing how they’re managing threats and risks to better answer questions from the board.
Managing Risk and Compliance Through a Recession
Solutions Review
March 24, 2023
As security professionals, managing risk and compliance efficiently during a recession is essential for our organizations. Here's a structured approach to evaluate control effectiveness and identify potential budgetary efficiencies:
• Gap Analysis: Map existing controls to documented risks, ensuring a consolidated inventory.
• Automate Evidence Collection: Simplify the process of gathering control operation and effectiveness evidence, fostering collaboration.
• Automate Control Testing: Implement automated testing to quickly identify and resolve issues, increasing overall effectiveness.
• Estimate Control Effectiveness: Assess control health to make data-driven decisions for risk reduction strategies.
• Evaluate Outlier Controls: Examine controls for potential budgetary efficiencies, optimizing resource allocation.
• Annual Control Assessment: Revisit the process annually to identify control gaps, inform budget planning, and drive cost savings.
• Leverage for Cyber Insurance: Use control assessments in conversations with insurers, potentially reducing premiums.
Adopting this end-to-end process can lead to a more secure organization, even in a challenging economic climate.
Hack Me If You Can
American Banker
February 21, 2023
A hacker can say that an institution has 90 days to fix a vulnerability before publicly divulging the secret, and for the vulnerable bank or credit union, that might come off as extortion or a threat. However, it is well within the boundaries of normal security research to do that, according to Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO for the security and compliance company Hyperproof.
The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Risk Management
Hyperproof
December 13, 2022
Enterprise risk management is a nebulous, hard-to-define topic area. It encompasses a large variety of risks and procedures for the enterprise and it differs greatly from traditional risk management. So, what exactly is enterprise risk management? In this article, we’ll establish what it is, present common strategies for enterprise risk management, and emphasize the value of having enterprise-ready software to help simplify the process.
Three Key Predictions for 2023: The Year of Risk
ISACA
December 09, 2022
As we approach 2023, it’s natural to look back on the biggest security events that took place this year and anticipate their effect next year. The previous two years have shown that our world is full of complexity and uncertainty, despite all the advances in data collection, compliance operations automation, and SaaS technology. Risk modelers and analytics experts know we can’t predict or control the world with any degree of certainty, but it’s important to brace ourselves for the upcoming threats and new opportunities the coming year will present. Here are three key risk management predictions we have for 2023 that will shape the risk management industry.
How to Upgrade Your Security Program from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022
Hyperproof
December 08, 2022
Since the initial release of ISO 27001, the threat actor economy has diversified substantially, with both criminal groups and nation states developing and selling offensive cyber products and cyber surveillance solutions. In response, cybersecurity experts have documented and developed best practices and actionable guidance for organizations to effectively manage their cybersecurity risks. ISO 27001:2022 provides a risk-based reference set of information security, cybersecurity, and privacy controls that have been adopted by modern organizations as part of deploying cloud technologies and addressing data protection requirements driven by GDPR.
It's Time to Regard Cybersecurity as Human Safety
Industry Week
November 17, 2022
Cultural change takes time and is a journey, not a destination. Senior leaders, managers, and individual contributors all have a role and responsibility in ensuring that manufacturing companies stay safe from cybersecurity risks. Elevating cyber risks to the same level as safety risks will help companies to comprehensively understand and manage their risks now and in the coming years.
Best practices for cryptocurrency firms and digital currency firms managing money
Security Magazine
October 26, 2022
A Consent Order issued in August 2022 by the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) for a $30 million fine on Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) shows that cryptocurrency firms are not immune from regulatory and legal obligations. The Consent Order can be read as a partial roadmap for similar firms in establishing best practices for ongoing successful compliance operations, which help firms to remain compliant and secure concurrently.
Based on the Consent Order, firms in this space should be prepared to demonstrate to NYDFS how their compliance programs meet the standards outlined in DFS regulations, particularly the Virtual Currency Regulation, the Money Transmitter Regulation, the Cybersecurity Regulation, and the Transactions Monitoring Regulation. Firms should also ensure that they have documented policies and procedures required by the Cybersecurity Regulation.
4 Stakeholders Critical to Addressing the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
Dark Reading
October 17, 2022
ic and International Studies (CSIS) published the report "A Human Capital Crisis in Cybersecurity," which noted "there are about 1,000 security people in the US who have the specialized security skills to operate effectively in cyberspace. We need 10,000 to 30,000." Twelve years later, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 Workforce Development Agenda for the National Cyber Director observed that "in the United States, there are almost 600,000 open cybersecurity jobs across the private sector and federal, state, and local governments — a remarkable gap considering that the field currently employs just over a million professionals." This is not an encouraging trend.
What Thoma Bravo’s latest acquisition reveals about identity management
Venture Beat
October 14, 2022
Identity management of users and devices is key for CISOs to manage the risks associated with unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems, according to Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof and Senior IEEE Member. “From a control operations standpoint, the two most important capabilities are the ability to validate a user’s behavior when it deviates from the norm, and the ability to quickly de-provision access when it is no longer needed,’’ McGladrey told VentureBeat.
For example, if a user regularly logs in from Washington State using their Windows-powered computer to access a single program, there’s little reason to prompt them for a second authentication factor, he said. “But when the device changes, perhaps a new Mac computer that’s not configured correctly, or their location suddenly changes to Australia, they should be prompted for multifactor authentication as part of identity validation before being allowed to access those data,” McGladrey said. When a user leaves an organization, their identity access should be rapidly revoked across all platforms and devices. Otherwise, organizations run the risk of a threat actor using the older access and credentials, McGladrey added.
Banks can leverage automation, regulation for cyberattack prevention
Bank Automation News
October 13, 2022
Financial institutions can avoid becoming the next victim of a costly cyberattack by leveraging automation and existing legislation. Automation can help to mitigate risk when handling personal client information by storing records efficiently and securely, Kayne McGladrey, field chief information security officer at Hyperproof, told Bank Automation News. “If you don’t automate, that has a cost, because now people are spending their time doing control testing,” he said. “The organizations that recognize that are going to probably spend a lot less time on compliance and have a happier team, because they’re not doing routine stuff that they should have automated.”
Companies with mature GRC programs have an advantage over their competitors. However, something has been missing in the GRC world: the ability to truly understand an organization’s GRC maturity and the steps it would take to build the business case for change. That’s where the GRC Maturity Model comes in.
