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Banking security leaders: are you asking the right questions? Here's what peers are asking ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4uAj2Pq We analyzed nearly 290 interactions between banking security leaders and IANS Faculty from December through April 2026. The same questions come up again and again. “How do we manage software supply chain risks within our third-party risk management program?” “How do we detect and defend against AI-weaponized hiring fraud?” “How do we build a deepfake detection and awareness program?” Dig into the pressure points behind these questions and practical next steps to take now. Link above. #BankingSecurity #AISecurity #CISO

We see CISOs as superhuman. But like any of us, they need to understand a problem before they can fix it. In order to accelerate your security program, new CISOs need context across IT, OT, product, and compliance. When welcoming a new CISO, how can you illuminate: 🔆 Which risks matter to the business 🔆 How security performance connects to expected outcomes 🔆 Where accountability actually sits across teams In this Ask‑an‑Expert, Todd Inskeep, IANS Faculty, breaks down how leading organizations structure CISO onboarding from day one. Get the full guidance: https://bit.ly/4eVDiGC #CISO #SecurityStrategy #InfoSec

This week, we have a mix of virtual and in-person events that cover building risk-driven security metrics that matter, ransomware in 2026, and using AI on the security team, as well as our in-person Chicago CISO Roundtable and an in-person Forum in Philadelphia. Plan your week and register today through the links below >>>> https://bit.ly/2vZXss7 ✅ Tuesday, May 19: Philadelphia Forum 2026 >>>> https://bit.ly/4ruLlwE ✅ Tuesday, May 19: Chicago CISO Roundtable >>>> https://bit.ly/4flPBvN ✅ Wednesday, May 20: From Dashboards to Decisions: Build Risk-Driven Security Metrics That Matter >>>> https://bit.ly/4dshDmT #CISO #AI #AIGovernance #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Ransomware

Only 34% of cybersecurity professionals plan to stay with their employer. The top motives: stagnant pay, rising workloads, and unclear career paths. Insights like this empower security leaders and practicioners to advocate for their teams and their own careers. We get perspectives from hundreds of individuals each year to deliver benchmarks that reflect reality. Translate your experience to industry impact. Take the 2026 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation and Career Benchmark Survey: https://bit.ly/42aHBWk #InfoSecJobs #CyberTalent #PayTransparency

Security talent is on the move. Only 34% of professionals plan to stay with their current employer. How can you compete for top talent? The 2026 Cybersecurity Talent Report reveals a wide range of salaries and responsibilities across roles, which makes it difficult to describe indivudal roles. We have job description templates for more than 40 security titles, designed to help you clarify expectations, benchmark compensation, and ground hiring decisions in real-world experience. All you have to do is copy, paste, and tailor to your team. Browse the templates: https://bit.ly/4dnI6Cb #SecurityLeadership #SecurityStaffing #CyberTalent

Security leaders need tools to navigate rapid change—from AI adoption to shifting risk and budget pressures. That’s why we’re investing in our platform, and why we’re excited to welcome Obie Quelland as our new Chief Technology Officer. Obie brings deep experience building and scaling AI-driven, cloud‑native solutions to help turn complex realities into usable insight. “IANS has built something truly unique—a firm that sits at the intersection of deep practitioner expertise and the urgent, evolving needs of cybersecurity leaders," Quelland said. Welcome, Obie. Learn more about IANS innovation: https://bit.ly/4u601Ep #CTO #InfoSec #SecurityLeadership

Security budgets in small and mid-market organizations increased just 2% in 2025—down from 7% last year. For many security leaders, flat or declining budgets mean real reductions in headcount, tooling, or coverage. How can you cope when resources are tight? 📝 Document what your program covers to ensure intentional risk acceptance. ⚙️ Extend capacity with managed services and automation. 🤝 Invest in cross-functional relationships to scale your team's influence. Want to see how peers allocate their budgets across compensation, training, and more? Download the snapshot report: https://bit.ly/4u7MzA3 #SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #MidMarket

It’s not realistic to expect patches to happen immediately. But the pressure to address vulnerabilities faster keeps rising. Exploits happen before SLAs expire, backlogs grow, and you're left explaining why risk still exists. This Wednesday, Adrian Sanabria will cover: 🔸 Why develop a hybrid approach to vulnerability management 🔸 How to prioritize patches based on real business risk 🔸 How AI is changing vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and remediation Register now: https://bit.ly/49v4iZJ

This week, we have a mix of virtual and in-person events covering Microsoft Copilot in production, vulnerability management, and putting AI governance into action, as well as our Long Beach CISO Roundtable and an in-person AI governance event in Boston. Plan your week and register today through the links below >>>> https://bit.ly/2vZXss7 ✅ Tuesday, May 12: Microsoft Copilot in Production: Security Realities, Adoption Failures, and What Actually Works >>>> https://bit.ly/48DVrEN ✅ Wednesday, May 13: Long Beach CISO Roundtable >>>> https://bit.ly/4tcwBmM ✅ Wednesday, May 13: Rethinking Vulnerability Management: When the Patch Can’t Come Fast Enough (and Issues Go Unpatched for Years) >>>> https://bit.ly/49v4iZJ ✅ Thursday, May 14: Put AI Governance into Action >>>> https://bit.ly/4tVUMak #AIGovernance #CISO #InfoSec #Cybersecurity #Privacy

Peer-driven benchmarks give you the clarity to justify decisions and communicate priorities to executives and the board. Take the CISO Compensation & Budget Survey for early access to powerful data. Share insights: https://bit.ly/3MqTUUN #CISOBenchmark #SecurityLeadership #InfoSec