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I often get asked “where do I start with TX-RAMP?” Companies know they need it - they’re told they do. But it’s not easy to know where to start. Here’s what you need to know 👇 1️⃣ File for your provisional certification. This will give you 18 months to get the full certification. 2️⃣ Download the TX-RAMP Security Plan Workbook. This serves as your questionnaire and list of necessary controls (117 for Level 1 certification, 223 for Level 2). 3️⃣ Build your program, one control at a time. Once your program is built, you can submit your workbook and other documents to the Texas DIR for their evaluation. No expensive, third party audits necessary! TX-RAMP Certification is a big project, even for companies that have an existing cybersecurity compliance program. There’s a reason they give you 18 months to go from provisional to full certification! Your certification lasts three years, but there are some ongoing reporting requirements to meet. You need to monitor, fix, and report vulnerabilities and breaches to the Texas DIR. More helpful info can be found in the guide below. https://lnkd.in/etitFTkY 

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📢 Check Point Again a Frost Radar XDR Leader in 2024 In this report, Check Point was cited as a Growth and Innovation Leader in Extended Detection and Response (XDR). Check Point XDR/XPR Key Highlights: • Collaborative Threat Prevention • AI Copilot • Consolidated Threat Intelligence and Analytics • Infinity Playblocks Automation • Centralized IOC Management • Threat Intelligence & Event Correlation Download your free copy of the Frost Radar™ XDR Report to learn more about why Check Point is a Growth and Innovation leader in Extended Detection and Response 👉 https://lnkd.in/gecJVKrG Yael Cinamon

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💡 Unlock the Potential of Your PKI with the PKI Maturity Model! Are you maximizing the benefits of your Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)? The PKI Maturity Model (PKI MM) isn't just a tool - it's your roadmap to elevating your PKI's performance and security standards. 🛠️ Tailored Guidance: PKI MM offers a comprehensive framework, integrating best practices and expert recommendations to refine your PKI's maturity. From identifying improvement areas to implementing robust security measures, it's your go-to resource. 🔍 Assess, Improve, Excel: Leverage PKI MM to conduct thorough assessments, pinpointing vulnerabilities, and enhancing efficiency. Elevate your PKI's maturity level, mitigate risks, and align seamlessly with industry benchmarks. 👥 Stand Out: As a service provider, showcase the caliber of your PKI offerings by leveraging PKI MM to demonstrate excellence to your clientele. Consultants and auditors, use it to drive tangible improvements and provide unparalleled guidance to your clients. 📊 Benchmark and Adapt: Gain invaluable insights by benchmarking your PKI against peers. Stay ahead of trends, refine practices, and ensure your PKI stays agile and resilient. 🌐 Flexible and Dynamic: Designed to cater to diverse organizational needs, PKI MM is adaptable across various PKI implementations - both internal and external. Learn more about PKI Maturity Model: https://pkic.org/pkimm/ #pki #pkimm #pkic #maturity #improvement #assessment #benchmark #guidance PKI Consortium Leigh Bailey

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🕸 The Security Data Fabric Shift Explained🕸 Last month, Zscaler acquired Avalor for $350M. A security data fabric and vulnerability management startup that only came out of stealth in April of 2023. This acquisition sparked tons of interest and funding activity in the security data management space. It also reignited the platform v. best-of-breed debate and hinted at what's to come for AI in security products. However, this acquisition had many question marks surrounding it. In this deep dive, I cover: ✅ What security data fabrics and security data ETL are ✅ The flurry of activity that happened immediately after the acquisition ✅ Why the acquisition makes sense for Zscaler ✅ What other vendors are doing with data fabrics including CrowdStrike, Microsoft, F5, and SentinelOne. ✅ The implications for the security industry, including incumbents, startups, and security teams I also explore the growing importance of data and AI in security and how this acquisition positions Zscaler well for the next 5-10 years. What are your thoughts on this acquisition and the security data management space? Let me know what you think in the comments section! 👇 🔗 Link for the full post in the comments! #cybersecurity #datasecurity #AI #acquisition #innovation #infosec