Hyperproof’s GRC Maturity model is a practical roadmap for organizations to improve their GRC maturity business processes to enter new markets and successfully navigate our rapidly changing regulatory and legal space. By providing a vendor-agnostic roadmap for how companies can improve key business operations, we can help even the playing field for everyone in GRC.
This extensive, peer-reviewed model written by Kayne McGladrey includes:
An overview and definition of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
A summary of the four maturity levels defined in the model: Traditional, Initial, Advanced, and Optimal
An overview of the most common business practices associated with governance, risk, and compliance
A simplified maturity chart listing the attributes associated with each maturity level
A list of observable behaviors or characteristics associated with the maturity level to help you assess where your organization falls
A set of high-level recommendations for how to move from a lower level to a higher level
What’s new in cybersecurity for physical security systems?
Source Security
June 01, 2023
The article explores the growing cyber resilience in the physical security industry, highlighting increased customer demands for compliance testing, the burgeoning use of cyber-safe cloud services, and the global adoption of the zero trust framework. It underscores the role of robust cybersecurity controls and the impact of IoT technologies in transforming physical security systems' connectivity and security posture.
Expert Panel Roundtable: What's new in cybersecurity for physical security systems?
Security Informed
June 01, 2023
Discover how manufacturers in the physical security industry are embracing enhanced cybersecurity measures and implementing them at scale. From streamlining maintenance and updates to integrating cloud solutions, these efforts aim to protect against evolving threats and human error. The article highlights the importance of compliance, secure communication, and training employees on best practices. Explore insights on zero trust principles, secure APIs, and evolving certifications, all contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity in physical security systems.
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Credential Stuffing (Part 1 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
Credential Stuffing, unfortunately, is not a new attack rather an existing attack that the bad guys have found a way to operate at economies of scale. Credential stuffing is a type of automated...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Provisioning and De-provisioning (Part 2 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
In this second episode of our 8 part series, Kayne McGladrey will be discussing Provisioning and De-Provisioning. In general, provisioning means "providing" or making a resource available. De-...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Identity and Access Management (Part 3 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
In this third episode of our 8 part series, Kayne McGladrey will walk you through three primary Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems available for your end users to have access to your...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Privileged Access Management (Part 4 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
In this fourth episode of our 8 part series, Kayne McGladrey will cover Identity Access Management system and a specific resource when it comes to where your client files are stored, or your...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: User and Entity Behavior Analysis (Part 5 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
When a hacker has intercepted your credentials and login information and attempts to use that information, an effective User and Entity Behavior Analysis (UEBA) solution can be what saves you from...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Multi-Factor Authentication (Part 6 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
In this sixth episode of our 8 part series, Kayne McGladrey reviews Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA can be used in many instances to ensure the identity of a person trying to access or...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Attestation Reporting (Part 7 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
Kayne McGladrey discusses Attestation Reporting in the seventh video in this series. The goal of Attestation Reporting is to ensure that a user should have the access that has been requested and...
Cyber Threat Prevention for PSOs: Certification Campaigns (Part 8 of 8)
PSVillage
May 17, 2017
In this last video in the series of 8, We will see how the process of certification in consulting works. IGA, a governance administration tool, will produce certification reports and should work...
The proverbial endpoint is everywhere. Consumers have more IoT and mobile devices than ever before. Industrial IoT is becoming ubiquitous and IoT malware is as common as cell phones. While conveniences are making their way into every facet of life, so are malicious software, social engineering attack and all manner of bad actors.
Include Cybersecurity
Include Cybersecurity
January 05, 2018
Include Cybersecurity is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the face of cybersecurity professionals. As a co-founder alongside Carmen Marsh, I am responsible for helping to find volunteers and speakers, moderating panel discussions, social media outreach, fundraising, and establishing connections with the many underrepresented communities in cybersecurity.
Senior member is the highest grade for which IEEE members can apply. IEEE members can self-nominate, or be nominated, for Senior Member grade.
To be eligible for application or nomination, candidates must:
* Be engineers, scientists, educators, technical executives, or originators in IEEE-designated fields
* Have experience reflecting professional maturity
* Have been in professional practice for at least ten years (with some credit for certain degrees)
* Show significant performance over a period of at least five of their years in professional practice
Top 50 IoT Influencers to follow in 2023
Engatica
November 08, 2022
Can IoT reach a level where businesses can build scalable solutions for the future? Will it help us have a better 2030? Well, the experts should know. And they should have a better idea of it.
Cloud Thought Leader of the Day ️
WhizLabs
July 09, 2021
Having 28+ years of experience in the field, Kayne McGladrey's role is to advise companies on how to uphold that social contract by managing risks and deterring and denying threat actors.
His consultative approach is the result of decades of experience working with Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. One of his career priorities is to inspire underrepresented communities to pursue careers in cybersecurity.
His simplification of complex concepts to non-tech audiences has given him more reach on his social platforms. His blogs are a must-read for both tech and non-tech people who are interested in cybersecurity.
Check out his blogs here: https://lnkd.in/efHU2Mp
Currently, he is working as Security Architect / Strategy and GRC Practice Lead at Ascent Solutions LLC, a premier productivity, security, and innovation consulting firm.
We thank Kayne for his exceptional contribution to the cloud discipline.
150+ Top Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021
WhizLabs
April 19, 2021
Having 28+ years of experience in the field, Kayne’s expert approach on how to uphold that social contract by managing risks and deterring and denying threat actors is appreciated by many companies. One of his priorities is to inspire under-represented communities to pursue careers in cybersecurity. His simplification of complex concepts to non-tech audiences has given him more reach on his social platform. His blogs are must read for both technical and non-technical people who are interested in cybersecurity.
Top Cyber Pro Awards for 2020
Top Cyber Pro
December 01, 2020
Kayne McGladrey is a senior member of the IEEE and the cybersecurity strategist for Ascent Solutions. He has over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and has served as a CISO and advisory board member, and focuses on the policy, social, and economic effects of cybersecurity lapses to individuals, communities, and the nation.
How to Enhance Cloud Security Measures
Cyngular
May 14, 2024
In a post written by Kayne about what happens when agencies rely upon existing frameworks or rules that weren't originally designed for regulatory purposes, he states that there is the potential for complications: "Standards may evolve, leading to ambiguous regulations," he wrote, and, "In some cases, these standards could be outdated or not applicable to the current context."
