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Cultivating a Culture of Inspiration: ISACA’s Member-Exclusive Speaker Series

Kristi Hedges, a Fortune 500 leadership coach and author, shared her perspective on how to inspire others during the ISACA Member-Exclusive Speaker Series.

29 December 2023
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Supporting Privacy, Security and Digital Trust Through Effective Enterprise Data Management Programs

Organizational silos, poor data quality and improper data storage are among the challenges enterprises need to overcome to build effective data management programs and strengthen digital trust.

28 December 2023
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ISACA Award Winner Advocates for ‘Life or Death’ Matter of Information Management

Castlepoint Systems, an Australian organization focused on data protection, compliance and risk management, was recognized with the 2023 ISACA Innovative Solutions Award.

27 December 2023
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Top Management Considerations for Zero Trust

A new zero trust audit program from ISACA can help organizations transition from traditional network security architectures to ones that are better equipped to handle the modern threat landscape.

26 December 2023
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API Security: An Internal Auditor’s Quick Reference

Effective usage of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) calls for diligence in related security controls and audit considerations.

21 December 2023
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Significantly Improving Security Posture: A CMMI Case Study

Adopting CMMI has led to performance improvements across the board for Phoenix Defense, including a significant reduction in network attacks.

20 December 2023
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Protecting Your Organization from Cybersquatting

Registering and trademarking your internet domain, and monitoring for registrations with confusingly similar domain names, are among the ways organizations can protect themselves from cybersquatting.

19 December 2023
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How Business Leaders Can Responsibly Embrace Generative AI

A Forbes article by Phillimon Zongo lays out how enterprise leaders can help their organizations responsibly leverage generative artificial intelligence.

18 December 2023
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Five Things for Governance Professionals to Put on Their 2024 To-Do List

In an era of increased complexity, formalizing data governance frameworks and data management protocols should be increasingly top-of-mind for governance professionals.

15 December 2023
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Five Things for Privacy Professionals to Put on Their 2024 To-Do List

Gaining a better understanding of fast-evolving privacy regulations is a good starting point for privacy practitioners who are looking to position themselves for success in 2024.

14 December 2023
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Five Things for Cybersecurity Professionals to Put on Their 2024 To-Do List

Incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities and sharpening the ability to architect security solutions in cloud settings can help cybersecurity professionals thrive in 2024.

13 December 2023
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Five Things for Risk Professionals to Put on Their 2024 To-Do List

Embracing the role risk management can play in supporting the strategic growth of the business is among the items risk professionals should place on their 2024 to-do lists.

12 December 2023
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Five Things for Audit Professionals to Put on Their 2024 To-Do List

Prioritizing upskilling, participating in mentoring programs and authentic engagement with stakeholders are among the approaches that can get IT auditors off to a good start in 2024.

11 December 2023
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Secure Software Development Lifecycle Cannot Achieve its Purpose Without Third-Party Risk Management

Treating security as a core element of the design, build and implementation of software products takes intentional action, and understanding the impact that third parties play in achieving the desired level of product security is a step that not everyone is prepared for.

8 December 2023
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Adapting Leadership for the Changing Technology and Cybersecurity Landscapes

The increasing prominence of technology in today's digital ecosystem calls for different approaches to organizational leadership, including creating an environment where innovative mindsets are encouraged.

7 December 2023
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The Leadership Benefits of Emotional Fluency and Vulnerability: ISACA’s Member-Exclusive Speaker Series

A recent installment of the ISACA Member-Exclusive Speaker Series focused on vulnerability and managing emotions in a workplace and leadership context.

6 December 2023
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The Essentiality of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Applying Zero Trust Principles

Applying zero trust principles can be every bit as essential for smaller businesses to protect themselves as for large enterprises.

5 December 2023
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Diverse, Experienced Board a Must for ISACA to Be at its Best

Nominations and applications are being accepted for the ISACA Board of Directors for the 2024-25 term

4 December 2023
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The Yellow Brick Road to Certifications: ISACA’s Mentorship Program and Exam Success

Finding a mentor through ISACA's Mentorship Program can help certification candidates on their path toward passing their exam, among a range of other benefits.

1 December 2023
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How to Create a Healthy Security Culture

Incentivizing reporting, collaborating on solutions and reframing teaching points in positive fashion are all elements that can improve an organization's cybersecurity culture.

30 November 2023
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The Benefits of Hiring Entry-level Cybersecurity Professionals

Many organizations are reluctant to hire relatively inexperienced people for cybersecurity roles but that approach is often misguided, according to recent ISACA Ask Me Anything expert Naomi Buckwalter.

29 November 2023
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ISACA Advocacy Partnering with Policymakers to Work Toward More Trustworthy Digital Ecosystem

The ISACA Advocacy team spent recent months engaging with influential policymakers, with a focus on bolstering the cybersecurity workforce and creating a healthier digital ecosystem.

28 November 2023
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ISACA Advisory Groups Help Shape Programs

A range of volunteering opportunities through ISACA provide professionals meaningful opportunities to strengthen the profession while also earning CPE credits.

22 November 2023
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My Journey to Cybersecurity and My Route to ISACA’s ITCA Certification

A journey to prepare for ISACA's ITCA credential was not without its challenges but ultimately proved to be transformative.

22 November 2023
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Renovating Healthcare IT (or any IT): Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation

Modern systems, architectures and technologies, in addition to staff expertise in cloud, hybrid and on-premise solutions, are all important for organizations aiming to digitally transform, but getting there often requires an IT renovation.

20 November 2023
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New Measures in Mainland China for Generative AI and Implications for Global AI Governance

New measures on generative AI in Mainland China have substantial implications for the evolution and use of generative AI not only in China but elsewhere around the world.

17 November 2023
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Incorporating Agile Audit: Practical Tips

Establishing clear expectations and customizing the approach are among the steps that can facilitate a successful Agile audit implementation.

