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Cyber Governance: Growing Expectations for Information Security Oversight and Accountability

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

At the same time, this dependency exposes corporate issuers to an increasing amount of information security-related risk, raising alarm among stakeholders. Good information security oversight should seek to reduce a company’s potential risk of harmful economic outcomes. more…)

Technology

New Cyber Security Regulations Issued by Veterans Affairs

Gross Mendelsohn

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Government contractors who do business with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) will soon have a great deal of increased cyber security and data privacy responsibilities after the VA recently updated cyber security compliance regulations.

Compliance

Palo Alto Networks Bolsters Security Portfolio with $625M Talon Cyber Security Acquisition

Benzinga

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Palo Alto Networks, Inc (NASDAQ: PANW ) has agreed to acquire Talon Cyber Security, a pioneer of Enterprise Browser technology, for $625 million. Talon's Enterprise Browser provides a cutting-edge solution that, combined with Prisma SASE, will enable users to access business applications from any device securely.

Technology

CrossComply by AuditBoard Wins 2022 Fortress Cyber Security Award for Second Year Running

Audit Board

JUNE 7, 2022

Best-in-breed information security compliance and IT risk solution to be showcased June 7-10 at Gartner’s Security & Risk Management Summit. . Together, these features accelerate security compliance programs for overburdened information security and GRC teams to unlock rapid growth and scale.

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Mastercard Strengthens Customer Security With New AI ‘Cyber Shield’

Business Wire M&A

MARCH 20, 2023

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard today acquired cloud-based cybersecurity company Baffin Bay Networks to better help businesses deal with the increasingly challenging nature of cyber-attacks. The acquisition further strengthens Mastercard’s broader services offerings and value beyond the payment transact

Audits of information security or cyber may be short

Norman Marks

APRIL 22, 2022

I have been involved in information security, either auditing it or being responsible for the function at a couple of financial institutions, for a very long time. To me, cyber is not separate from information security.

Compliance

Uptime Institute Completes Acquisition of LEET Security S.L. to Deliver Comprehensive Cyber Security Rating System

Business Wire M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

portfolio company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of LEET Security S.L. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uptime Institute,(“Uptime”) the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority, a Dominus Capital, L.P.

Cyber Security Ranks as Top Risk for Enterprises in 2024

Audit Board

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a continuation of a trend identified by the 2023 Focus on the Future survey, the top 2024 risk cited by internal audit leaders is cyber and data security, with more than 80% of respondents not only rating this risk highly but also giving it the top spot for expected audit efforts in 2024.

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Tech Companies Lean on Cyber to Go Faster and Gain Trust

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 21, 2022

National Sector Leader of Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Vijay Jajoo is Principal of Cyber Security Services, at KPMG LLP. Tech company leaders name cyber security as both the greatest threat and greatest operational priority. This post is based on their KPMG memorandum.

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Railway Cyber Security Market to Hit USD 16.72 Billion by 2028 | Railway Cyber Security Industry to Exhibit 7.97% CAGR till 2022-2028

Benzinga

APRIL 1, 2022

Pune, India, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Railway cyber security market size is projected to hit USD 16.72 The global Railway cyber security Market size stood at USD 9.18 The rising incidences of cyber-attacks and data leakages are expected to boost the market growth. billion in 2020 and USD 9.77

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Cisco agrees $28bn deal for cyber security group Splunk

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

US tech company seeks to propel next generation of AI-enabled online security

Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 27, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Hester M. Securities and Exchange Commission. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff. Peirce, U.S. Accordingly, I dissent.

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Building Effective Cybersecurity Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The increasing prevalence of cyber attacks, notably ransomware, coupled with declining availability of cyber insurance, is leaving companies increasingly exposed to the often-significant impacts of a cybersecurity incident. Ensuring oversight structures are in place at board level is a key feature of cyber governance.