Getting AI Right: 3 Challenges for the Future
IEEE Transmitter
October 25, 2023
AI systems need to be trained using data. But data sets are frequently made by people who can be biased or inaccurate. As a result, AI systems can perpetuate biases. This is especially true in hiring practices and in criminal justice, and managing those biases can be difficult.
“We can audit software code, manually or automatically, for privacy defects,” said IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey. “Similarly, we can audit software code for security defects. We cannot currently audit software code for ethical defects or bias, and much of the coming regulation is going to screen the outcomes of AI models for discriminatory outcomes.”
Cybersecurity Concerns Continue
IEEE Transmitter
October 25, 2023
Realistically, the use of AI in cybersecurity will help to reduce the punishing cognitive load on tier 1 security operation center (SOC) analysts and incident responders. Rather than having to comb through a needlestack looking for a needle, AI promises to automate much of the correlation across vast amounts of data that humans struggle with.
What is End-To-End Encryption? 7 Questions Answered
IEEE Transmitter
August 17, 2023
“End-to-end encryption is generally agreed upon as being a useful technology for protecting the data of businesses and consumers,” said IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey. “Online shopping, for example, would not be as popular or feasible if a consumer’s payment information could easily be intercepted. Similarly, private video calls over the internet by senior executives or government officials would be far too risky if anyone could watch.”
Telehealth is Booming: Here’s What You Need to Know
IEEE Transmitter
October 26, 2020
Telehealth, often referred to as virtual doctor appointments, has been utilized in remote regions that do not have local medical resources for several decades. But when COVID-19 began impacting many countries across the globe, telehealth became the go-to method for checking in with your doctor about possible COVID-19 symptoms or other healthcare check-ups.
How to Keep Your Video Conferences Secure From Intruders
IEEE Transmitter
April 16, 2020
As the world adjusts to a “new normal” of remote education and work, video conferencing services have surged in demand as people take to these platforms to connect digitally. Yet, these platforms are susceptible to a variety of intrusions that could lead to the theft of private and company data or inappropriately distracting calls and meetings that leave participants feeling they have no control.
To protect your students, employees, families and yourself from these types of cyber disruptions, we asked IEEE Member Kayne McGladrey for cybersecurity tips for safe video conferencing.
Decreasing Risk Through Enterprise Compliance
CSHub
March 02, 2020
Compliance is often viewed as a reaction for organizations. The auditing of compliance becomes the event that is anticipated with resources and preparation aligned to culminate in the audit itself. A famous approach used in product development is that launch is a process, not an event. The spirit of that message is important for security leaders to consider in building a sustainable business case for compliance. Compliance should be viewed as a continuous, organizational process.
Should You Be Worried About Airport Cybersecurity Threats?
IEEE Transmitter
February 13, 2020
Navigating and traveling through an airport can be stressful. Trying to get through security while searching for a boarding pass and assessing whether there’s enough time to jump on that long line for a desperately needed cup of coffee is a universal experience.
With all of that juggling going on, the last thing on your mind are the cybersecurity threats that you might encounter at the airport along the way. Luckily, cybersecurity experts have already put into place a variety of technologies to protect us and keep our cyber lives safe while we travel. So take a deep breath and focus on getting to your seat in a timely manner instead.
Passwords, Multi-Factor Authentication and Cybersecurity
IEEE Transmitter
April 16, 2018
Device location and user behavior can shed a lot more light on a login attempt, yet not all MFA solutions currently incorporate them, says McGladrey. If organizations switched to better access management systems, the cost to successfully infiltrate accounts would rise exponentially, barring “all but the best-funded nation-state actors and APTs.”
Why AI Could be Cybersecurity’s Next Big Thing
IEEE Transmitter
February 16, 2018
For many organizations, analysts in security operations centers spend their days sifting through hoards of log files for suspicious activity. The repetitive nature of this work makes AI an ideal replacement, says Kayne McGladrey, IEEE Member, Director of Information Security Services at Integral Partners (US): “Artificial intelligence has been shown to be good at pattern recognition and correlation over a vast number of data points, and can make connections faster than human analysts would.”
Smart Office Controls
IEEE Transmitter
April 20, 2017
Forget light switches and thermostat buttons in the office. IoT sensors can control when lights go on and off, as well as heating and cooling in the office. Lights can go on and off based on your location.
IOT and Big Data: A Day in a Connected Life
IEEE Transmitter
April 05, 2017
How could your data be used?
“Office workers often find that all the meeting rooms are booked, which can mean consulting teams that arrive to meet with a client must search for an unoccupied meeting room in which to squat. Regardless of reservation status, IoT sensors can impassively detect if meeting rooms are unoccupied and offer them on a first-come, first-served basis.”
What are the security and privacy concerns with this device?
“Insecure IoT heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are a threat to buildings and cities. For example, in the summer, a hard-coded administrative password in an IoT thermostat deployed in smart buildings in New York City could be compromised by an adversary who forces the thermostats to continuously run cooling systems. The spike in electrical usage could cause a very costly, life-threatening blackout.”
Understanding Cybersecurity Breaches at Consulting Firms
IEEE Transmitter
March 30, 2017
Cybersecurity threats are affecting consulting and professional service firms causing substantial losses. Kayne McGladrey (@kaynemcgladrey), an IEEE Member and professional services director, weighed in on how consulting firms can mitigate threats, keep client data safe and learn from current breaches.
Bridging the Gap: Communicating Cyber Risks as Business Imperatives
ISC2
October 25, 2023
As CISOs make plans to secure operating budgets for the new financial year, they face the age-old challenge of convincing stakeholders, who often see cybersecurity and privacy as a cost center, to invest in this area. It's time to change the narrative. Discover how to drive more productive conversations about cybersecurity as a strategic growth enabler. Take home actionable ideas for proactively managing controls and risks, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
2023 IT Compliance and Risk Benchmark Report Findings: The Top 5 Game-Changers
Hyperproof
February 23, 2023
Hyperproof conducts an annual survey to uncover the top challenges IT compliance professionals face and what hot topics they’re focused on in the coming year. We’ve asked over 1,000 survey respondents about their pain points, IT risk and compliance budgets, staffing, risk management best practices, and much more to provide an in-depth view of the market’s current state and what to prepare for this year.
We’ll cover:
The top five findings from the survey
How your peers are planning to handle compliance, audit management, and risk management in the midst of a volatile economy
What companies are doing differently in response to recent and highly publicized security breaches to avoid security lapses and compliance violations
Leading practices for ensuring security, compliance, and risk management today
Closing Keynote - The Most Common Visibility and Compliance Lapses in Your Cloud Vendors’ Environments.