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What are your biggest challenges in vulnerability management? How do you prioritize and address them? Stay ahead of cyber threats with Skybox Vulnerability Managementl! Our solution helps you discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface. By integrating with existing security tools, Skybox provides comprehensive visibility and actionable intelligence for proactive risk management. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gXtF2dFk #Vulnerabilitymangement #Riskreduction #informationsecurity #Ciso

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Avoid these 4 thought traps that are keeping your MSP's vCISO program from scaling past $1M ARR You don't need... ❌ To get more leads ❌ A better website ❌ Another tool ❌ New offers You do need: ✅ ICP Alignment ✅ Efficient quote-to-cash ✅ Scalable service systems ✅ Value-driven client touchpoints Want to scale your vCISO practice to $1,000,000 and beyond? Then you need a linked customer journey, from go-to-market all the way to invoicing... That makes the client the hero. It's that simple. But I didn't say it was easy. That's where PowerPSA Consulting comes in. Proven systems from someone who's "been there, done that." So, if you want the plan that'll stop the pain and put you on the path to profit... Drop me a DM with "Hero" and get your vCISO scaling blueprint started.

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Identity Security can be much easier. No More credential management, password resets, lack of MFA adoption, login friction, dongles, and all the tool deployment and management. Let's trim the IAM software stack fat! Gradient is a plug-and-play and set-and-forget solution. #MFAisbroken #Identitysecurity

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This recent ransomware attack on an Arkansas water treatment facility highlights a growing concern for critical infrastructure security. I shared some thoughts on what this breach means for the future of cybersecurity in the water sector and how we can better defend these essential services. Check out my full commentary and the detailed coverage below! 👇 #CyberSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Ransomware #WaterSecurity

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What are CISO’s priorities as we approach 2025? CISOs are shifting their focus to address emerging cybersecurity challenges. Here are the key budget priorities for CISOs in 2025: ✅ API and Supply Chain Security CISOs are prioritizing investments in API security and supply chain risk management. With the increasing reliance on APIs and complex supply chains, protecting these critical components has become paramount. ✅ Cloud-Native Security As organizations continue to embrace cloud technologies, CISOs are allocating resources to cloud-native security solutions. This includes tools and strategies specifically designed to protect cloud environments and applications. ✅ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Robust IAM systems remain a top priority, with CISOs focusing on advanced authentication methods and zero trust architectures. These investments aim to strengthen access controls and minimize unauthorized access risks. ✅ Automation and AI in Security Operations To improve efficiency and response times, CISOs are investing in automation and AI-powered security tools. These technologies can help streamline threat detection, incident response, and overall security operations. ✅ Data Security and Privacy With evolving data protection regulations, CISOs are allocating budget for enhanced data security and privacy measures. This includes tools for data discovery, classification, and protection across various environments. By prioritizing these areas, CISOs aim to build more resilient and adaptive security infrastructures to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving threat landscape. Click here to read the full article by VentureBeat: https://lnkd.in/gbdgxXWt Want more insights? 👉 Subscribe to the #CXOSpice newsletter for weekly updates on technology and innovation https://lnkd.in/gy2RJ9xg. Check out the latest edition on “Scaling Enterprise AI – Organically”. 👉 Check out the #CXOSpice YouTube channel and tune in for the upcoming episode on “the state of cybersecurity” https://lnkd.in/gnMc-Vpj. #Cybersecurity #AI #CISO #CIO #CTO #BoardDirectors Image credit: Venture Beat

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Gartner predicts that by 2025, 45% of organizations will face a software supply chain attack. Are you prepared for this growing threat? Join me and Zayo Group’s Chief Security Officer, Shawn Edwards, as we dive into the alarming rise of supply chain attacks. We'll discuss what this means for your organization and share actionable strategies to help you mitigate these risks in our upcoming webinar. 🛡️ Don't wait until it’s too late — reserve your spot on the webinar today! https://lnkd.in/eJGMN9A8 #cybersecurity #supplychain #webinar

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Data-centric security is crucial in digital transformation as it focuses on protecting the most valuable asset—data—separately from network infrastructure. This approach is especially vital for industries like utilities, where data breaches can lead to significant financial loss, reputation damage, and operational disruptions. By implementing data-centric solutions like DPRM, organisations can ensure operational continuity and safeguard against sophisticated cyber threats, thereby enabling seamless digital transformation without compromising data security.

