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Risk & Security
Why our AI world demands a remediation-first approach to exposure management
Explore how a remediation‑first model turns exposure data into meaningful risk reduction in an AI world.
Why EDR isn't enough on its own
Security teams don’t struggle because they lack tools. Most have plenty. What they struggle with is confidence. Confidence that they’ve seen the full scope of an incident, that nothing was missed, and that the threat is truly eliminated.
The CISO Is Leaving – Now What? These 5 Succession Plan Tips Will Keep Orgs Safer
Increasing compliance demands, regulatory mandates, and a host of other stressors can mean a pretty short tenure for the average CISO. Don’t get caught scrambling to fill the role: Follow these best practices to keep the transition smooth and your organization safe.
What Is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?
Learn what multifactor authentication is, how it works, common types, and why it's critical to modern cybersecurity.
How Federal Agencies Can Prep (Faster) for the Coming Quantum Threat
Accenture’s Stephen Harper talks about his work with federal agencies as they start getting a handle on their quantum-vulnerable algorithms. He wants to speed up the process – and he hopes the private sector is paying attention, because when “Q-Day” hits, no network with standard encryption will be safe.
CISO Success Story: Evolving From Breaches to Business Strategy
Stratascale’s Joseph Karpenko explains how cybersecurity leaders are stepping beyond technical domains to become strategic partners – bridging risk, revenue, and resilience in the face of rising threats.
RSAC 2025: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Largest Cybersecurity Conference
As IT execs, security leaders and tech lovers head to San Francisco for the RSAC 2025 Conference, our RSAC veteran (27 years and counting) reveals next week’s must-see sessions, speakers, and networking opps,– plus some unofficial ways to recharge and changes you should know about.
Quantum Computing Is Advancing Fast: A Cybersecurity Pocket Guide
The accelerating pace of research has shifted quantum from a distant prospect to a more urgent concern – and the security stakes are too high to postpone preparedness. Here are the steps to start taking now.
CIO Success Story: Looking At the Flip Side of Third-Party Risk
In the second of an ongoing series of one-on-one interviews with security leaders, Focal Point sits down with Stephen Held of architectural engineering firm Leo A Daly to discuss his not-so-typical take on third party risk.
Best New (Cyber) Read: The ‘Star Wars’ Guide to Cyber Threats
Focal Point talked to Adam Shostack, whose new book uses the blockbuster movie franchise to illuminate today’s threat landscape for public and private enterprise. Lesson No. 1: Think like R2-D2.
Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools Are Surging. A Veteran Cyber Defender Explains Why
Education security expert Doug Levin, co-founder and national director of K12 SIX, is increasingly engaged in a man-vs.-machine cyberbattle to protect school districts from ransomware attacks.
Tanium XEM and ROI: A Powerful Duo for Government Cybersecurity
How Forrester Consulting's insights helped Tanium develop an analysis tool that can shed light into the economic impact of XEM for state and local government.