SC Magazine
May 17, 2022
Whenever a key business function is hosted by a cloud-based vendor, your organization cedes a certain amount of control to the service provider. And that sometimes means that your security team lacks visibility into how this third party handles sensitive data and to what degree it successfully meets regulatory compliance standards around privacy and data security. This session will identify some of the most common gaps in visibility and compliance to develop between companies and their SaaS, PaaS and IaaS providers, and explain the root causes behind these lapses so that your own company hopefully can avoid some of these pitfalls.
Opening keynote speech at the Seattle Electrical Conference
Seattle Electrical Conference
December 22, 2020
Our key note speaker Kayne McGladrey today will discuss Cybersecurity. Keeping our websites and our networks secure is one of our biggest challenges in our digital age.
Keynote speech at CIA Conference 2020
CIA Conference
October 26, 2020
Prepare and adapt yourself to evolving threat landscape by listening to our next keynote speaker Mr. Kayne McGladrey, will speak on "Deter, Deny and Defend Against Cyber Attacks."
24th Annual Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education - November 4th, 2020
Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education
September 28, 2020
On November 4th at 8:15 AM Pacific, Kayne McGladrey, CISSP, will give the keynote speech at the Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education and discuss the social and economic impacts of cyber security during a pandemic. Registration is free.
Tags: COVID19, Cybersecurity, Diversity and Inclusion
TAG Cybersecurity - February 2020 Meeting
TAG NW
February 03, 2020
Featured Presentation:
"Best practices for cyber security training programs" by Kayne McGladrey, CISSP
Employees dread the meeting invitation that reads 'Annual mandatory cyber security training in the break room at 1 PM Wednesday'. In this presentation, we'll discuss best practices for creating a reality-based training program that encourages employee participation and builds organizational muscle memory for responding to active threats.
Deter, Deny, and Defend Against the Three Most Common Cyber Attacks
TagNW
November 08, 2019
Cyber attacks are bad and getting worse, and you’d like to turn things around before it’s too late. In this session, you’ll learn how the three most common attacks target people, how to deter and deny threat actors attacking your applications, and how to defend yourself and your community.
Cybersecurity Career Accelerator EXPO
Include Cybersecurity
December 01, 2018
The Cybersecurity Career Accelerator Expo 2018 program is an opportunity for anyone interested in cybersecurity to come receive – and share – useful and relevant information critical to launching – or advancing – a career in cybersecurity. This day-long symposium will be divided into two tracks with sessions designed to benefit novice, entry-level and advanced cybersecurity professionals. The content will be presented in a combination of lectures, workshops and expert panel formats.
Cybersecurity Career Accelerator Expo 2018 is part of the “Include Cybersecurity” initiative focusing on cybersecurity workforce development in the Sacramento Valley. Our mission is to spark interest within traditionally underrepresented groups in exploring an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity.
Include Cybersecurity Event 2018
Include Cybersecurity
September 06, 2018
Our panel discussion on September 6th, 2018 presents an opportunity for anyone interested in cybersecurity to learn firsthand from the experts what it takes to succeed. A significant portion of this event will be questions from the audience.
The panelists and speakers are passionate cybersecurity defenders. They are experts in the field and bring first-hand knowledge of what it’s like working as part of a cybersecurity team and how to take the first steps to join this growing community.
Include Cybersecurity 2018
Conferize
September 06, 2018
Every day your news feed has a story about cybersecurity. About a friend that has to replace their credit card due to a breach. A couple that’s trying to repair their credit report due to identity theft. A business laying off staff because of losses from a phishing email.
You are not powerless. All communities are affected by cybercrime, but not all groups of people are working together to fight back against cybercriminals. Our goal is to educate and empower job seekers of all stripes to take the plunge into the cybersecurity world. We want to dispel common myths about what it takes to succeed in a cybersecurity job so that the cybersecurity industry represents the diversity of our nation.
Cybersecurity for Outside Counsel
Clear Law Institute
October 05, 2017
A 2016 American Bar Association survey showed that more than 25% of law firms had at least one data security breach in that year. In the spring of 2017, the Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) released their Model Information Protection and Security Controls for Outside Counsel Possessing Company Confidential Information (“Model ”). The Model provides best practices for data security that outside counsel should use to safeguard their company’s confidential information.
This webinar will show how outside counsel can best implement the ACC’s recommendations to avoid a potentially catastrophic data security breach. Instead of focusing on the easy and self-evident solutions to sections 3, 4, 7, and 8 of the Model, this presentation will focus on the areas where external counsel is most likely to encounter difficulties.
CYBER SECURITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND CONSULTANTS
IEEE
August 08, 2017
Do you feel like you are overwhelmed trying to run your business while defending against the latest cyber threats? Join Kayne McGladrey, speaker, author and Director of Information Security Services for Integral Partners (http://www.ipllc.co) for our upcoming presentation on taking a proactive, risk-oriented approach to cyber security for individual consultants and small businesses.
Kayne will discuss:
- Why you should manage risks based on user identity instead of chasing the latest threats
- How individual consultants can protect themselves
- A vendor-neutral reference architecture for cyber security at small businesses
We will have time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Cybersecurity for consultants and small businesses
IEEE-USA
March 30, 2017
Do you feel like you are overwhelmed trying to run your business while defending against the latest cyber threats? Join Kayne McGladrey , speaker, author, and IEEE Member for our upcoming presentation on taking a proactive, risk-oriented approach to cyber security for individual consultants and small businesses. Kayne will discuss:
- Why you should manage risks based on user identity instead of chasing the latest threats
- How individual consultants can protect themselves
- A vendor-neutral reference architecture for cyber security at small businesses
We will have time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
AI’s Human Mimicry Spurs ‘Personhood Credential’ Proposal
PYMNTS
September 05, 2024
"Security concerns also loom. As McGladrey said, threat actors would likely constantly attack centralized personhood credential providers. However, the level of encryption used in such a system may improve current security measures."
How Safe and Secure Is GenAI Really?
Information Week
August 08, 2024
“After all, AI serves as both a force accelerator, as it will allow those threat actors to operate at large scale without having to increase the size of their workforce. At the same time, the ability of AI to generate convincing-enough speech in another language will serve to open new markets to threat actors who might have previously employed linguists,” says Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO a Hyperproof.