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⚡ Cybersecurity threats are evolving fast! To stay ahead, organizations must embrace new security approaches involving fresh strategies, technologies, and a cloud-ready mindset. 🌐 Enter MITRE ATT&CK — the ultimate guide for security practitioners packed with invaluable insights into attacker techniques and behavior. Pretty handy, right? 💡 Sysdig's eBook show you how to identify and defend against common threats to #AWS environments using open-source Falco rules mapped to the ATT&CK framework. Boost your #AWScloud security and tackle any threat head-on by giving it a read today:

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ISC2's CISSP: Is the Certification Broken? David Malachow interviews Ira Winkler on the Professional CISO Show, discussing Ira's open letter to ISC2 and its implications for CISSP certification. A must-watch for cybersecurity professionals! #ProfessionalCISO ['#ProfessionalCISO', '#Cybersecurity', '#CISSP', '#InfoSec', '#ISC2', '#CybersecurityPodcast', '#InformationSecurity', '#DataSecurity', '#ITSecurity', '#CyberRisk']

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Want to mitigate the risk of Initial Access Brokers targeting your organization? In the final part of the Initial Access Brokers blog series, you'll learn more about how: 🔸Threat intelligence gives you the opportunity to catch Initial Access Brokers in the act. 🔸You can identify if your organization is being targeted. 🔸You can patch the vulnerability before it is exploited by the buyer. https://lnkd.in/g4f4pezD #InitialAccessBrokers #Cybercriminals #ThreatIntelligence

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Imagine this: you’ve just closed the biggest deal of your MSP's career - 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 Zip Security 507 endpoints. A subsidiary of a holding company. The parent company has one non-negotiable requirement for your services — deploy CrowdStrike for endpoint detection and response (EDR). The only problem... you’ve never deployed CrowdStrike, and you know it’s a complex task. 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘆: - Hire an expensive consultant - Spend weeks slogging through configurations - Hope it works; grind your MSP to a halt if it doesn't 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘆: - One-click best-practice deployment - Seamless integration with identity providers - Automated configurations that ensure top-tier security With Zip Security, what used to be a daunting task is now as simple as running a workflow. And it's not just deployment, it's: 🔥 Burn-in to prevent issues 💎 Best practice configs to ensure compliance 📡 Comms templates to communicate changes to users Imagine after you crush this onboarding, opening up the floodgates to the rest of the portfolio. 8 figures here we come. Ready to scale your MSP? Check out how Zip Security can support your approach. Link to a live dashboard in comments.

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Wiz pulled out of a $23 billion dollar Alphabet/Google deal? Or did Alphabet/Google pull out? Who knows why this fell apart? 🤔 Whatever the case is, cybersecurity company Wiz is not being bought out (yet?). Google is definitely getting serious about cyber with a move like this. This would have been their biggest acquisition ever. When we talk about the state of cybersecurity, this is what we mean. Big movements! Google didn't want to fall behind Microsoft and AWS in terms of security on their own cloud platform, so this is one big cyber signal from Google: "We are coming for you, MS and AWS." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're not taking any chances with cybersecurity for your organization, connect with me or click the link for the Proofpoint Voice of the Ciso Report. https://lnkd.in/gUhxKKi2

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secrets, secrets are no fun... Secret's have become a sustainable and evolving risk for SDLC's. They find their way into all types of tools, such as Slack and traverse their way from: Code > Build > Artifacts > Cloud > Chat and back around again! That's why many customers rely on Cycode | Complete ASPM for end-to-end Secret's Detection and Remediation.

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ZTNA is great for remote access. But what happens when users switch between home, office, and beyond? Inconsistent policies and complex configurations create security gaps and poor user experience. Cato UZTNA is the next evolution in zero trust. Download the eBook to learn more 👇 #ZeroTrust #SASE #cybersecurity

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