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Overcoming Cybersecurity Communications Barriers

Overcoming Cybersecurity Communications Barriers

There remains a problematic disconnect between the languages spoken by cybersecurity professionals and a company's senior executives and board.

By David McCann | August 20, 2019

Are CFOs Naive on Cyber Insurance Value?

Are CFOs Naive on Cyber Insurance Value?

The insurance doesn't cover many of the losses finance chiefs think it does, research suggests.

By David McCann | August 12, 2019

AI: Revolutionary Technology but a Big Business Risk

AI: Revolutionary Technology but a Big Business Risk

The risks to companies posed by the frenzied development of artificial intelligence tools seem nearly limitless.

By David McCann | March 23, 2018

How CFOs Can Budget to Boost Cybersecurity

How CFOs Can Budget to Boost Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer seen as a technology risk but rather as a business-critical financial risk.

By Christopher O'Hara | January 19, 2017

IRS Still Has ‘Significant’ Flaws in Data Security

IRS Still Has ‘Significant’ Flaws in Data Security

Continuing access control weaknesses could allow unauthorized users to gain access to taxpayer data, a government watchdog says.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 4, 2016

Managing Cloud Usage Risks

Managing Cloud Usage Risks

Do you have a complete picture of the cloud-based applications and services in use across your enterprise?

By Vincent Ryan | September 14, 2015

CFO’s Daily Roundup: July 14, 2015

CFO’s Daily Roundup: July 14, 2015

A collection of CFO.com's articles and stories published on July 14, 2015

By Kerry Maruna | July 14, 2015

How to Respond to a Data Breach

Workplace Issues

How to Respond to a Data Breach

Incident response plans are one of the most neglected aspects of information security.

By John Parkinson | July 14, 2015

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

You don't have to know the technical details, but it's important to grasp big-picture issues so you can discuss them with key stakeholders.

By Kate Fazzini | June 9, 2015

6 Ways to Combat Internal Threats to Data Security

Workplace Issues

6 Ways to Combat Internal Threats to Data Security

Companies can cut down on the number of data breaches attributable to employee error or fraudulent behavior.

By Mary A. Chaput | May 7, 2015

Businesses Still Lax Over Payment Card Security

Businesses Still Lax Over Payment Card Security

Retailers and merchants still have a lot of work to do to stay compliant with international payment data security standards.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2015

IT Security Spending Falls as Attacks Increase

IT Security Spending Falls as Attacks Increase

Small companies in particular pared back their cyber-security budgets this year, according to PwC.

By Matthew Heller | October 1, 2014

How Exposed Is Your Data?

Risk & Compliance

How Exposed Is Your Data?

To find out, CFOs must pose these questions to their heads of IT security.

By John Parkinson | February 13, 2014

Meet the Worst Violators of Cyber-Security Policies

Meet the Worst Violators of Cyber-Security Policies

When senior managers don't follow information-security policies, they set a dangerous and destructive tone.

By Alissa Ponchione | January 17, 2014

Look Who’s Hacking Now

Look Who’s Hacking Now

Computer break-ins are on the rise. Internet hackers are getting the blame, but insiders pose the greater threat. How can companies defend their data?

By Edward Teach | February 1, 1998