6 tips for consolidating your IT security tool set
CSO Online
July 11, 2024
All controls and tools should be linked to a reduction in the probability or likelihood of a risk that’s above the organization’s tolerance level, says Kayne McGladrey, CISO at risk management provider Hyperproof and a senior member of IEEE. If there’s no longer a need for a product, it should go.
SEC Cyber Risk Disclosures: What Companies Need to Know
ISMG
June 12, 2024
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at the Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit, McGladrey also discussed:
* Why companies should use tools and software to collect and automatically gather evidence of compliance;
* The consequences of false cyber risk disclosures;
* The impact that SEC requirements have on private companies and supply chains.
AI system poisoning is a growing threat — is your security regime ready?
CSO Online
June 10, 2024
Although motivations like that mean any organization using AI could be a victim, Kayne McGladrey, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a nonprofit professional association, and field CISO at Hyperproof, says he expects hackers will be more likely to target the tech companies making and training AI systems.
But CISOs shouldn’t breathe a sigh of relief, McGladrey says, as their organizations could be impacted by those attacks if they are using the vendor-supplied corrupted AI systems.
Lodi, Calif., Built a Ransomware Defense Matrix with Multiple Solutions
State Tech
June 04, 2024
“To defend against ransomware, organizations must adopt a comprehensive, layered approach to cybersecurity, encompassing people, technology and processes,” says IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey.
In addition to identifying suspicious emails, “technologies such as anti-virus software, endpoint detection and response systems, automated patching, threat intelligence feeds, and encrypted offline backups further mitigate the risk of ransomware,” he says.
AI models inch closer to hacking on their own
Axios
April 26, 2024
The big picture: AI model operators don't have a good way of reigning in these malicious use cases, Kayne McGladrey, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), told Axios. Allowing LLMs to digest and train on CVE data can help defenders synthesize the wave of threat alerts coming their way each day. Operators have only two real choices in this type of situation: allow the models to train on security vulnerability data or completely block them from accessing vulnerability lists, he added. "It's going to be a feature of the landscape because it is a dual-use technology at the end of the day," McGladrey said.
The Jobs of Tomorrow: Insights on AI and the Future of Work
CXOToday
April 23, 2024
Kayne McGladrey, IEEE Senior Member, noted that the use of generative AI models in business hinges on their ability to provide accurate information. He cited as examples studies of AI models’ abilities to extract information from documents used for financial sector regulation that are frequently relied on to make investment decisions. “Right now, the best AI models get 80 percent of the questions right,” McGladrey said. “They hallucinate the other 20 percent of the time. That’s not a good sign if you think you are making investment decisions based on artificial intelligence telling you this is a great strategy four out of five times.”
The Evolution of the CISO Role in Modern Cybersecurity
Ask a CISSP
April 18, 2024
Welcome back to this week's "Ask A CISSP," where we dive deep into the evolving world of cybersecurity with key industry leaders. In a recent enlightening episode, we were joined by Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof, to discuss the pressing challenges and transformations within the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
For a larger overview of our conversation please check out, "Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity with Kayne McGladrey"
What are the biggest ethical considerations of security technology?
Source Security
April 04, 2024
Algorithmic bias is one of the primary risks associated with emerging physical surveillance technologies. While the risks of facial recognition software are well known and documented, efforts are being taken to adapt computer vision to new and novel use cases. For example, one of the more deeply flawed failures was an attempt to detect aggressive behaviour or body language, which was unfeasible as there was not enough training data available. Other physical security systems will face a similar challenge of not discriminating against individuals based on protected factors due to a lack of training data, or more likely, a lack of gender or racially unbiased training data. Companies considering purchasing advanced or emerging physical security systems should enquire about the training data used in the development of those systems to not be subject to civil penalties resulting from discrimination caused by using said systems.
The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity for Medium-Sized Businesses
Cyberfame
February 16, 2024
In recent years, we've seen a significant shift in the threats targeting businesses. "Everybody focused on the human harms, people couldn't check into their hotel rooms; people couldn't use an ATM... the nature of the technical exploits is not what we focus on in terms of harm... that's not what we focus on in terms of harm," states Kayne McGladrey, a field CISO at Hyperproof and senior IEEE member. This reiterates the transition from mere inconvenience to significant operational disruptions and economic consequences that cyber threats now pose.
Kayne McGladrey: The CISO’s Role Is To Advise on Business Risk
The PrOTect OT Cybersecurity Podcast
November 09, 2023
In this episode of The PrOTect OT Cybersecurity Podcast, Aaron and Kayne McGladrey discuss:
Strategic alignment of cybersecurity with business risk
Navigating the changing landscape of cybersecurity
Empowering CISOs in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity
The challenges and opportunities of generative AI
Key Takeaways:
The key to a successful cybersecurity strategy lies in reframing it as a business imperative, focusing on aligning security efforts with business risks, engaging with cross-functional teams, proactively obtaining certifications, and leveraging control design expertise, ensuring a competitive advantage and effective risk management beyond mere compliance and technology concerns.In today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, CISOs must continually reassess their controls and their alignment with business risks, while also considering the personal liability they bear, making succession planning and strategic adaptability vital for maintaining effective security programs.The role of a CISO is crucial, yet often misunderstood; empowering and respecting CISOs' authority is essential to effectively manage cyber risks and avoid potential disasters, as generic approaches and AI-driven risk registers fall short of addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses.In a world where cybersecurity threats are inevitable, the key lies in fostering resiliency rather than aiming for an unattainable zero-risk goal; while a lot are excited about the potential of education and automation, the lack of regulatory control over generative AI poses a daunting challenge, risking societal upheaval and economic unrest.
"If we don't decide to manage the economic impacts of artificial intelligence, potentially a lot of industries could be at least partially automated. And that has the potential for a lot of social arm where people just don't have jobs. And when you get people who are automated out of a job, what are they going to go do? They're going to do something that everybody can do fine, but it doesn't pay well. Like you end up going and driving for a living or doing deliveries for a living. And you end up with a highly educated workforce that is unhappy. That's like a recipe right there for civil unrest." — Kayne McGladrey
Next-Generation Cybersecurity Defenses Coalesce for Space Systems
Via Satellite
October 23, 2023
“There's the cybersecurity threat and then there's the real threat,” explains Kayne McGladrey, field chief information security officer (CISO) of compliance company Hyperproof, and senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). “A cybersecurity threat is disruption, like when we saw the Russians invade Ukraine as part of their illegal war, they took down Viasat and not by attacking the satellites themselves, instead, they attacked the firmware of satellite modems on the ground."