16 November 2023
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Navigating Security Threats with IT Inventory Management

An efficient, current IT inventory is a foundational component of effective IT management and puts an enterprise in position to better leverage threat intelligence.

14 November 2023
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Using Machine Learning to Help Detect Sensitive Information

Leveraging machine learning has enabled Adobe to detect categories of sensitive documents and put in place automated real-time detection and response to properly flag any detected documents.

13 November 2023
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Sustainability in Emerging Technologies: A Focus on Blockchain, AI

Implementations of artificial intelligence, blockchain and other emerging technologies should be done with sustainability considerations in mind.

10 November 2023
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Raising Security Awareness in Cross-Cultural Work

In an increasingly complex and global security landscape, chief information security officers need to be in regular contact with the board and other key enterprise stakeholders to drive effective security culture and collaboration.

9 November 2023
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Is the CIO Just an IT Manager?

In a time when the rapidly evolving technology landscape is recalibrating business models, the CIO must balance internal IT activities with those that are outsourced, and map the needed controls accordingly.

7 November 2023
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DogeRAT: The Disturbing Malware Disguised as Your Favorite Apps

DogeRAT malware reinforces the growing sophistication and multi-faceted nature of cyberthreats, through its camouflage techniques, social engineering components, and its ability to imperil privacy and financial security.

6 November 2023
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Cyber Advisors, Security Services Providers Can Use Zero-Sum Game Theory Framework to Benefit Clients

The zero-sum game theory is worth considering for organizations, who should rethink the costs they face relative to the cybercriminals that often inflict damage without taking on any real risk.

3 November 2023
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IT Risk and IT Audit: A Partnership

Providing leadership with pertinent data can go a long way toward building support for the cross-functional collaboration between the audit and risk functions that can put organizations in a much stronger position to succeed.

2 November 2023
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ISACA's Digital Trust World Europe Conference

ISACA's recent Digital Trust World conference in Dublin, Ireland, featured timely expert insights on digital trust, artificial intelligence, security, risk, digital ethics, and more.

1 November 2023
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Sizing Up Some of the Spookiest Cybersecurity Incidents of 2023

2023 has been another frightful year on the cybersecurity landscape - explore some of the most perilous incidents and what security professionals can learn from them

31 October 2023
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Saluting ISACA Foundation's Cybersecurity Month Scholarship Winners

ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship recipients share what motivated them to pursue careers in cybersecurity and how they see their futures in the field taking shape.

27 October 2023
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Re-aligning Employees to Strategic Goals with Enterprise Training

An ISACA enterprise training instructor provides insights on some of the main benefits of team trainings and how enterprise training can enable organizations to elevate their performance.

26 October 2023
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ISACA AI Survey Results: What Do Infosec Professionals REALLY Need to Know?

It is quite hard to find quality information about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, especially when it comes to how AI should and is being approached in the field of cybersecurity. Thankfully, ISACA has just completed a survey of thousands of members of the global infosec and digital trust community.

25 October 2023
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Risk Quantification 101: The Fundamentals to Getting Started

Tapping into existing risk data can enable organizations to build the needed infrastructure to put in place an effective cybersecurity risk management process.

24 October 2023
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Collaborative Mindset Change from Compliance to Risk

Transitioning from a compliance-based focus to a risk-based approach is useful as enterprises aim to best align resources in the modern business and regulatory environments.

23 October 2023
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Best Practices for Navigating Emerging Technologies: My Journey as an Auditor

Proactively learning about emerging technologies and understanding them in a business context can go a long way toward making auditors more effective in their engagements.

20 October 2023
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In Cybersecurity, to Err Is Human, But to Err for No Reason Is a Shame

Organizations would be well-served to be more intentional about designing systems and processes with human factor engineering in mind, lessening the probability of people making mistakes that lead to cybersecurity incidents.

19 October 2023
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Proactive IT Risk Management in an Era of Emerging Technologies

As emerging technologies and new business models transform the business landscape, the need for proactive risk management practices should be top of mind for enterprise leaders.

17 October 2023
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How Cybersecurity Best Practices are Evolving to Manage Ongoing Threats

Regular penetration testing and a culture of proactive threat analysis and management can help organizations evolve their cybersecurity programs in a difficult climate for cyber defenders.

16 October 2023
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Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Not a Matter of ‘If’ but ‘Right Now’

Establishing crypto-agility should be a major priority for organizations as advancing quantum computing capabilities are changing the paradigm of the threat landscape.

13 October 2023
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Data Management Proficiency: Practical Insights for Quality, Security and Trust

Evaluating quality, security and trust in the context of emerging technologies and current business practices is critical for organizations to have effective data management and governance.

12 October 2023
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CMMI Offers New Credentialing Pathway and Enhanced Flexibility, Resources

New CMMI credentialing pathway aligns with ISACA’s tools, systems and best practices.

11 October 2023
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Victory by Surveillance Isn’t Possible—To Win, Engage the Adversary

Traditional approaches to cybersecurity have not been enough to protect companies, so it's time to make attackers face real consequences for their malicious behavior.

10 October 2023
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The Shifting Importance of Soft Skills in a Time of AI Systems, Large Language Models and Global AI Regulations

Integrity, decision-making capabilities, communication and other so-called 'soft skills' should not be overlooked in organizations' ongoing efforts to bolster their cybersecurity teams.

9 October 2023
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Beyond Barbie’s Dreamhouse: Navigating Glass Barriers in the Tech Workforce

Many of the themes that made the Barbie movie so resonant are also relevant to the tech workforce, where underrepresentation from women and minority groups remains a major liability.

6 October 2023
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IT Certification: A Powerful Career Catalyst

IT, cybersecurity, privacy, risk, audit and related digital trust professionals are looked to for the latest knowledge and insights on the impacts of emerging technology; however, they must have reliable resources to ensure they have updated and accurate information about these topics.