How cyber governance and disclosures are closing the gaps in 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Meanwhile, more guidance on cyber oversight and disclosure is here or on its way, from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or commission), which proposed new rules earlier in 2022; and from Congress, which recently passed far‑reaching legislation. ISS) added 11 new cyber risk factors to its Governance QualityScore in 2021. (ISS)

Thoma Bravo agrees to buy UK-listed Darktrace in $5bn deal

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 26, 2024

Offer comes less than two years after private equity group previously held talks about buying cyber security company

Equity

With 13.4% CAGR, Global Cyber Security Market Size to Surpass USD 376.32 Billion in 2029

Benzinga

JUNE 14, 2022

Pune, India, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Cyber Security Market Size is projected to reach USD 376.32 Fortune Business Insights has presented this information in its report titled, "Global Cyber Security Market Share, 2022-2029". Cyber Security Industry Developments-. Forecast Period.

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Cyber Security in BFSI Market Global Industry Overview, Growth Opportunities, Investment Pocket Analysis, Competitive Landscape, MMR Competition Matrix, and Industry Forecast to 2029

Benzinga

JANUARY 3, 2023

03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Maximize Market Research, Cyber Security in BFSI Market was valued at USD 38.72 Cyber Security in BFSI Market Scope and Research Methodology. The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the Cyber Security in BFSI Market began with capturing data on key players revenues.

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Remarks by Commissioner Lizárraga before the Digital Directors Network 2023 Conference

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 17, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Jaime Lizárraga is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Lizárraga and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Cybersecurity for Investors: Why Digital Defenses Require Good Governance

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Hacker attacks and data breaches have pushed cyber and data security to the top of company agendas everywhere. Investors must get to grips with the governance issues and growing business risks as a digitally powered world grapples with the need for more secure defenses. Cyber and data security is a hot topic across sectors.

With 9.7% CAGR, Cyber Security Managed Services Market Size to Reach USD 25.77 Billion [2022-2029]

Benzinga

OCTOBER 17, 2022

17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cyber security managed services market size was valued at USD 12.52 This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights, in its report, titled, "Cyber Security Managed Services Market Share, 2022-2029.". Pune, India, Oct. billion in 2021. billion in 2022 to USD 25.77

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From cyber strategy to Implementation: what CEOs and boards need to Know

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 20, 2023

The swift, decisive follow-up indicates that the administration recognizes how serious the cyber threat is to national security and critical infrastructures. more…)

7 Ways Companies’ Cyber-Related Governance Disclosures Will Evolve Post-SEC Rule Change

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here are seven ways cyber disclosures of publicly traded companies should evolve to meet investor expectations: (more…) As cybersecurity risks have become more prevalent and costly, shareholders have put increased expectations on the Board, who is in place to protect the value of their investment.

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ESG and C: Does Cybersecurity Deserve Its Own Pillar in ESG Frameworks?

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Thefts of personal information during a cybersecurity breach erode trust on the part of customers investors, employees and other stakeholders, demonstrating the link between cyber risk and social risk. All this evidence shows that either cybersecurity is already part of ESG, and, perhaps, a more appropriate abbreviation should be ESGC.

Technology

Airbus works on offer worth up to €1.8bn for Atos cyber security unit

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 2, 2024

French IT services group seeks to restructure and cut its debt load

Thoma Bravo agrees $6.9bn deal for cyber security group SailPoint

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 11, 2022

Leveraged buyout market is roaring back to life after a pause amid rising volatility and war in Ukraine

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Cybersecurity Disclosures What Progress has been made?

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Disclosures on cybersecurity practices for the S&P 500 and the remainder of the Russell 3000 are inching forwards in the face of increased expectations to be introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early 2023, though not in every instance. information security training programs. Key Takeaways.

