Leonard Wheeler

The SoCal CISO Summit is only 3 weeks away! Don't miss this all-star lineup with Emily O'Carroll, Jonathan Chow, and Arthur Lessard, discussing "The Imperatives of PAM" on May 21st. Organizations have suffered relentlessly from cyberattacks, each week it seems there are new headlines highlighting ransomware attacks or data breaches. With the sensitivity of privileged accounts, unpatched vulnerabilities, and an extensive remote workforce, privileged access management (PAM) is essential to securing your most critical systems and data. Join this panel session to discuss: -Why PAM plays a crucial role in mitigating cyberattacks -Gaining executive buy-in on effective solutions -Having a proactive approach to implementation and configuration Qualified InfoSec leaders, register below! #evantaciso #socalciso #informationsecurity

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In today's sophisticated threat landscape, data is both a valuable asset and a potential liability to the business. Rapid advancements and adoption of new technologies, increases in data complexity, and expanding regulatory oversight all pose significant challenges for security leaders. However, as the landscape evolves, so does the opportunity for CISOs to securely enable the business. On September 25th, join your SoCal CISO Community peers for dinner, drinks, and discussion focused on: A New Era of Data Governance -How have advancements and adoption of Generative AI and ML tools impacted your data governance strategies? -How do you leverage data security and governance as a business differentiator and value-driver? -What are proven strategies for implementing DLP measures to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance?    The Risk vs. Value Balancing Act -What factors do you consider when balancing the risk and value of data within an organization? -How do you demonstrate data security as a business priority, not just a technology priority within your organization? -Limited cross-functional collaboration is a common barrier to realizing value from data. What strategies can CISOs employ to foster a security-centric culture within their organizations? Big thanks to our Discussion Leaders for helping lead this conversation: Rosalia H., CISO, Topgolf Richard Yun, C│CISO, CISSP, CCSK, CISO, Masimo Jeff Wade, Global Cybersecurity Director, Taco Bell Mike Brown, CISO, loanDepot and Apply to participate below! #socalciso #evantaciso #infosec #datagovernance

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SoCal CISO Community, please join me in welcoming your newest Governing Body member, Julie Harris, CISO at PulteGroup! Tomorrow at 2pm PST, you can find Julie and many other CISOs from your community convening for the final CISO Townhall of 2024. Join virtually tomorrow to discuss: -Enhancing cloud security and cost-effectiveness across diverse cloud environments through managed security services -Leveraging AI innovations while addressing global regulatory and data privacy standards to strengthen security strategy -Sharing best practices for implementing effective cloud security operations across a global footprint to ensure resilience and compliance Register now at My.Evanta.com! #socalciso #evantaciso #aisecurity #cloudsecurity

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No more complex passwords or risks from password reuse. A passwordless future enhances security and user-friendliness, an important factor to maintaining security in the enterprise. Innovation is rising, increasing the threat landscape. Threat actors can now automate attacks with minimal resources, putting individuals at higher risk of scams and identity theft. Passkeys and a passwordless approach counter these threats on both personal and professional levels. Tune in to Tarek Dawoud as he explains how passkeys enhance security and combat phishing. #passkeys #passwordless #phishing #infosec #cyber #Cybersecurity #security #enterprisesecurity #informationsecurity

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A cybersecurity services business unit has more revenue than any pure-play cybersecurity company in the public markets today. Yep, you read that correctly. Accenture reported its FY'24 annual earnings yesterday. Security is a strategic business unit they break out revenue for. Guess how much cybersecurity revenue they had? ... Nine billion dollars. With 23% year-over-year growth. Just incredible. Palo Alto Networks is the only pure-play public company who is even close — currently at $8.03 billion of revenue (TTM). Of course, there is also Microsoft's reported $20 billion of cybersecurity products and services revenue, plus some very large business units in other companies that don't regularly report revenue. But any way you compare it, Accenture has a massive cybersecurity business. Product-focused companies get a lot of the hype, but services companies make it all go. This is exactly why Accenture and other large services firms are critical channel partners for almost every large cybersecurity product company. It's also a good reminder that services are an equally impressive and important part of our industry.

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🚨 Alarming Trend: Cyberattacks on Schools Escalate 📚💻 Recent reports highlight a disturbing increase in the frequency and severity of cyberattacks targeting K-12 schools. Key points: • At least 325 ransomware attacks on U.S. school districts from 2016-2022 • Highline Public Schools (near Seattle) just hit, forcing class cancellations • Schools are "attractive targets" due to limited cybersecurity resources, valuable sensitive data, and essential operations 🔑 Main entry points for attacks: Compromised credentials, phishing emails, and outdated/insecure systems The pandemic's push for remote learning has expanded the attack surface, making schools more vulnerable. 💡 What can be done? • Increased funding for school cybersecurity • Better staff training and awareness • Improved security measures (e.g., multi-factor authentication) As professionals, we must advocate for better protection of our educational institutions and the sensitive data they hold. Read the full article for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eVxnJU6y #Cybersecurity #Education #K12 #TechSafety

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