5 October 2023
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How To Comply with Multiple Security Standards and Frameworks

Complying with every standard or requirement in the current regulatory environment is no easy task, but implementing a global information security management system can provide a sound foundation.

4 October 2023
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Common Privacy Dark Patterns and Ways to Improve Digital Trust

ISACA’s Eliminating Deceptive Privacy Practices white paper explores what dark patterns are in a privacy context and what organizations should do to address these trust-eroding tactics.

2 October 2023
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State of Cybersecurity 2023: Navigating Current and Emerging Threats

ISACA's 2023 State of Cybersecurity report shows substantial workforce challenges remain and brings into focus the skills and backgrounds that are most heavily in demand.

2 October 2023
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Six Things DevOps Wants from InfoSec

By working more openly and intentionally with developers, information security professionals can build a strong relationship that will be a win-win situation for all involved.

28 September 2023
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The Career-Elevating Impact of CISA

CISA credential-holders share how becoming CISA-certified has shaped their career advancement and made them more effective in their roles

27 September 2023
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Lessons Learned from Microsoft’s Massive Data Exposure Incident

The need for meticulous cloud configurations was among several key takeaways in the aftermath of the recent data breach involving Microsoft AI researchers.

26 September 2023
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Are AI Chatbots a Weak Security Link?

Enterprises increasingly are making use of AI chatbots, but related security risks and the potential to undermine customer trust when they do not function as intended must be accounted for.

25 September 2023
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How to Mitigate Emerging Technology Risk

Understanding the business strategy and conducting risk assessments are among the building blocks for successfully mitigating enterprise risk from emerging technology.

21 September 2023
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Achieving Digital Trust Through IT Governance and Cybersecurity

Developing a cybersecurity strategy and governance program that supports digital trust provides a solid starting point for organizations seeking to strengthen their trustworthiness.

20 September 2023
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Salary Premiums Reflect IT Skills in Hot Demand

Skills associated with ISACA's Information Technology Certified Associate credential are in-demand, as reflected by pay premiums for several of the skills covered by the certification.

19 September 2023
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The Secrets to Successful Engagement: ISACA’s Member-Exclusive Speaker Series

In a recent installment of ISACA's Member-Exclusive Speaker Series, Scott Gould shared insights on audience engagement, creating a welcoming community and more.

18 September 2023
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Balancing the Risks and Rewards of AI

Many enterprises understandably are taking a cautious approach when it comes to establishing their approach toward artificial intelligence, but delaying on meaningful action comes with its own set of risks.

15 September 2023
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What to Know About the SEC’s New Disclosure Requirements

New disclosure requirements from the Securities and Exchange Commission likely will leave cybersecurity, risk and compliance professionals in the US with some key questions that need to be addressed.

14 September 2023
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Subservice Organization Controls Management

Not all vendors are subservice organizations, whose operations have a clear impact on the organizations with which they collaborate.

13 September 2023
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Examining the Effectiveness of Recent Privacy Laws on Big Tech

While the United States does not have a comprehensive privacy regulations like the EU does with GDPR, there are signs that more mature privacy policy is beginning to take shape that could limit the harms from data misuse by big tech companies.

12 September 2023
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Internal Auditing with an Agile Scrum Approach

By utilizing an Agile Scrum approach to internal audit, organizations can empower the audit function for more effective performance.

11 September 2023
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Using Near-Miss Incidents as Risk Indicators

Oftentimes organizations fail to give risks the proper consideration until it is too late.

8 September 2023
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Driving Digital Transformation Through Innovative Solutions and a Practical Framework

Yoshimasa Masuda, Ph.D., CISM, CGEIT, shares the history of his Adaptive Integrated Digital Architecture Framework (AIDAF) for digital transformation from innovative solution to practical framework, and its connections across industries, healthcare and academia.

7 September 2023
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Nine Practical Tips for Using Internal Audit to Drive Organizational Innovation

Internal auditors can help to spur innovation at their organizations by taking a forward-looking mindset, embracing agile culture and keeping up to date on evolving forces on the technology landscape.

6 September 2023
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Governance and Board Oversight Do Matter

Boards of directors have a growing set of responsibilities in today’s business climate, including keeping abreast of evolving technology trends and how the organization is preparing for a growing set of cybersecurity risks.

5 September 2023
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Contending with Artificially Intelligent Ransomware

Artificial intelligence is already impacting the ransomware landscape, with greater potential for AI to significantly impact the pace and complexity of ransomware threats in the near future.

1 September 2023
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A Cybertransformation Program to Secure Broadcast Media Networks

Fixed start dates, a skills shortage and insufficient security maturity of broadcast devices are key challenges that broadcast media networks face in securing high-profile broadcasts.

31 August 2023
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Sustainability, Inclusivity and Team Bonding Through Volunteering: CommunITy Day 2023

ISACA’s 2023 CommunITy Day is upcoming on 7 October, and the Auckland, New Zealand, chapter, has a pair of events in its sights, with a focus on sustainability and nature.

30 August 2023
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Ramping Up for Greater Impact

A laser focus on the products, programs and resources the ISACA community finds the most value from is coming into sharper focus.

29 August 2023
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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Your First Certification Exam

By avoiding some common mistakes, certification exam-takers can increase their chances for success on exam day and smooth their path to attaining valuable industry credentials.

28 August 2023
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Cyber Fraud on the India Business Landscape: A Growing Threat

A recent escalation of cyber incidents in India highlight the urgent need for comprehensive, updated cybersecurity strategies on the Indian business landscape.

25 August 2023
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Six of the Best Cybersecurity Blogs

Regularly reading industry blogs can be an entertaining and useful way to keep up to date on the latest happenings and defense techniques on the cybersecurity landscape.

