Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Don’t overcomplicate security.

Happy Saturday! 😎

Cybersecurity isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about focusing on what works. That’s the core message from Danny Jenkins, who sat down with The National CIO Review to discuss practical security strategies for IT leaders. With 20+ years in the field, Jenkins emphasized that strong fundamentals matter more than hype. Limit access, communicate clearly, and don’t overcomplicate security.

🔍 Key Headlines 

  • SolarWinds’ CISO, Tim Brown, speaks out on the growing personal risks for security leaders. 😬

  • The DOJ has indicted 12 individuals in a decade-long hacking campaign.

  • ⏳ Federal agencies have been given an urgent deadline to patch critical vulnerabilities.

🚨 Strategic Insights 

  • As the role of security leaders continues to change, how should CISOs adapt to growing legal and operational risks?

  • In the first 180 days of your new CISO role? Here’s what you need to know… 💡

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Danny Jenkins’ Cybersecurity Advice: Focus on What Works

At the recent Zero Trust World conference, The National CIO Review sat down with Danny Jenkins, CEO and Co-Founder of ThreatLocker, a leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, to discuss the most pressing cybersecurity strategies for technology leaders.

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EXTRA BYTES

In recent years, the role of CISOs has come under intense scrutiny, especially concerning personal liability in the event of data breaches. Tim Brown, the CISO at SolarWinds, recently addressed these concerns.

VMware has confirmed that three critical security vulnerabilities are being actively exploited, prompting urgent warnings from both the company and federal cybersecurity officials.

The U.S. DOJ has unsealed indictments against 12 Chinese nationals, accusing them of a decade-long cyber espionage campaign.

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