Jerry Bessette

M&A Leadership Council

MARCH 27, 2024

Jerry Bessette Chief Operating Officer, Cyber Defense Labs Jerry Bessette serves as Chief Operating Officer for Cyber Defense Labs. He brings a long-standing, successful c-suite leadership career in cyber security operations from the public and private sectors. Last name: Bessette Special Guest:

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The value of cyber insurance for health care providers

LaPorte

AUGUST 24, 2023

(authored by RSM US LLP) Health care organizations that fail to continuously monitor their cyber insurance coverage become at risk due to escalating security challenges. The post The value of cyber insurance for health care providers first appeared on LaPorte.

UK regulator makes U-turn on Avast-Norton cyber security deal

Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2022

Avast shares rise more than 40% after CMA provisionally agrees $8bn merger with US rival

How To Prepare for Cyber Disclosures In a New Era of Transparency

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its final rule on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure on July 26, 2023. Many companies are not ready today to reveal their cyber capabilities to the extent that the new rule requires. This post is based on their PwC memorandum.

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Managing the business risk that is cyber

Norman Marks

MARCH 1, 2023

The intent is to help business leaders and information security practitioners discuss cyber risk in business rather than technical language, enabling executives and the board to make informed and intelligent business decisions. It’s not enough to say that cyber […]

Compliance

SEC Enforcement: 2023 Year in Review

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 13, 2024

3] There continues to be much litigation around the threshold issue of which digital assets will be considered securities subject to, among other things, the registration requirements of the securities laws. The SEC also brought a number of high-profile enforcement actions in 2023 whose resolution will turn on that question.

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Weekly Roundup: February 16-22, 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Supreme Court A Theory of the REIT Posted by Jason Oh and Andrew Verstein, UCLA School of Law, on Monday, February 19, 2024 Tags: governance , Real Estate , REITs , Takeover , tax CCEOs Should Address 7 Questions When Considering a Human Rights Policy Posted by Dian Zhang and Kate Jordan, Gartner, Inc.,

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Cisco/Splunk: M&A deal could signal start of rate acceptance

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Silicon Valley mainstay acquires cyber security software company $28bn in cash

SEC Enforcement: Year in Review

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 12, 2023

Untested Positions Regarding Cryptocurrency : The SEC continues to take untested positions that various forms of digital assets are securities subject to, among other things, the registration requirements of the securities laws. more…)

Compliance

Thales chief on the lookout for acquisitions

Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Even after the recent €4bn deal spree, Patrice Caine is keen to bolster operations including cyber security

A Primer on DAOs

Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Although most have been focused on cyber-related projects, their presence has been expanding beyond the cyber realm. DAOs have been created for varied purposes, both charitable and profit-making. Further, the technological infrastructure is complicated and the legal structures can be cumbersome.

Technology

Cyber Risk and Voluntary Service Organization Control (SOC) Audits

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 24, 2022

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remarked in April 2021 that “The risk that we keep our eyes on the most now is cyber risk.”. I find that the scope of these audits typically includes controls over data security, data processing integrity, and data privacy. more…).

Technology

Trust, Risk, and Opportunity: Overseeing a Comprehensive Data and Privacy Strategy

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Joseph Nocera is a Partner in Cyber, Risk and Regulatory Marketing at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Converting data into value, securely and ethically, is the business imperative for the next decade. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. In today’s world, data is power.

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Weekly Roundup: August 18-24, 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 25, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, August 24, 2023 Tags: advisors , Financial regulation , investors , issuers , Monetary policy , Private funds , SEC enforcement , Transparency Statement by Chair Gensler on Private Fund Advisers Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Uyeda, U.S.

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Weekly Roundup: November 3-9, 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Tags: Clawbacks , Proxy season , SEC , SPACs Top 5 SEC Developments Posted by Haimavathi V. Uyeda, U.S.

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How can organisations build their resilience to cybersecurity threats?

