Based on these two readings, I have a few takeaways. The first takeaway I have is that privacy and the protection of that privacy is a serious topic within BioCybersecurity. When utilizing a company’s service to find the specifics of your ancestry, you are taking the risk that a bad actor could utilize your personal,…

Failover systems are one of the best places to start when implementing safe measures as a CISO. Spreading your data centers (geographically) across the country is a good way to minimize the risk of having multiple sites down concurrently. Following up on failover systems, having proper data backups and being familiar with the organization’s DRP…

BLUF: When working with a limited budget, foundational security technology to reduce humanerror, as well as scrutinous amounts of training need to be the top priorities. This split andbalanced approach to risk helps ensure that the organization is properly protected. If I was a CISO, I’d initially begin by securing and implementing the fundamentals withtechnology…

BLUF: Based on my experience, I personally recommend that the new Cybersecurity Department be placed under the Information Technology department.  Integration Pros: Cons: Efficiency Pros: Cons Relation to Business Needs Pros: Cons Conclusion While inserting the Cybersecurity Department within one of the other departments may work, placing it within the IT Department is the most well-rounded…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a widely used tool for managing cybersecurity risk. Version 1.1 was released in 2018, and version 2.0 (published in February 2024) reflects the evolving threat landscape, regulatory expectations, and the need for broader adoption beyond critical infrastructure. Scope Structure and Functions Governance and Risk Management Supply Chain and Third-Party…