24 August 2023
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Building a Strong Security Culture for Resilience and Digital Trust

Cultivating a robust security culture can enable organizations to mitigate cyber risk, strengthen trust with customers and sharpen organizational compliance posture.

23 August 2023
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ChatGPT and IT Auditing: Opportunities, Threats and Challenges

ChatGPT presents opportunities for IT auditors to be more efficient and productive, but a variety of security, privacy and ethical considerations should be addressed as part of auditors' approach

22 August 2023
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Digital Trust Enhancing Identity Access Management in Cloud Environments

ISACA's Google Cloud Audit Platform Program explores issues of identity and access management, and connection points between cloud audit and digital trust.

21 August 2023
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Four New CMMI Adoption Pieces Available for Community

Several new adoption pieces will enable CMMI to be even more effective at helping organizations across numerous industries rapidly and effectively build capability and improve their performance.

18 August 2023
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You Made the Team, But Are You Really in the Game? Exploring Differences Between Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion, when properly prioritized and implemented, can be a major difference-maker in cybersecurity and other fields that struggle with underrepresentation, both in terms of performance and the ability to attract and retain talented professionals.

17 August 2023
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The Business Benefits of Becoming an ISACA ATO

By becoming an ISACA Accredited Training Organization, enterprises gain access to a robust community of global learners seeking highly in-demand certifications in fields such as security, risk, IT audit, privacy and governance.

16 August 2023
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Compliance and Information Security: Collaborating to Enable the Business

Compliance and information security functions can each make the other stronger, including by collaborating on making business cases and shared budgetary priorities.

15 August 2023
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How to Assess Workplace Culture

Workplace culture can be difficult to measure, but factors such as the organization's risk habits, the tone at the top, attrition rates and employee feedback can provide useful indicators for those charged with assessing culture.

14 August 2023
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Is ESG Auditable?

Auditing ESG transcends the traditional dimensions of financial efficiency, legal matters and technical effectiveness to deal with increasingly recognized areas of importance such as environmental protection, corporate social responsibility and governance of business behavior.

11 August 2023
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How Organizations Can Help Auditors Avoid Burnout

Organizations have several measures they can take to help auditors avoid burnout on the job and improve their mental health, including allowing them to focus on the parts of the job that add the most value.

10 August 2023
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The Role of Deepfake Technology in the Landscape of Misinformation and Cybersecurity Threats

Deepfake technology creates new urgency to revisit and reinforce security protocols, including multi-factor authentication and behavioral biometrics, which can be challenging to replicate.

9 August 2023
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Embracing the ‘Pedagogy of Error’ in Cybersecurity Education

Jeimy J. Cano, the 2023 ISACA Educational Excellence Award for his educational work that empowers students to pursue careers advancing technology, shares his story and motivations in this Q&A interview.

8 August 2023
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Top 3 Cyberthreats Facing the Financial Sector

Ransomware, supply chain threats and phishing attacks are among the leading cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations in the financial sector.

4 August 2023
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The More I Learn, the More Excited I Am to be at ISACA

In his first 50 days, new ISACA CEO Erik Prusch has been doing a lot of studying, listening and preparing to gain a deeper understanding of how to best serve the ISACA community in the months and years to come.

3 August 2023
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Building a New Way to Look at the Universe

Dr. Erika Hamden, the closing keynote speaker at GRC Conference 2023, visits with the ISACA Now blog to share stories from her career, and her passion for science and innovation.

2 August 2023
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What to Do While You Wait for Your CISA, Part 3: 6 Months Forward and the Continuous Game

Having a plan and communicating it to others can set up early-career professionals for success as they prepare to accelerate their career development.

1 August 2023
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How to Conquer Your Cloud Governance Maturity Journey

Scott Reynolds, senior director of enterprise cybersecurity at ISACA, and John Richards, head of developer relations at Paladin Cloud, explore the cloud landscape and its impacts on digital transformation.

31 July 2023
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Navigating Digital Transformation While Cultivating a Security Culture

Scott Reynolds, senior director of enterprise cybersecurity at ISACA, and John Richards, head of developer relations at Paladin Cloud, explore the cloud landscape and its impacts on digital transformation.

28 July 2023
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ISACA: The Right Place to Do the Right Thing

ISACA’s network of digital trust professionals is uniquely positioned to help organizations around the world do the right thing at a time when “the right thing” is much easier said than done.

26 July 2023
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What to Do While You Wait for Your CISA Part 2: Setting Up Your Foundation for Success

Engaging with a local ISACA chapter, seeking out a professional mentor and pursuing the IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate are among the steps early-career audit professionals can take while waiting until they meet the experience requirements for the CISA.

25 July 2023
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The Value of Following a Methodical Approach for SIEM Implementation

Despite many organizations having invested in SIEM solutions, data breaches and other cybersecurity impacts continue to wreak havoc on the enterprise landscape.

24 July 2023
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GRC Keynote Speaker: Time to Go Bold

Shawn Kanungo, author and opening keynote speaker at GRC Conference 2023, shares his views on disruptive technologies, innovation and the importance of being bold in this Q&A with the ISACA Now blog.

21 July 2023
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Emerging Cloud Security Threats: Fileless Attacks on the Rise

A sharp climb in fileless attacks has added to the challenge enterprises face in securing their cloud environments.

20 July 2023
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The Commitment to Continuous Improvement: A CMMI Case Study

ISACA's CMMI maturity model practices have helped Avantare focus on capabilities like ensuring quality, delivering and managing services, sustaining habit and persistence, and more, as a recent case study illustrates.

19 July 2023
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What to Do While You Wait for Your CISA: Part 1, Understanding the CISA and Its Requirements

ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification requires several years of experience, but there are several steps newcomers to the IT audit and assurance field can take to position themselves for success in the meantime.