PCI Compliance & the Importance of Penetration Testing
StateTech Magazine
October 23, 2023
By asking the right questions and implementing appropriate controls according to a defined standard, state and local agencies can go a long way toward improving security. “If you're compliant with PCI, it really does reduce the likelihood of data breaches and the reputational damage associated with that,” says Kayne McGladrey, IEEE Senior Member and field CISO at compliance management platform Hyperproof.
Why a return to the office brings identity and mental health challenges
SDX Central
October 10, 2023
Another newer issue is that “the transition from a fully remote to a partially on-site work environment creates substantive cybersecurity concerns based on the ongoing mental health crisis,’’ said IEEE senior member Kayne McGladrey. As some businesses attempt to mandate a return to the office, they should be aware of the mental health challenges employees are facing, he said. “Research shows a significant decline in workers’ mental well-being, resulting in stress and anxiety. These mental states can negatively affect decision-making and lead to cybersecurity lapses.”
The Job Of Security Director Is Expanding: How Does It Impact Technology?
Security Informed
October 10, 2023
The enduring trend of allowing employees to work either partially or entirely from home has significantly impacted the role of the security director. No longer limited to overseeing an organization's physical office or campus, security director must look outside of their four walls to understand the full spectrum of modern risks. This expanded view necessitates close partnerships with cybersecurity experts to implement effective controls. For instance, while certain systems like operational technology systems (OT) remain bound to specific locations, many essential business tools, like laptops, often function remotely. The theft of an unencrypted laptop is often the cause of a security breach. In contrast, addressing the theft of an encrypted laptop simply involves filing a police report and replacing the affected device for the user. Additionally, security directors now find themselves working hand in hand with HR departments to enforce compliance measures, such as the heightened background checks and employee risk assessments mandated by FedRAMP and various financial regulations.
Is basic cyber hygiene enough in the age of AI?
APN News
September 27, 2023
IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey said that “These threats are not merely theoretical, although at the moment, they are still relatively limited in their application. It is reasonable to expect that threat actors will continue to find innovative new uses of generative AI, extending beyond business email compromise, deepfakes and the generation of attack code.”
Emerging cyber threats in 2023 from AI to quantum to data poisoning
CSO Online
September 08, 2023
Kayne McGladrey, field CISO at Hyperproof, has seen the evidence. He worked with one organization whose executives received a contract for review and signature. "Nearly everything looked right," McGladrey says. The only noticeable mistake was a minor error in the company's name, which the chief counsel caught. But Gen AI isn't just boosting the hackers' speed and sophistication, it's also expanding their reach, McGladrey says. Hackers can now use gen AI to create phishing campaigns with believable text in nearly any language, including those that have seen fewer attack attempts to date because the language is hard to learn or rarely spoken by non-native speakers.
Universities Tap Student Talent to Support Security Operations
EdTech Magazine
August 25, 2023
“Not all high schools are promoting cybersecurity as a career option, and working in the SOC can have the knock-on effect of bringing people in who were unaware of the field before,” says Kayne McGladrey, a senior member at IEEE. Even if they don’t go on to take cyber jobs, “working in the SOC gives them exposure to some of the language and risks common in cybersecurity,” he says. “Then, if they’re working as developers, it’ll influence the direction by which they create things. They’ll at least have security in mind.”
Expert: Generative AI won’t harm cybersecurity workforce
SC Media
August 23, 2023
TechRepublic reports that generative artificial intelligence has been touted by Hyperproof Field Chief Information Security Officer Kayne McGladrey to not hamper employment opportunities in cybersecurity.
Continuous cyberattack innovation and supply chain diversity among threat actors would ensure that humans will not be displaced by generative AI, said McGladrey in an interview at the Black Hat security conference.
"We're going to need to continuously adapt the tools that we have with the people we have in order to face the threats and risks that businesses and society continue to face," said McGladrey.
The Cyber Ranch Podcast
The Cyber Ranch Podcast
August 16, 2023
Did you miss Black Hat this year? Well you won't miss the great conversations that were had, as Allan captured so many good ones for this special Black Hat retrospective episode.
Criminals Are Flocking to a Malicious Generative AI Tool
GovInfoSecurity
July 27, 2023
Kayne McGladrey, field CISO at Hyperproof, told ISMG that while there are jailbreaks to work around limitations in commercially available AI systems, they're inconvenient for threat actors to run at scale. "Jailbreaks introduce friction into software developer workflows, forcing users to periodically adapt their prompts based on changes introduced by the AI toolmaker. One of the potential benefits of using an AI intentionally developed for malicious activities is that jailbreaks are not necessary," McGladrey said.
How Will the New National Cybersecurity Strategy Be Implemented?
Information Week
July 21, 2023
Kayne McGladrey, field CISO at Hyperproof, hopes that a future version of the plan will get more granular. “Industry-specific guidance is missing, as hospitals, banks, and SaaS startups all have different cybersecurity needs and available resources,” he says.
Expert Predictions for 2024
GPSec
November 27, 2023
An illuminating panel discussion, ‘Expert Predictions for 2024’, where seasoned experts delve into the future of cybersecurity. This dynamic discussion explores controversial key areas shaping the landscape in the coming year.
Cyber Budgets Taking a Step Back
Maturity in Vulnerability Management
AI Effects on Cybersecurity Job Market
Experts provide valuable predictions and actionable insights to help you navigate the complex cybersecurity terrain of 2024.
Don’t miss the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Keynote Panelists
Michael Fulton, Vernovis, Chief Information Officer
Warner Moore, Gamma Force, Founder & vCISO
Joe Otten, Fifth Third Bank, Sr. Director, Information Security
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Expert Predictions for 2024 at GPSEC Columbus Tech Summit 2023
Whova
November 14, 2023
Join us for an illuminating panel discussion, ‘Expert Predictions for 2024’, where seasoned experts delve into the future of cybersecurity. This dynamic discussion will explore controversial key areas shaping the landscape in the coming year.
- Microsoft Security Co-pilot Effects
- Cyber Budgets Taking a Step Back
- Impact of War Climate on Cybersecurity
- Maturity in Vulnerability Management
- AI Effects on Cybersecurity Job Market
Our panel of experts will provide valuable predictions and actionable insights to help you navigate the complex cybersecurity terrain of 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital world.
