Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

in security): the silos between technology and security teams. I’m thrilled to announce our latest research into a problem as old as time (or, at least, my time — 25 years! — How big is the problem?

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A few weeks ago, I spoke on a podcast with some of my former colleagues about my experiences in the security industry as a young woman. TL;DR: It’s not always great, and that’s true for many women in the industry. We showed that in our research on Best Practices: Recruiting, Retaining, And Advancing Women In […]

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The current relationship status between marketing and security and risk (S&R) pros is best described as “it’s complicated.” This may seem cheeky and slightly exaggerated, until you learn that a whopping 78% of B2C marketing leaders say that they don’t know anyone on their security, risk, and compliance team.

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 28, 2023

In my latest report, The State Of Data Security, 2023, we reviewed and analyzed Forrester survey data to identify the key data security trends of the year. What constitutes sensitive data for organizations today has greatly expanded in type and format. This includes diving into the causes of breaches, the types of […]

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Endpoint security is one of the most mature markets in cybersecurity.

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 22, 2023

As security threats increase, data protection and security practices continue to merge. Data resilience firm Rubrik recently announced its acquisition of Laminar, a data security posture management (DSPM) vendor. Modern Data Resilience Is Increasingly A Cybersecurity Issue […]

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 11, 2023

This is yet another example of raising awareness and issuing calls to action for post-quantum security preparations. This follows the World Economic Forum and Deloitte issuing a perspective on transitioning to a quantum-secure economy in 2022. Also in late 2022, […]

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

ASIS International, the largest membership organization for security management professionals, brought the 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) to my hometown of Dallas, Texas. The main attraction of this premier physical security event was the keynote delivered by the 43rd President of the United States, George W.

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 22, 2023

Last month, Forrester announced its inaugural Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award. There are tangible benefits to you, your team, your organization, and the greater security community. As former CISOs, my Forrester colleague Brian Wrozek and I are sharing our thoughts about why you should apply.

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With cybercrime expected to cost $12 trillion in 2025, regulators will take a more active role in protecting consumer data while organizations pivot to adopt more proactive security measures to limit material impacts. Find out more in our 2025 predictions for cybersecurity, risk, and privacy.

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For the past year, I have been doing a deep dive into Forrester’s future fit research and its intersection with security and risk. As a quick refresher, technology organizations fall into one of three categories in their technology strategy: traditional tech, modern tech, and future fit tech.

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IT Toolbox

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Navigating remote work as a part of ongoing enterprise-wide security initiatives. The post Security Compliance Isn’t a Result, It’s a Strategy appeared first on Spiceworks.

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IT Toolbox

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post How Will SBOMs Help Secure the IoT Device Environment? Understand, manage, and mitigate vulnerabilities in IoT devices with SBOMs (Software Bills of Materials). appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 24, 2023

The FBI’s Cyber Division issued an advisory which “strongly advises” that organizations still using Barracuda Networks Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances affected by an exploit of CVE-2023-2868 remove those appliances “immediately.” This advisory builds on the vendor’s own recommendations to replace its ESG appliances.

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Forrester IT

JUNE 7, 2024

At its annual flagship event, Cisco Live, about 20,000 IT and security pros gathered in Las Vegas to hear the company’s latest announcements, plans for its $28 billion Splunk acquisition, and vision for the future.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post The New Network Security Debate – Best of Breed, Portfolio, or Platform appeared first on Spiceworks. Explore SASE strategies, understand the nuances, and make informed decisions.

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Forrester IT

JULY 19, 2024

What We Know – And What To Do Now Technology leaders woke up to find that a software update by cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike had gone badly wrong and disrupted major systems at organizations across both countries.

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Forrester is once again partnering with Women in Security and Privacy to provide free admission to our Security and Risk Summit for four women looking to break into cybersecurity. Learn the details and find out how to apply for the scholarship here.

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IT Toolbox

MARCH 8, 2024

Embrace blockchain-powered elections for secure, transparent, and efficient voting—revolutionizing American democracy. The post Why Blockchain Holds the Key to Secure and Inclusive Elections appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We have a national day or month for just about everything. Some of my personal favorites include National IPA Day (first Thursday in August), National Waffle Day (August 24), National Rescue Dog Day (May 20), and National Insider Threat Awareness Month (September).

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 19, 2024

Learn why understanding the need for policies and training is vital for harmonizing security and innovation in software development. The post Navigating Security Challenges in a Rapidly Evolving Developer Landscape appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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IT Toolbox

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Brush off your knowledge this Cybersecurity Awareness Month with 25 common security terms. The post 25 Security Terms You Should Know for Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on Spiceworks Inc. If you want to reduce your organization's cyber risk, your employees must take a greater interest in cybersecurity.

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Network World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Fortinet has melded some of its previously available services into an integrated cloud package aimed at helping customers secure applications. Managing application security across multiple environments isn’t easy because each cloud platform, tool, and service introduces new layers of complexity.

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IT Toolbox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Security Pros by 50 to 1: FBI Director at mWISE appeared first on Spiceworks. FBI director Christopher Wray revealed that China has the biggest hacking program in the world. The post Chinese Hackers Outnumber U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 2, 2024

TechRepublic asked cyber experts to predict the top trends that will impact the security field in 2025.

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IT Toolbox

AUGUST 9, 2024

One of summer's top information security events, Black Hat 2024, ended on August 8. The post AI in Security, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, and More: Key Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc. The event comes at a time when AI affects everything from sports and politics to business and end consumers.

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In May, Forrester announced our Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award. The Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award will recognize organizations — and their leaders — that have transformed the security, privacy, and risk management functions.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the cybersecurity community is skeptical, it brings the risks of internet-facing IoT devices to the fore and begs the question: are IoT devices security-wise ready to be connected to the internet? The post The S in IoT Stands for Security: Did Three Million Smart Toothbrushes Lead to a DDoS Attack?

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IT Toolbox

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Cisco to Layoff 7% of Global Workforce to Focus on AI and Security appeared first on Spiceworks Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. announced it will layoff approximately 7 percent of its global workforce, or approximately 5,000 employees.

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A full-stack developer must program in HTML/CSS and JavaScript as well as be responsible for back-end development of sever-side processes for data storage and retrieval, business logic tasks, authentication, and integration with third-party APIs in programming languages such as Go,NET, Java, Rust, and Node.js.

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