18 July 2023
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Strengthening Collaboration for Cyber Resilience: The Key to a Secure and Resilient Organization

Ongoing communication and strong relationships between the security and audit functions can lay an important foundation in an organization's efforts to strengthen its cyber resilience.

17 July 2023
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From Sci-Fi to Reality: AI At All Stages of Your Career

Artificial intelligence is not just impactful for rising professionals in digital trust fields: AI has an increasingly important part to play at all levels of the career cycle.

14 July 2023
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Top Effective 10 Data Governance Tools

The rise of ChatGPT gives information security professionals even more to account for while also underscoring critical connection points between security and the overarching need for digital trust.

13 July 2023
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Compliance Tips for SaaS Startups

SaaS organizations getting started with compliance can benefit from some key tips that will help them successfully navigate the compliance landscape.

12 July 2023
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The Future of Cybersecurity Assessments

Data-driven security assessments are gaining momentum and are shaping up to become a valuable component in the future of security assessments.

11 July 2023
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Decoding AI: Insights and Implications for InfoSec

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, but considering the technology is clueless in some important ways, humans' capacity for intuition, empathy and understanding remain key components of the equation for effective security.

10 July 2023
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A New Way to Keep Pace with Privacy

ISACA's Privacy Regulatory Lookup Tool can help practitioners keep pace with a privacy landscape that increasingly is being shaped by new regulations taking effect around the globe.

6 July 2023
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What Do Cybersecurity Analysts Do?

Cybersecurity analysts work in security operations centers, where they review alerts and logs in search of suspicious activities, among many other tasks to protect the enterprise.

5 July 2023
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Protecting Phones, Data, and Your Business from Juice Jacking Risks

Recent warnings about the security risks of using public charging stations, such as at airports, hotels and hospitals, reinforces the value of juice jack blockers and using personal charging devices.

29 June 2023
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Laying the Groundwork for the Future of Girls and Women in STEM

Chiaka Ben-Obi, who earned the 2023 ISACA Technology for Humanity Award for serving as a mentor for young women seeking careers in STEM fields, shares her motivation and vision for a more equitable tech workforce.

29 June 2023
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Leveraging Technology to Help Enhance Trust in Internal Controls Amid Rising Material Weaknesses and Resource Constraints

The rise of material weaknesses leads to significant risks for enterprises and can diminish trust from key stakeholders. Understanding the causes of material weaknesses is an important precursor to developing the needed mitigation strategies.

27 June 2023
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Trust is Not Being Destroyed – Just Changing Form

ISACA Europe Conference: Digital Trust World keynote speaker Rachel Botsman explains why she thinks trust is not being destroyed but rather changing form.

26 June 2023
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Fortifying Zoom Phone Security: A Comprehensive Threat Modeling Analysis

Zoom Phone has emerged as a robust communications tool but utilizing threat modeling and arriving at a better understanding of the attack surface is needed for the tool to reach its potential.

23 June 2023
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Building Effective Defenses Against Social Engineering

By understanding how social engineering works and developing targeted defenses, cybersecurity practitioners can mitigate this perennially damaging threat.

22 June 2023
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Pay for ISACA Certifications is on the Rise

Pay for several ISACA certifications in 2023 tells a promising story for certification-holders, according to recent salary data from Foote Partners LLC.

21 June 2023
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Top Benefits of Becoming an ISACA Accredited Training Organization

ISACA Accredited Training Organizations provide a range of benefits, including increased credibility and access to unique training materials and programs.

20 June 2023
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Ransomware Attacks on the Rise in India: The Need for a Global Culture of Crisis Management

Growing instances of ransomware attacks in India are instructive both of the extent of this threat around the world and the measures that organizations need to put in place to mitigate the risks.

16 June 2023
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TSA’s Plans to Expand Facial Recognition at Airports: A Privacy Perspective

The advancement of facial recognition technology raises an array of privacy concerns, as underscored by the recent expansion of a program through the US Transportation Security Administration.

15 June 2023
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Using Agile Practices for Internal Audit

The value in modern audit is timely data that can be leveraged to improve operating processes and business continuity, tied heavily to the enterprise risk lifecycle

14 June 2023
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IT Risk Assessments: A Process Your CIO or CISO Will Thank You For

Identifying and quantifying risk can be made more straightforward by following six key steps for IT risk assessments.

13 June 2023
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Common Cybersecurity Risks to ICS/OT Systems

Organizations need to protect their industrial control and operational technology systems from cyberthreats, including through regular vulnerability assessments, network segmentation and providing ongoing training on cybersecurity best practices.

12 June 2023
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Join Me in Welcoming ISACA CEO Erik Prusch!

Erik is the right person to lead ISACA into the future. It is clear that he has a values-driven approach, a steady presence, the right vision and a clear focus to take us forward.

12 June 2023
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How ATO and Chapter Training Can Help You Pass Your Certification Exam

ISACA's chapters and Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) offer prime opportunities for certification candidates to prepare for success on their certification exams.

8 June 2023
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New Use Case Highlights Promising MDDAP Results

A new case study demonstrates a successful, real-life application of ISACA’s Medical Device Discovery Appraisal Program (MDDAP).

7 June 2023
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Preparedness for Cloud-based Start-ups

Business continuity plans for start-up companies prepare them for unexpected events that may disrupt operations and can protect critical data, as well as the company's reputation.

6 June 2023
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ChatGPT’s ‘Perfect Storm’: Managing Risk and Eyeing Transformational Change

Organizations looking to make ChatGPT implementations successful need to be mindful of interdisciplinary collaboration that taps technological expertise, regulatory compliance, risk management and operational understanding of the powerful AI chatbot.

5 June 2023
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Understanding and Implementing Digital Trust Effectively

Creating awareness of the full digital trust ecosystem is an important starting point for organizations as they look to build the sound practices and procedures needed to build and sustain digital trust throughout the enterprise.

