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Explore insights on security leadership and management, featuring best practices, strategies, and expert advice to effectively lead security teams and programs.

]]> https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2227-security-leadership-and-management en-us Charter Names Chris Hacker Head of Corporate Security Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352-charter-names-chris-hacker-head-of-corporate-security Everything in One Place: Best Practices for Keeping Mobile Devices Secure With everything a cell phone can access, it’s imperative that they remain secure.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102345 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102345-everything-in-one-place-best-practices-for-keeping-mobile-devices-secure Only 9% of Organizations Patch Critical Vulnerabilities in 24 Hours algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Only 9% remediate high-severity flaws in production within 24 hours; 74% do so in one to seven days. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102338 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102338-only-9-of-organizations-patch-critical-vulnerabilities-in-24-hours Allied Universal Acquires Canadian Investigative Firm IRM Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324-allied-universal-acquires-canadian-investigative-firm-irm What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, we discuss the state of the security industry for women.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102314 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102314-what-industry-leaders-can-do-to-support-women-in-security Cultural Fit Decides If You Will Thrive in a New Security Role jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274-cultural-fit-decides-if-you-will-thrive-in-a-new-security-role Strategies, Expert Insights from the 2026 Verizon DBIR algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The overarching theme of this year’s report is “keeping a strong foundation in the face of change.”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102313 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102313-strategies-expert-insights-from-the-2026-verizon-dbir Financial Services, Cybersecurity and the Evolving Threat Landscape algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) How can financial institutions manage evolving cyber threats?


]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102310 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102310-financial-services-cybersecurity-and-the-evolving-threat-landscape Credential Management in High Turnover Environments In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303-credential-management-in-high-turnover-environments Security Leadership Has a Soundtrack Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273-security-leadership-has-a-soundtrack Security Isn’t a Commodity. Neither Is Off-Duty Law Enforcement During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305-security-isnt-a-commodity-neither-is-off-duty-law-enforcement Funding Has Limited Security Readiness Limited security funding opens organizations to threat actors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102269 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102269-funding-has-limited-security-readiness The Bench You'll Need in Three Years Depends on Decisions You Make Now Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102299 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102299-the-bench-youll-need-in-three-years-depends-on-decisions-you-make-now Cybersecurity Is No Longer a Gatekeeper, But the Engine of Delivery Across Digital Economy Cybersecurity is no longer a function that can be delegated and reviewed after the fact. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102297 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102297-cybersecurity-is-no-longer-a-gatekeeper-but-the-engine-of-delivery-across-digital-economy Why Security Leaders Need to Move Beyond the Mental Illness Narrative For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267-why-security-leaders-need-to-move-beyond-the-mental-illness-narrative Digital Trust and Identity at ISC West ISC West keynote highlights how gaps across physical access points, digital systems and human processes undermine trust and organizational resilience.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102258 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102258-digital-trust-and-identity-at-isc-west AI Will Tell Your Breach Story for the Next Two Years — Day One Decides What It Says The companies that win the AI-era reputation fight will be the ones whose CISOs and CCOs share a line item, a runbook, and a dashboard. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102295 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102295-ai-will-tell-your-breach-story-for-the-next-two-years-day-one-decides-what-it-says Partners in Protection: How to Utilize a Canine Security Force Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256-partners-in-protection-how-to-utilize-a-canine-security-force Cybersecurity Professionals Need to Think Like Business Leaders When CISOs, CIOs, and other cyber leaders approach the board, they often run into a familiar problem: the C-suite doesn’t speak their language. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102288 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102288-cybersecurity-professionals-need-to-think-like-business-leaders 5 Skills That Will Serve You in Your Security Career algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) An experienced security consultant shares what she has learned as a corporate security executive and as the CEO of a consulting group.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102254 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102254-5-skills-that-will-serve-you-in-your-security-career The Art of Security: It Is Time to Rethink the CISO’s Role The CISO’s role, and the cultural and strategic mindset that influences it, must change.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102286 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102286-the-art-of-security-it-is-time-to-rethink-the-cisos-role 12 Tips for Building an Effective Security Budget Alan Saquella, CPP, shares 12 tips for building a strong security budget.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247-12-tips-for-building-an-effective-security-budget Building Public/Private Partnerships That Actually Move the Needle Public and private sector partnerships strengthen security at every level.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102223 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102223-building-public-private-partnerships-that-actually-move-the-needle Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure as Global Tensions Rise Security leader discusses protecting critical infrastructure as geopolitical tensions grow.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102222 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102222-protecting-us-critical-infrastructure-as-global-tensions-rise What the Medtronic Breach Means for Security Experts algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security experts are sharing their insights on the broader implications of this breach.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102266 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102266-what-the-medtronic-breach-means-for-security-experts Security Career or Security Blanket? Turning Fearful Staying into Commitment jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102218 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102218-security-career-or-security-blanket-turning-fearful-staying-into-commitment Succeeding an Underwhelming Leader Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102217 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102217-succeeding-an-underwhelming-leader Security Leaders Discuss the Claude Mythos Breach algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) What security experts are saying about the Claude Mythos breach. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102253 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102253-security-leaders-discuss-the-claude-mythos-breach NIST’s New Prioritization Criteria for CVEs, Examined by Experts algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) NIST recently changed how it handles CVEs. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102255 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102255-nists-new-prioritization-criteria-for-cves-examined-by-experts How Should Effective AI Red Teams Operate? algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Dr. Peter Garraghan speaks with Security magazine about AI-specific red teaming. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102249 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102249-how-should-effective-ai-red-teams-operate