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Putting a vulnerability debt figure together involves work, but having vulnerability debt figures lets you measure real-world values against your overall security posture.

Welcome to today’s edition of Secret CISO, where we unravel the intricate web of cybersecurity challenges and breakthroughs. As we dive into the stories shaping the digital security landscape, a common thread emerges: the relentless pursuit of safeguarding data and systems against evolving threats. In an unprecedented event, the world witnesses the largest data leak in history, with 16 billion records exposed from major platforms. This colossal breach, an aggregation of multiple leaks, undersco

In a market where security budgets flatten while threats accelerate, improving analyst throughput is fiscal stewardship.

Many cybersecurity professionals still don’t feel comfortable admitting when they need a break. And the impact goes beyond being overworked.

Security teams are no longer just the last line of defense — they are the foundation for responsible AI adoption.

When security becomes a performance, the fallout isn’t just technical, it’s organizational.

Third-party risks are increasing dramatically, requiring CISOs to evolve from periodic assessments to continuous monitoring and treating partner vulnerabilities as their own to enhance organizational resilience.

This alignment makes a successful CISO, but creating the same sentiment across business leadership creates a culture of commitment and greatly contributes to achieving goals.

During the opening keynote at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2025, analysts weighed in on how CISOs and security teams can use security fervor around AI and other tech to the betterment of their security posture.

During “CISO: The Worst Job I Ever Wanted,” several chief information security officers reveal how difficult it is to be in a role that, despite being around for decades, remains undefined.