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As hacks worsen, SEC turns up the heat on CISOs
Uber's CSO prosecuted. SolarWInds' CISO charged. New cyber reporting rules. It seems like it's never been riskier to work in cybersecurity.
Now in its penultimate year, ShmooCon brings together hackers, researchers, government officials and cybersecurity executives to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the security community. Leading the discussion, startup lawyer Elizabeth Wharton, former SEC prosecutor Danette Edwards, and tech investor Cyndi Gula shared their perspectives and predictions in a panel that explored how the cyber-liability stakes are changing from the junior entry level positions all the way to the executive suite. When executives have to effect change, patch flaws, or improve cybersecurity training but get plans or budget denied, ask: “Can I get that in writing?” Adding: “Whatever you can do to take that Eye of Sauron off you, so you can continue to throw the ring in the fire to put out whatever you need to do — that’s important.”
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