A 2023 Regulatory Round-Up and How to Prepare for 2024
ISACA
October 30, 2023
This year has brought a number of regulatory changes and updates. From the SEC’s new guidance to updates to the industry go-to standards of NIST CSF, 2023 was yet another year of cyber security and compliance evolution. With every shift in regulatory guidance or requirement, should come a shift in the way organizations are thinking about the way they are protecting their data and the data of their customers. Join our panel of experts as they not only discuss what we’ve seen change in 2023, but also how they suggest security and risk professionals strategically prepare for the year ahead.
Cybersecurity Breaches Are in the News: How Internal Assessments Can Help You Avoid One
ISACA
March 22, 2023
Emerging from a global pandemic, businesses must re-evaluate their processes and procedures to adapt to the new normal. This includes the Risk Management processes. It is more than an ever for businesses to implement processes that will safeguard the company’s assets which includes information. An asset is something of value and in today’s society information is very valuable and must be protected. How does an organization ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets and the systems that support them? The digital transformation continues, and new technologies continue to emerge. This virtual summit will cover topics that will cover tools and techniques necessary to identify, assess and respond to risk associated with emerging technology and the company’s assets.
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Maze of New Cyber & Privacy Regulations – Keys to Avoiding Regulatory Action
Compliance Week
February 15, 2023
* Deep dive look into interpreting the different emerging US data privacy state laws and the consequences of non-compliance
* Learn about the requirements of the SEC cybersecurity rules and the ramifications for public companies
* Discuss the security programs that need to be implemented to comply with local and international regulations and rules.
ISACA Virtual Summit 2022: Pursuing Digital Trust
ISACA
December 07, 2022
The digital space is the primary method of retaining data and transacting in today’s business landscape. But with the increase in cyberattacks, scams and security breaches, a secure digital world is more important than ever. Cybersecurity, risk, data privacy, governance and assurance are essential processes in the modern business landscape and are critical to helping enterprises become digitally trustworthy, enhance their reputations and increase their brand loyalty with consumers.
Streamlining GRC Controls to Optimize Cybersecurity
IT GRC Forum
November 17, 2022
On this webinar, we will discuss how to streamline GRC controls and optimize cybersecurity risk management processes, to enable leaders to determine what investments best reduce risk with the best return on investment (ROI). Attendees will learn how to:
* Simplify GRC and security operations by reducing the number of controls your organization has to deal with, therefore reducing its workload to test and audit the controls
* Develop a set of controls baselined to the internal and external requirements that your organization needs to meet
* Enable both security process automation and enterprise risk decision-making
* Shrink your organizations cybersecurity attack surface
Finding a long-term solution to curb Cybercrimes in the digital sphere: A Global Perspective
WebForum
November 08, 2022
This was the 7th series of WebForum which was in line with this year’s International CyberSecurity Awareness Month theme "See you in cyber - #becybersmart” held on 28th October 2022.
Curbing Cybercrimes in the digital sphere. #becybersmart - DCA Digital WebForum
DotConnectAfrica
October 25, 2022
The findings of the webforum will inform African countries, businesses, and the global community of the key issues that need to be addressed in order to curb cyber crimes from ethical hacking, implications of data sovereignty and cloud, implications of metaverse and Web 3.0, and data privacy in the cloud. It will also demonstrate the global community’s commitment to the shared objective of protecting citizens, businesses, and organizations in the digital era. This will be imperative to prevent more damaging cyber-attacks, which could have devastating impacts.
SECtember 2022: Transforming Security Along with the Business
SECtember
September 28, 2022
As we all know, decisions that get made to transform the business are not always the best decisions for security. Especially with the accelerated digital transformation of the last few years, now is the time to reassess whether security teams have been properly tracking and addressing all cloud and digital assets that their organizations have taken on. This panel of experts will discuss the challenges of tracking cloud assets, if their risk is being properly measured, and ultimately whether security teams are properly supporting business transformation decisions.
The Future of Health Tracking Apps
CIO Tech Talk
September 01, 2022
Join us live on Twitter Spaces as we discuss:
* how safe patient medical information is with tech firms?
* the challenges health tracking apps present for users?
* how can users protect their data while still using health tracking apps
* red flags users should look out for when choosing or using health tracking apps
* What can tech firms do with data from health tracking apps
Cloud Adoption Outpaces Security
Sub-Four Capital
May 24, 2022
Cloud adoption has been rapidly rising for years and exploded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a remote workforce, companies needed the accessibility, flexibility, and scalability offered by cloud-based solutions. However, while many companies are moving rapidly to the cloud, security is lagging behind. Cloud infrastructure is very different from an on-premise data center, and these differences introduce unique security challenges. Many companies are still working to understand these differences, leaving their cloud deployments at risk. For many companies, the security of their public cloud infrastructure is a significant concern.
Preparing and Issues to Consider in an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Sub-Four Capital
May 24, 2022
When it comes to data breaches, they say not if but when. Preparing your business to quickly and competently respond to a data incident starts with the creation of an Incident Response Plan. Understanding the topics covered in an IRP and then making choices that are best for your business helps ensure that the IRP will work in your time of crisis response.
Cyber Threats, Cyber Vulnerabilities: Assessing Your Attack Surface
Dark Reading
November 17, 2021
Today’s cybersecurity environment features a wide range of available threat intelligence, ranging from simple vulnerability alerts to commercial services that monitor threat actor behavior. But how can you use that data to assess the security posture of your own organization? How can you harness threat intel to measure cyber risk? In this panel, threat intelligence experts offer advice and recommendations on how threat intelligence can be used as a means to measure your attack surface.
Returning to the Office: Security Threats and Proactive Solutions
Ascent Solutions
May 13, 2021
A year after the pandemic began, employers are now considering how to welcome their employees back to the office. Join Ascent cybersecurity leaders, Derek Swenningsen and Kayne McGladrey for a discussion on the challenges and threats that are emerging in the modern workplace.
While there are obvious threats, such as threat actors sending phishing lures with fake return to work information, there are less obvious threats, such as IT assets that have not connected to your corporate LAN in a year.
Our experts will take audience questions and discuss the proactive cybersecurity steps that businesses and organizations can take to prepare for employees returning to offices in a hybrid working environment.
How Hackers Used and Abused the Pandemic to Profit
Infosecurity Magazine
March 24, 2021
In this session, a panel of experts will reflect on the various ways in which hackers have targeted the pandemic over the past 12 months, lifting a lid on the methods employed and outlining how businesses and users can best protect themselves from ongoing COVID-related attacks, scams and fraudulent activity.
