CISO showdown: evil SBOMs vs zero-trust cloud security pioneer

TLDR:

• Cloud security practices are not fully mature, with significant breaches and losses.
• A nation-state threat actor used MITRE techniques to breach MITRE itself.
• Lessons for CISOs from OWASP’s LLM Top 10 highlight authentication vulnerabilities.
• SBOMs provide attackers with a census of vulnerable software components.
• Nations like Malaysia, Singapore, and Ghana are requiring licenses for cybersecurity professionals.
• The CISO of Kenvue, a J&J spin-off, discusses building a security program.
• There is a call to revamp the four-day rule for disclosing cybersecurity incidents post-SolarWinds.

In this article, the different key elements of CISO Corner topics are summarized, each discussing significant insights and challenges related to cybersecurity strategies and operations.

Full Article:

Dark Reading’s CISO Corner offers a diverse set of perspectives to support operationalizing cybersecurity strategies. The article discusses various topics including cloud security practices, breaches, lessons from OWASP, SBOMs, licensure mandates for cybersecurity professionals, and the impact of cybersecurity incidents like the SolarWinds breach.

Key points include:

• Cloud security is a major concern with organizations struggling to mature their practices, leading to breaches and financial losses.
• A nation-state threat actor exploited MITRE techniques to breach MITRE, showcasing the vulnerabilities in even trusted security frameworks.
• Authentication vulnerabilities highlighted by OWASP’s LLM Top 10 emphasize the importance of securing identities in model applications.
• SBOMs present a new challenge where attackers can leverage software component information to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise systems.
• Nations like Malaysia, Singapore, and Ghana are now requiring licenses for cybersecurity professionals to enhance security practices.
• The CISO of Kenvue, a Johnson & Johnson spin-off, shares insights on building a robust security program to maximize cybersecurity.
• There is a call for revamping the four-day rule for disclosing cybersecurity incidents post-SolarWinds to prioritize remediation.