How your team responds to a data breach can make a $1.5 million difference in damages. In our latest blog, Security Consultant Derek Rowe answers frequently asked questions about critical incident response training. This FAQ covers everything from what to look for in a class and how to grade your IT training maturity, to how IT training impacts compliance and BCDR.

Don’t wait for an attack to find out how prepared your team is. Read the blog: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/critical-incident-response-training-your-top-questions-answered/

Register for Cyberside Chats: Live! Quantum Shift: How Cybersecurity Must Evolve Now!

Quantum computing is on the horizon, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about cybersecurity. Join our April 23rd live session where cybersecurity experts @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin will dive into the implications of quantum technology on encryption and data security. Learn what steps security leaders should take today to prepare for this disruptive shift.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and stay ahead of emerging threats. Register now!

https://www.lmgsecurity.com/event/cyberside-chats-live-april25/

https://www.europesays.com/1987213/ Top Technology Executives Recognized at the 2025 SeattleCIO #america #cio #CIOAwards #InspireLeadershipNetwork #InternationalCIOLeadershipAssociation #LEADERSHIP #ORBIE #ORBIEAwards #science #SeattleCIO #SeattleCIOORBIEAwards #technology #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #USA

98% of orgs say upskilling is key to their 2024 tech talent strategy.

Certifications now rank above degrees in hiring—and cross-skilling beats hiring for most tech domains.

Learn how this impacts your career and your team in our Tech Talent Report: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/2024-tech-talent-report/

How CIOs can course-correct data strategies with AI goals in mind.

https://www.ciodive.com/news/AI-ready-data-strategy-CIO-approach-tips/744513/ #CIO #AI #InfoSys #Data #Business

Are Encryption Backdoors Putting Your Organization at Risk?

In this clip, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin explain why encryption backdoors are a nightmare for organizations, creating security gaps that cybercriminals can exploit.
Watch this full episode of Cyberside Chats to hear Sherri and Matt break down Apple’s battle against the UK’s demands for backdoor access, the worldwide backlash, and what it all means for cybersecurity professionals.

We'll cover:
Why backdoors are a double-edged sword for security
Historical backdoor failures that left organizations exposed
Pro tips to strengthen your security posture against evolving encryption policies

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/5HhNKMIJkCQ
Listen to the podcast: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/the-encryption-battle-security-savior-or-cyber-risk/

"#IT leaders are driving a new #cloudcomputing era"

Maybe 'new normal', but not new. Pragmatic #CIO , #CTO has always seen #cloud as a platform, not a religion, so used #hybridcloud, #multicloud, on-premises, #MSP, #datacenter - where they make sense.

What do you think?

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3845411/it-leaders-are-driving-a-new-cloud-computing-era.html

"9 key metrics for #IT success"

Super ideas for any #CIO, #CTO and esp. for aspiring IT #leadership. Love the focus on #business #metrics that IT can & should impact. May well upset more tech-focused leaders!

Awesome post by John Edwards via CIO.com

https://www.cio.com/article/219666/9-key-metrics-for-it-success.html

"#IT leaders are driving a new #cloudcomputing era"

Maybe 'new normal', but not new. Pragmatic #CIO , #CTO has always seen #cloud as a platform, not a religion, so used #hybridcloud, #multicloud, on-premises, #MSP, #datacenter ++ where they make sense.

What do you think?

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3845411/it-leaders-are-driving-a-new-cloud-computing-era.html

"9 key metrics for #IT success"

Super ideas for any #CIO, #CTO and esp. for aspiring IT #leadership. Love the focus on #business #metrics that IT can & should impact. May well upset more tech-focused leaders!

Awesome post by John Edwards via CIO.com

https://www.cio.com/article/219666/9-key-metrics-for-it-success.html

"#Alphabet to buy #Wiz for $32bn in its biggest deal to boost #cloud #security"

Smart for #Google - #cybersecurity still #1 factor for #CIO & #CTO, esp. #enterprise. Takes fight to $AMZN $MSFT $CRWD $PANW but esp $CSCO (#Splunk, #Epsagon).