CISO Perspectives: Zero Trust-As-A-Service
CSHub
November 05, 2020
Join Pulse Secure’s Global Chief Security Architect and Ascent Solutions cybersecurity strategist Kayne McGladrey, CISSP in this webcast to learn about:
- The shift in security challenges, current security concerns, and potential challenges in the future
- Main components of Zero Trust-as-a-Service
- How Zero Trust-as-a-Service solves security challenges in a hybrid IT environment
- Zero Trust-as-a-Service implementation and deployment considerations
- How Zero Trust security practices can help you prepare and build a business continuity plan that withstands the unexpected and future security concerns
This webinar will take place on:
November 05, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Cyber Security Hub Advisory Board
An Analysis of Section 1C Disclosures in Q1 of 2024
Hyperproof's 5th Annual IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report Reveals a Pressing Need for Unified GRC Solutions
Survey Findings Show Link Between Data Silos and Security Vulnerabilities
Setting The Four Cornerstones Of Cloud Security: Accountability, Strategy, Visibility & Enablement
A Crash Course on Hyperproof’s GRC Maturity Model
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Twelve Essential Soft Skills for Early-Career Cybersecurity Professionals
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Cybersecurity in Financial Disclosures: 11 Topics Your Section 1C of 10-K Filings Should Address
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Is Basic Cyber Hygiene Enough in the Age of AI?
Why enterprises need cyber insurance — how and what to buy
3 ways to fix old, unsafe code that lingers from open-source and legacy programs
The FTC updated the Safeguards Rule. Here’s how to avoid notification events.
FedRAMP Rev. 5: How Cloud Service Providers Can Prepare
37 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Quotes from Industry Experts in 2023
Tasks that bog down security teams (and what to do about them)
The SEC approved new disclosure requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
Managing Risk and Compliance Through a Recession
Hack Me If You Can
The Ultimate Guide to Enterprise Risk Management
Three Key Predictions for 2023: The Year of Risk
How to Upgrade Your Security Program from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022
It's Time to Regard Cybersecurity as Human Safety
Best practices for cryptocurrency firms and digital currency firms managing money
4 Stakeholders Critical to Addressing the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
What Thoma Bravo’s latest acquisition reveals about identity management
Banks can leverage automation, regulation for cyberattack prevention
The GRC Maturity Model
What’s new in cybersecurity for physical security systems?
Expert Panel Roundtable: What's new in cybersecurity for physical security systems?
Educated Endpoints
Senior IEEE Member
Top 50 IoT Influencers to follow in 2023
Cloud Thought Leader of the Day ️
150+ Top Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021
Top Cyber Pro Awards for 2020
Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Internet of Things
100 B2B Thought Leaders and Influencers to Follow in 2020
ISSA Article of the Year 2017
How to Enhance Cloud Security Measures
Getting AI Right: 3 Challenges for the Future
Cybersecurity Concerns Continue
What is End-To-End Encryption? 7 Questions Answered
Telehealth is Booming: Here’s What You Need to Know
How to Keep Your Video Conferences Secure From Intruders
Decreasing Risk Through Enterprise Compliance
Should You Be Worried About Airport Cybersecurity Threats?
Bridging the Gap: Communicating Cyber Risks as Business Imperatives
2023 IT Compliance and Risk Benchmark Report Findings: The Top 5 Game-Changers
Closing Keynote - The Most Common Visibility and Compliance Lapses in Your Cloud Vendors’ Environments.
Opening keynote speech at the Seattle Electrical Conference
Keynote speech at CIA Conference 2020
24th Annual Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education - November 4th, 2020
TAG Cybersecurity - February 2020 Meeting
Deter, Deny, and Defend Against the Three Most Common Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity Career Accelerator EXPO
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Cybersecurity workshop and job opportunities for veterans
AI’s Human Mimicry Spurs ‘Personhood Credential’ Proposal
How Safe and Secure Is GenAI Really?
6 tips for consolidating your IT security tool set
SEC Cyber Risk Disclosures: What Companies Need to Know
AI system poisoning is a growing threat — is your security regime ready?
Lodi, Calif., Built a Ransomware Defense Matrix with Multiple Solutions
AI models inch closer to hacking on their own
The Jobs of Tomorrow: Insights on AI and the Future of Work
The Evolution of the CISO Role in Modern Cybersecurity
What are the biggest ethical considerations of security technology?
The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity for Medium-Sized Businesses
Kayne McGladrey: The CISO’s Role Is To Advise on Business Risk
Next-Generation Cybersecurity Defenses Coalesce for Space Systems
PCI Compliance & the Importance of Penetration Testing
Why a return to the office brings identity and mental health challenges
The Job Of Security Director Is Expanding: How Does It Impact Technology?
Is basic cyber hygiene enough in the age of AI?
What's a Red Flag When Applying for a Cybersecurity Job?
Emerging cyber threats in 2023 from AI to quantum to data poisoning
Universities Tap Student Talent to Support Security Operations
Generative AI: Cybersecurity Weapon, But Not Without Adaptable, Creative (Human) Thinkers
Expert: Generative AI won’t harm cybersecurity workforce
The Cyber Ranch Podcast
Criminals Are Flocking to a Malicious Generative AI Tool
How Will the New National Cybersecurity Strategy Be Implemented?
How Will AI Impact the Jobs of the Future?
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Expert Predictions for 2024 at GPSEC Columbus Tech Summit 2023
A 2023 Regulatory Round-Up and How to Prepare for 2024
Cybersecurity Breaches Are in the News: How Internal Assessments Can Help You Avoid One
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Maze of New Cyber & Privacy Regulations – Keys to Avoiding Regulatory Action
ISACA Virtual Summit 2022: Pursuing Digital Trust
Streamlining GRC Controls to Optimize Cybersecurity
Curbing Cybercrimes in the digital sphere. #becybersmart - DCA Digital WebForum
SECtember 2022: Transforming Security Along with the Business
The Future of Health Tracking Apps
Cloud Adoption Outpaces Security
Preparing and Issues to Consider in an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Cyber Threats, Cyber Vulnerabilities: Assessing Your Attack Surface
Returning to the Office: Security Threats and Proactive Solutions
How Hackers Used and Abused the Pandemic to Profit
CISO Perspectives: Zero Trust-As-A-Service
