From Weak Link to Defensive Line: People in Cybersecurity

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Employees need to know how and where they are being targeted When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s no secret that people’s actions loom large—both as liabilities and as potential solutions. From phishing emails to shadow IT, individuals—their mistakes and their ingenuity—are central to the story of data breaches. Learn what the numbers say and how

Improving Security Through Cyber Insurance

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The rigors of qualifying for cyber insurance mean better defenses for the organization The continued evolution of cyberattacks—and the growing threat they pose to businesses—inspired insurance innovators to invent a category for cyber. As an emerging submarket, the cyber insurance industry has had growing pains, with higher rates and restricted coverage keeping some organizations from

From Exploitation to Empowerment: Why AI-Powered Security in the AI Threat Era

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a two-sided coin. While it has revolutionized how we work, communicate, and interact with technology, it has also accelerated the speed and complexity of cyber exploits. As AI-driven attacks increase in scale and impact, experts emphasize the need for businesses to move beyond traditional, human-centric defense strategies.1 By harnessing AI to

Cyber Resiliency and the New Security Paradigm

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It’s no surprise that security has remained a central topic in boardrooms worldwide. As application footprints rapidly expand and digital crime continues to grow, businesses are under immense pressure to safeguard their operations, services, and users from modern threats. However, how industry practitioners are approaching this challenge may be changing as organizations embrace new cyber

Going the Last Mile: Connecting IT and Security for Improved Cyber Readiness

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As new and advanced cyber threats emerge, keeping businesses safe is a team sport. At the center is IT and security, two critical lynchpins in defending, preserving, and driving daily operations. Yet, despite their overlapping charters and inherent dependencies, some are still being caught flat-footed when preparing for and responding to cyber threats. While the

From Cost to Catalyst: Quantifying the Value of Cybersecurity

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How do you show business leaders the value of cybersecurity investments? Executives naturally gravitate toward initiatives with a clear return on investment (ROI). But traditionally, cybersecurity has been viewed as a cost center, an overhead, and a necessary business expense. Today, there is a growing focus on approaching cybersecurity as a profit center, turning it

Navigating a Career—or a Career Pivot—in Cybersecurity

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The cybersecurity industry has a 3.4-million-person shortage—that’s a massive opportunity for job seekers.1 Have you ever wondered how to build a meaningful career in cybersecurity? Or, if you are a business leader seeking to grow your cybersecurity team, do you know what to look for in a strong candidate? Read on for answers to those

Redefining the Cybersecurity Playbook: Moving Beyond Technology

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It’s the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we have much to share! Over the last two decades, cybersecurity awareness has evolved from organizations simply focusing on technology to leaders understanding that it takes a holistic perspective to safeguard their business. Today, securing digital assets and infrastructure isn’t just a technical challenge but an organizational

Cybersecurity Central: Top Trends from RSA Conference 2023

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Last week, the Exact Market team had the tremendous pleasure of attending one of America’s premier cybersecurity conferences, RSA Conference 2023, at Moscone Center in San Francisco. It was thrilling to join thousands of the world’s foremost cybersecurity authorities and practitioners for a couple of days chock full of engaging and educational presentations and riveting