2 June 2023
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Digital Trust as a Differentiator: Insights from ISACA Digital Trust World Panel

A recent ISACA conference panel in Boston explored how digital trust can become a competitive advantage and how the entire organization must rally around the concept for trust to be delivered.

31 May 2023
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Defensive Programming for Industrial Control Systems

Modern industrial control systems are exposed to the internet, making a proper code environment, defining rule sets and conducting verification increasingly important to protect these critical systems.

30 May 2023
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The 3A-3C Approach to Digital Solutions in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sector

The digital health market is expanding, and cost, compliance and user comfort are essential elements to ensure related digital transformations are going to plan.

26 May 2023
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Digital Trust World Conference: A Fabulous Convergence of Security, Emerging Tech and Lobster Rolls

ISACA's Digital Trust World conference in Boston left me excited about the future of the security profession despite many open questions about how AI and other emerging tech will reshape the profession.

25 May 2023
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Identity as a Service Audit Implications and Best Practices

Identity as a Service can have major implications for audit by dictating the way that organizations manage user identities and access their applications and IT workloads.

23 May 2023
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Securing an AI Ecosystem: The Next Big Cybersecurity Challenge

As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly prominent part of our professional and personal lives, security and control protocols must keep pace with the evolving ecosystem.

24 May 2023
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Where Does Digital Trust Begin? An AMA with World Economic Forum’s Daniel Dobrygowski

Daniel Dobrygowski, the head of governance and trust for the World Economic Forum, was featured in a recent Ask Me Anything discussion on ISACA's Engage community, with a focus on building digital trust and its key implications in business and civil society.

22 May 2023
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Five Tips to Prepare for ISACA’s CDPSE Exam

Top CDPSE exam scorer Chris Fraker shares his tips for success and how the certification benefits privacy professionals and their organizations.

17 May 2023
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Understanding the Risk of Robotic Process Automation

Reviewing vendor-provided scripts and testing systems in contained environments are important measures in dealing with risk stemming from robotic process automation.

17 May 2023
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Maintaining Sovereignty in the Cloud: Controlling Your Digital Future

Cloud users' desire for for control over their data calls for digital sovereignty measures in collaboration with cloud providers.

16 May 2023
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Using Tabletops and Simulations to Build Better Incident Responders

Incident simulations can be highly effective at pinpointing gaps in monitoring and detection processes, and better understanding how to go about catching bad actors.

15 May 2023
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Credential Hacking: The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is capable of helping cybercriminals crack passwords, but the good news is cybersecurity professionals can leverage AI to fight fire with fire.

11 May 2023
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Digital Trust: Focus on the Forest Rather Than the Trees

Digital trust does not come about through any one product or technology but increased transparency in how technology is being developed and deployed would be a good starting point to strengthening trust in the digital ecosystem.

10 May 2023
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Taking Digital Trust from a Lofty Goal to a Measurable Reality

Organizations can turn digital trust into an important competitive advantage, as reinforced by the major takeaways from ISACA's State of Digital Trust 2023 report.

9 May 2023
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ISACA Virtual Conference Keynoter: Never Lose the Spark of a Startup

Marc Randolph, a national bestselling author, executive mentor, angel investor, and the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, will be the opening keynote speaker at the ISACA Virtual Conference: Digital Trust World.

8 May 2023
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The Evolution of Cloud Computing and Distributed Ledger Technology

Enterprises need to have significant trust before they can move forward with delegating data control, storage and application execution to cloud providers.

5 May 2023
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Embarking on the Journey Toward Digital Trust

Dealing with adversity in a trustworthy and transparent way can turn a problem into a big opportunity for a company to strengthen its relationship with customers.

4 May 2023
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Privacy-Preserving Security Analytics

Preserving privacy while outsourcing is a challenge, especially when factoring in considerations such as how to preserve the security and privacy of data at rest.

3 May 2023
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Developing Collective Risk Leadership Through CRISC

The interconnected nature of risks in today's environment calls for a holistic approach to risk management, which can be reinforced through the principles of the CRISC credential.

2 May 2023
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ISACA’s Digital Trust Vision Highlighted in 2022 Annual Report

ISACA's newly released 2022 annual report highlights the digital trust resources that the organization put forward along with other key organizational progress from the year.

1 May 2023
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The Science of Cybersecurity and its Future Challenges

Cybersecurity is a sub-discipline of computer science and a rigorous scientific approach should underpin the work of cybersecurity leaders and practitioners.

28 April 2023
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How the Relationship Between CISOs and Legal Teams is Changing

A closer relationship between CISOs and enterprise legal teams can help CISOs deal with increasing regulatory burdens, how to approach cybersecurity insurance and addressing liability in the event of data breaches.

27 April 2023
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Risk Assessment for Technical Vulnerabilities

Regardless of local regulations, risk assessment for technical vulnerability should supplement an organization’s existing comprehensive security risk assessment, not serve as a substitute.

26 April 2023
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Pentagon Leak Case Shows that Insider Threats Remain a Prominent Risk

The recent high-profile Pentagon leak in the United States underscores the importance of defending against insider threats.

25 April 2023
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United Nations Meeting on the Status of Women Reveals True Gender Parity is Centuries Away

Women across the globe are finding ways to fast-track change and counteract concerning projections for how long it will take to truly erase gender disparities in the tech workforce and society as a whole.

24 April 2023
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Gaining More Than I’ve Given Through ISACA Volunteering

Sunil Bakshi, of India, has relished sharing his expertise and exchanging ideas with members of ISACA's global community through his ISACA volunteer activities.

21 April 2023
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ISACA Volunteer Starts Slow, Seizes Opportunities to Grow

A self-described introvert, Joyce Chua, of Singapore, says her volunteer activities with ISACA helped her build her speaking and collaborating skill set.

