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The Swan Song of Antivirus

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Jason Alexander

Gather round, my fellow cyber sentinels, as I, your ever-grumbling CISO, recount the tale of a bygone hero. One of our best soldiers from the past.  Picture this: a fortress with walls unbreached, a moat unforded, and a single, solitary knight who kept watch over all of us. This was Antivirus (AV), the once undisputed…

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The Unsung Heroes in My Digital Moat – Firewalls

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jason Alexander

Good afternoon, my Grumpy CISO followers! As I sit here writing this, sipping on my cup of coffee, thinking about the information security news of the week, I’m reminded of the silent sentinels that stand guard over our networks. These vigilant veterans are often overlooked and underappreciated, much like the grumpy old knights of cyber…

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Mastering Email Protection in the CISO’s Arsenal

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Jason Alexander

In the world of cybersecurity, a grumpy CISO is well-acquainted with the relentless onslaught of threats. Each day brings new challenges, and it often feels like a never-ending game of digital defense. With the continuous evolution of cyberattacks, one can’t help but wonder: “What’s next?” While the battle rages on multiple fronts, the realm of…

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The Sentinel’s Arsenal – Endpoint Protection Tools

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Jason Alexander

Greetings, my fellow guardians of digital realms, and welcome to another chapter of “Confessions of a Grumpy CISO.” I’m your Grumpy CISO, here to dive headfirst into the world of endpoint protection tools. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battlegrounds are no longer confined to lines of code or a series of firewalls. No,…

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Ransomware: The Modern-Day Plague

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Jason Alexander

Ah, ransomware, the bane of my existence in the world of information security. If there’s one thing that can turn even the most composed CISO into a grumbling mess, it’s this relentless digital menace. In this chapter of Confessions of a Grumpy CISO, we’re diving headfirst into the treacherous waters of ransomware, a topic that’s…

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