Topic
Risk & Security
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.
As Kids Head Back to School, So Do Cyber Gangs—Here’s How Educators Can Fight Back
With ransomware attacks on schools surging, government agencies are offering guidance. But is their message getting through? It’s time to turn up the volume.
ICYMI: 3 Cyber Must-Reads for CISOs and Business Leaders This Weekend
This collection of award-winning articles from Focal Point spotlights a lesser-known but costlier threat than ransomware (business email compromise), an elusive group of hackers making a comeback (teens), and a boardroom strategy that can boost a CISO’s profile (and budget).
Drowning in Data? Endpoint Security "Lifeguard" Strategies Can Help
Endpoint security plays a critical role in protecting our digital environment. Here are some lessons that endpoint defenders can learn.
5 Must-See Sessions at Black Hat 2023—and How to Watch Them Later
Yes, Vegas is the place to be this week to catch Black Hat USA 2023, where the world’s leading cybersecurity experts are discussing today’s most pressing security issues. But for those who can’t attend, we’ve picked these highlights to watch virtually.