Just don't call it #DevSecOps!

https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/google-agrees-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-32-bln-ft-reports-2025-03-18/

La #boxeuse algérienne #ImaneKhelif a été victime d’une campagne de #fakenews russe durant les #JO, révèle le président du #CIO
https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1668740/politique/la-boxeuse-algerienne-imane-khelif-a-ete-victime-dune-campagne-de-fake-news-russe-durant-les-jo-revele-le-president-du-cio
La boxeuse devenue championne olympique cet été à Paris avait été victime de #cyberharcèlement misogyne basé sur de fausses accusations concernant son genre. Des personnalités comme Elon Musk ou J.K. Rowling avaient remis en cause les critères lui ayant permis d’être sélectionnée pour les Jeux
#algerie

"#IT leaders are driving a new #cloudcomputing era"

Maybe 'new normal', but not new. Pragmatic #CIO , #CTO has always seen #cloud as a platform, not a religion, so used #hybridcloud, #multicloud, on-premises, #MSP, #datacenter ++ where they make sense.

What do you think?

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3845411/it-leaders-are-driving-a-new-cloud-computing-era.html

What's new in #ArcGIS Workflow #Manager (Feb 2025) https://tinyurl.com/bdf7vswa

#DataManagement #automation #CIO #CTO #GIO #ArcGISAdmin #govtech #GIS #esri #mapping #GISchat #geospatial #mapstodon @esri @esrifederalgovt @esrislgov @esritraining @urisa

"#Salesforce vs. @servicenow.bsky.social : #Benioff Jumps Into #ITSM as #McDermott Targets #CRM"

Cool, should make great new choices for #enterprise #CIO / #CTO buyers. And both segments need real #disruption & #innovation.

I can guess who'll win - but who would you back?

https://cloudwars.com/business-apps/salesforce-vs-servicenow-benioff-jumps-into-itsm-as-mcdermott-targets-crm/

"#CIO #hiring on the rise: How to land a top tech exec role in 2025"

Hrrm, no data here, but great insights by Doug Wald et al, so I hope this is real. I still know too many #CIO, #CTO, #CPO & other tech execs needing new opportunities.

(HMU if you want a referral!)

https://www.cio.com/article/3829299/cio-hiring-on-the-rise-how-to-land-a-top-tech-exec-role-in-2025.html #jobs

"The #lowcode lessons #CIO s can apply to #AgenticAI"

Super insight on how to smooth #AI adoption, especially #Agentic AI, with case studies, research data, ++.

And great advice, based on a parallel history of success!

The amazing @marypcbuk.bsky.social via CIO Online

https://www.cio.com/article/3815367/the-low-code-lessons-cios-can-apply-to-agentic-ai.html

Excited to see Singulr.ai come out of stealth! No #CIO, #CTO, or esp. #CLO or #CEO wants #AI to go rogue. They need a new #GRC (#governance, #risk management, #compliance) toolkit for #Data #Analytics, #MachineLearning, and #ArtificialIntelligence workloads.

And here it comes. Watch this space!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/singulrai/

In addition to the software development work I do for fun and profit, I am also actively #jobhunting for strategic & tactical #leadership, advisory, and hands-on roles in #cybersecurity, #infosec, #grc, #privacy, #compliance, #devsecops, and more. Help me find my next adventure!

#CIO, #CISO, or #vCISO roles are ideal, but VP, Director, "Head of...", Architect, or Principle Engineer roles can also be great fits based on the organization and sector. The important thing is having a chance to do something new and exciting, and opportunities to learn & grow.

I also have a lot of experience with #boardofdirectors work, #nonprofit & #NGO operations, #publicspeaking, #writing, and #startup culture. With such a broad background, don't hesitate to reach out about something outside my current wheelhouse.

My main goal is to open a new chapter in my life. Let me surprise you by saying "yes" to something you thought was too far outside the box for me!

Former #Palantir and #ElonMusk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by #SiliconValley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk’s #SpaceX.
#Musk #cio

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-palantir-chief-information-officers-government/