20 April 2023
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Volunteer Finds Resources He Needs ‘All Under One Roof’

Chetan Anand says ISACA has provided many of the knowledge resources he is looking for "all under one roof," and he gives back through extensive volunteering.

19 April 2023
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Volunteer Work Provides Fresh Perspectives for InfoSec Professional

Germany-based ISACA volunteer Julia Hermann says her volunteer work with ISACA has exposed her to new perspectives that have furthered her professional growth.

18 April 2023
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Volunteering Pays Quick Dividends for Recent University Graduate

Han Jumashov has become an active ISACA volunteer after relocating to the United States from Turkmenistan to pursue his university degree and the beginning of his professional career.

17 April 2023
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Award-Winner Creates a Culture of Innovation, Adaptability and Inclusion

ISACA Chicago Chapter President Ramona Ratiu reflects on her recent ISACA Inspirational Leadership Award and shares her leadership goals going forward.

14 April 2023
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Why Team Training Leads to Big Business Benefits

Enterprise training can ensure team members are aligned in their decision-making and approaches for more effective team performance and communication with stakeholders.

13 April 2023
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How Automation Can Streamline Your Compliance Journey

Usage of compliance automation technology is rising as organizations that implement it experience a range of benefits.

12 April 2023
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Interactive Tabletop Scenarios: A Comprehensive Approach to Strengthen and Assess Your Incident Response Strategy

Interactive tabletop scenarios, incorporating gamification, can make a big difference in sharpening organizations' incident response preparedness.

11 April 2023
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CMMI Updates Take Performance Improvements to the Next Level

The latest iteration of the CMMI model includes security, safety, data management, people management, and managing virtual workforce best practices.

10 April 2023
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Regulating AI Tech is No Longer an Option: It’s a Must!

Pro-innovation regulation of artificial intelligence is necessary if enterprises and society are going to realize benefits of AI that will outweigh the related risks.

7 April 2023
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Introduction to ICS/OT Systems and their Role in Critical Infrastructure

Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology must be understood and secured effectively to avoid potentially disastrous impacts on critical infrastructure.

6 April 2023
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How CMMI Cybermaturity Platform (CCP) can help your organization implement Zero Trust

ISACA's new eBook is a free resource to guide you on how to simplify the implementation of a Zero Trust strategy in your organization with the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform (CCP).

5 April 2023
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The Exciting Benefits of ISACA’s MDDAP VIP Portal

ISACA's Medical Device Discovery Appraisal Program (MDDAP) Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) Portal launched to collaborators and stakeholders with exciting features and updates.

4 April 2023
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Security Awareness Training: A Critical Success Factor for Organizations

Reducing chances of a data breach, supporting existing systems and increasing customer confidence are among the leading benefits of effective security awareness training programs.

31 March 2023
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‘There is Hope’: Facebook Whistleblower Takes On Misinformation, Addresses Digital Trust

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who will be a keynote speaker at ISACA's upcoming Digital Trust World Boston conference, addresses misinformation and digital trust.

30 March 2023
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Crypto Collapse and Democratizing Auditing

The proliferation of emerging technologies across domains and throughout all layers of an organization is leading to a democratization movement that is not yet well-understood, with IT audit playing a significant part.

29 March 2023
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Insights from a Privacy Jedi

Privacy expert Michelle Dennedy recently shared her insights on emerging privacy trends and key industry challenges in an Ask Me Anything session through ISACA's Engage platform.

28 March 2023
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The Biggest AI Moment Ever for Cybercrime Just Happened

Cybersecurity professionals, beware: the theft and repurposing of powerful AI models is within cybercriminals' reach, and it could be a game-changer.

24 March 2023
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Compliance Automation Journey: Five Steps to Streamline Efforts, Identify Risks, and Improve Team Workflows

When implemented effectively, compliance automation can make a big difference in allowing teams to dedicate their time toward more impactful priorities.

23 March 2023
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Solutions for Digital Identification

While a universal solution for digital identification of internet users might not be realistic, finding solutions that are suitable in various situations is realistic and a worthwhile goal.

22 March 2023
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A Collaborative Approach to Cybersecurity

Since attackers often benefit from cooperative measures, it only makes sense for organizations to collaborate in their efforts to thwart cyberthreats, even if that has historically proven to be challenging.

21 March 2023
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Five Habits to Make Compliance Smoother for Lean Teams

Smaller organizations might find keeping on top of compliance activities to be challenging but there are several key habits that can help lean teams meet compliance responsibilities without feeling overburdened.

20 March 2023
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As in Life, Digital Trust Is a Two-Way Street

It is not only organizations that have eroded trust – people have played a role, also, and both people and organizations need to be a part of fixing what is broken.

17 March 2023
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Software-Defined Networking: The Future of Networking

Software-defined networking provides a modern solution to evolving access challenges that can be problematic for network administrators.

16 March 2023
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Top Risks and Rewards of Moving to the Cloud

Enterprises increasingly are moving to the cloud and seeing major benefits along the way, but it is important to weigh those gains against numerous cloud risks that need to be managed.

14 March 2023
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Influencing Security Decisions with Effective Communication

Effective communication makes a big difference in bolstering leadership buy-in for security programs.

13 March 2023
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Assessing Culture With Help From the US Surgeon General

The importance of organizational culture is now understood to be a major factor in an organization’s overall success.

9 March 2023
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ISACA Foundation Takes Equity Message to White House Office of National Cyber Director

ISACA Foundation recently took its message of equity and inclusion to the White House.

8 March 2023
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Data Privacy: A Public Policy Challenge

Data privacy is not just about information security, governance or customer trust - it also is a public policy challenge.

7 March 2023
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Improved IT Frameworks

Frameworks and IT general control guidance should be reviewed periodically to keep up with industry best practices.