Avanade

JANUARY 2, 2023

Malcolm Barske, Avanade’s Security Lead for the UK & Ireland, explains why it’s never been more critical to build resilience and protect your organisation against cyber-attacks.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Zencom Telecommunications Limited and Communicate Technology PLC

Benchmark Report

JULY 7, 2022

Since 2011, Communicate has been a specialist in IT, telecoms and cyber-security, keeping over 500 businesses and 50,000 users connected and secure across the UK. Zencom supplies inbound and outbound call services to SMEs and blue-chip companies including call routing, invoicing and online real-time management call statistics.

Technology

Debunking the Myths About Cyber Risk Quantification

Audit Board

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Many leading organizations have embraced cyber risk quantification to understand the financial impact of a cyber risk event. Myth 1: Cyber risk quantification is too complex. Cyber risk quantification can be complex, but several tools and resources are available to make it more accessible to organizations of all sizes.

Cyber Governance: Growing Expectations for Information Security Oversight and Accountability

New Cyber Security Regulations Issued by Veterans Affairs

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Palo Alto Networks Bolsters Security Portfolio with $625M Talon Cyber Security Acquisition

CrossComply by AuditBoard Wins 2022 Fortress Cyber Security Award for Second Year Running

Mastercard Strengthens Customer Security With New AI ‘Cyber Shield’

Audits of information security or cyber may be short

Uptime Institute Completes Acquisition of LEET Security S.L. to Deliver Comprehensive Cyber Security Rating System

Cyber Security Ranks as Top Risk for Enterprises in 2024

Tech Companies Lean on Cyber to Go Faster and Gain Trust

Railway Cyber Security Market to Hit USD 16.72 Billion by 2028 | Railway Cyber Security Industry to Exhibit 7.97% CAGR till 2022-2028

Cisco agrees $28bn deal for cyber security group Splunk

Statement by Commissioner Peirce on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures

Building Effective Cybersecurity Governance

How cyber governance and disclosures are closing the gaps in 2022

Thoma Bravo agrees to buy UK-listed Darktrace in $5bn deal

With 13.4% CAGR, Global Cyber Security Market Size to Surpass USD 376.32 Billion in 2029

Cyber Security in BFSI Market Global Industry Overview, Growth Opportunities, Investment Pocket Analysis, Competitive Landscape, MMR Competition Matrix, and Industry Forecast to 2029

Remarks by Commissioner Lizárraga before the Digital Directors Network 2023 Conference

Cybersecurity for Investors: Why Digital Defenses Require Good Governance

With 9.7% CAGR, Cyber Security Managed Services Market Size to Reach USD 25.77 Billion [2022-2029]

From cyber strategy to Implementation: what CEOs and boards need to Know

7 Ways Companies’ Cyber-Related Governance Disclosures Will Evolve Post-SEC Rule Change

ESG and C: Does Cybersecurity Deserve Its Own Pillar in ESG Frameworks?

Airbus works on offer worth up to €1.8bn for Atos cyber security unit

Thoma Bravo agrees $6.9bn deal for cyber security group SailPoint

Cybersecurity Disclosures What Progress has been made?

Jerry Bessette

The value of cyber insurance for health care providers

UK regulator makes U-turn on Avast-Norton cyber security deal

How To Prepare for Cyber Disclosures In a New Era of Transparency

Managing the business risk that is cyber

SEC Enforcement: 2023 Year in Review

Weekly Roundup: February 16-22, 2024

Cisco/Splunk: M&A deal could signal start of rate acceptance

SEC Enforcement: Year in Review

Thales chief on the lookout for acquisitions

A Primer on DAOs

Cyber Risk and Voluntary Service Organization Control (SOC) Audits

Trust, Risk, and Opportunity: Overseeing a Comprehensive Data and Privacy Strategy

Weekly Roundup: August 18-24, 2023

Weekly Roundup: November 3-9, 2023

How can organisations build their resilience to cybersecurity threats?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Zencom Telecommunications Limited and Communicate Technology PLC

Debunking the Myths About Cyber Risk Quantification

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