In an era where data breaches make headlines and regulatory frameworks shift like sand, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has been thrust into a spotlight it rarely sought but fully deserves. No longer tucked away in server rooms, the modern CISO stands at a complex...

Europe stands at a crossroads. The dual trials of a post-pandemic recovery and societal reformation serve both as challenges and opportunities. These are further complicated by global issues such as the persistent conflict in Ukraine and an escalating climate crisis, all of which are intensified...

As a C-suite leader, you may be confronted with the folowing scenario: an imminent cyber threat poised to disrupt your daily business operations. Your IT teams could detect unusual activities indicating an impending attack - a realization that arrives too late, as digital intruders might have...

One incident stands as a testament to the power of emotional firewalls in fostering resilience. An organization I worked with had fallen prey to a phishing attack, resulting in substantial data loss.

Rather than indulging in a sense of failure, the CEO chose to guide her team along the path of...

One of my clients suffered a cyberattack that not only caused significant business disruption, but also took an emotional toll on him and his team. During the ensuing weeks, the client and their team found themselves deeply engaged in damage control and brand reputation management. The focus...

On the 12^th October, ECSO and Women4Cyber opened a workshop hosted by Microsoft on increasing women’s participation in policy and technology in Europe. The discussions throughout the workshop centred on the broken cyber pipeline and growing gender gaps in company boards. The issues...

In today's hybrid working world, businesses face the constant fear of ransomware crises. Even with technical firewalls and a security team in place, cyber threats are rapidly evolving, leaving even the most prepared organizations vulnerable.

Corporate executives are now being held directly...

Essential Tools for Effective Stakeholder Management

The key to stakeholder engagement is to seek to understand before being understood. As NATO’s Information Technology and Communications agency’s Stakeholder Engagement Executive Coordinator, the author has successfully applied this...

Are you prepared to handle the emotional toll of a cyber attack?

Your business has just experienced a cyber attack. Panic sets in, and you're scrambling to figure out what to do next. You realize that your executive team isn't aligned, and there's a lack of communication with both internal and...