3 March 2023
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LastPass Hack Highlights Importance of Applicable Acceptable Use Policies.

The recent LastPass breach reinforces that Acceptable Use Policies should not be overlooked or underestimated.

2 March 2023
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Five Factors That Turn CISOs into Firefighters

Chief information security officers often find themselves doubling as firefighters - can it be avoided?

1 March 2023
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The Future of Technology Risk

Consider four ways to build stakeholder trust in the technology risk imperative.

28 February 2023
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Five Powerful Quotes on the Black Experience in IT

Despite historically being underrepresented in many IT fields, Black professionals have made a huge impact on digital trust disciplines.

27 February 2023
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The Competitive Advantages of Privacy and Trust

Sound practices in managing privacy and emerging technology implementations pays off for enterprises in creating trust with customers.

24 February 2023
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Mindfulness Amid the Chaos

Anastasiia of the ISACA Kiev Chapter reflects on the difficult last year and the support the chapter has received from ISACA's global community.

23 February 2023
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Examining Information Privacy Realities Contradiction Theory

Allowing our information privacy violation tendency to outweigh our protection tendency because of our self-interests can prove problematic to ourselves and others.

21 February 2023
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Making Risk Management for Agile Projects Effective

ISACA’s Incorporating Risk Management into Agile Projects white paper provides guidance for conducting risk assessment in an agile project context.

20 February 2023
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Five Overlooked Benefits of Having an IT Certification

Some benefits to attaining certifications are obvious but there are many other benefits beneath the surface.

17 February 2023
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Smoothing the Path for an Even Brighter Future for ISACA

ISACA continues to deliver on its digital trust vision while finding new ways to serve its global community.

16 February 2023
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Building Resilience with ISACA

Resilience has become top-of-mind throughout the digital trust fields since the pandemic. The ISACA community can be a great place to sharpen resilience on a number of fronts.

15 February 2023
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Data Protection and Its Impact on the Older Population

Impacts of GDPR and other data protection policies on the elderly population should not be overlooked.

14 February 2023
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FedRAMP for ISVs: How Out-of-Scope Organizations Can Demonstrate Federal Compliance

Some software vendors don’t fall within the scope of FedRAMP and must identify alternate paths to compliance.

13 February 2023
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Data Analytics and Audit: Are We There yet?

Most organizations still have significant obstacles to overcome to implement a robust audit data analytics program.

10 February 2023
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Governance, Processes and Planning: Three Significant Countermeasures to Being Hacked

Governance, processes and planning are three components of cybersecurity management that can address the people vulnerability.

9 February 2023
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Major Challenges Ahead for GRC Professionals in 2023

GRC professionals will need to remain attuned to changes impacting the technology, regulatory and security landscapes to be effective in the year to come.

2 February 2023
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Data Protection in Enterprises

Data protection is maturing toward a more holistic approach, with emphasis on meaningful datasets to enterprises and regulations.

1 February 2023
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Third Party Audit Reports as the New Trust Currency

The compliance audit process can give third parties confidence in an organization’s ability to manage and govern information security and privacy.

30 January 2023
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Assessing the Risk of Emerging Technology: Will Early Assessments Match Reality?

Implementation of emerging technologies requires organizations to rethink their approaches to risk assessment.

26 January 2023
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CMMI Performance Continues to Impress, Improve

The CMMI Performance Report captures encouraging insights in business capability and performance objectives.

25 January 2023
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Categorizing and Handling Sensitive Data

Organizations need to be intentional and diligent about how they classify and handle both regulated and unregulated sensitive data.

24 January 2023
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Recognizing the Hidden Risk and Quantifying Ethical Analysis When Governing Data

An ethics-based algorithm could be useful in moving data governance forward and accounting for overlooked risks.

23 January 2023
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Modern Complexities of Cybersecurity

An ethics-based algorithm could be useful in moving data governance forward and accounting for overlooked risks.

20 January 2023
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ChatGPT and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Auditing

ChatGPT is the latest example of how artificial intelligence can make a substantial impact for IT audit professionals.

18 January 2023
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ISACA Mentorship Program Galvanizing Connections

The ISACA Mentorship Program is leading to new connections and professional growth around the globe.

17 January 2023
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Sizing Up the Global State of Privacy

ISACA's Privacy in Practice 2023 report showcases areas for improvement when it comes to executive support, skills and staffing in the privacy field.

17 January 2023
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Where Privacy Stands Five Years After GDPR

Five years after the GDPR regulation came onto the privacy scene, there is still much progress to make on the people, process and technology fronts for enterprises to be on sturdier ground.

17 January 2023
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How to Ensure Your IT Objectives Align with Organizational Goals

Aligning IT initiatives to overarching enterprise business goals is important and measurable.

12 January 2023
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Five Reasons to Make 2023 the Year to Pursue a Certification

Validation of knowledge and keeping pace with the fast-moving technology landscape are among the leading motivations to pursue an IT certification in 2023.

11 January 2023
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Ransomware Looms Large on Third-Party Risk Landscape

Due diligence and sound risk management are essential to help enterprises prepare for ransomware and other threats involving third-party relationships.

10 January 2023
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The Importance of Embedding a Culture of Privacy by Design

Organizations can gain a competitive advantage by taking deliberate measures to implement privacy by design.

9 January 2023
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How I Survive Imposter Syndrome

Dealing with imposter syndrome can be even more challenging for those living and working in countries in which they are not native speakers.

6 January 2023
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In Search of Great Data Candidates

Identifying the best candidates for data-focused roles can go a long way toward improving an organization's risk profile.

5 January 2023
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How Cyber Pathways Can Help Your Career

The Cyber Pathways Framework could have a significant impact in resolving the ongoing skills crisis in the cybersecurity field.

4 January 2022

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