August has reached the point where everyone's calendar is playing a different game.
Some people are on vacation. Some are planning Q4. And some are already talking about 2027.
If your summer plans involve a passport, we're also curious how your organization is thinking about executive travel security. Weigh in on our latest poll on spyware, devices, and keeping executives connected on the road.
Good luck out there.
CAN RECOVERY HAPPEN IN 24 HOURS?
Expectations around cyber recovery are getting tighter. 66% of CEOs expect to hear about an attack within 30 minutes, while 38% expect basic operations to resume within a day.
For many firms, that 24-hour window is achievable, though it does not mark the end of the incident. Establishing the full scope of a breach can take days or weeks, particularly when attackers move through multiple systems.
The focus for that first day is getting the most important services running safely. How realistic that is depends largely on the preparation already in place when an attack happens.
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CISOs ON THE MOVE
This month brought a wave of CISO appointments across industries. Some of the most notable include:
Meta tapped Assaf Keren as Chief Information Security Officer following leadership roles at Qualtrics and PayPal, succeeding Guy Rosen after his retirement.
John Opala joins Ralph Lauren as Chief Information Security Officer after serving as Vice President of IT and Global CISO at HanesBrands, with previous security leadership experience at McCormick & Company.
Aflac promoted Tera Ladner to Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer after more than a decade with the company, most recently serving as Deputy Global CISO.
SECURING THE FRONTIER
7,551 VICTIMS LATER…
Ransomware is picking up pace, with more groups entering the market, a changing victim profile, and third-party technology opening new paths for attackers. The number of active ransomware groups reached 146 by June 2026, up from 96 the previous year, while the top five groups accounted for 43.6% of observed victims.
TNCR EXECUTIVE RESEARCH
As executives travel to higher-risk regions, staying connected can introduce new risks to sensitive communications, devices, and corporate information. This poll asks technology leaders how their organizations are protecting high-value travelers and managing travel-related cyber risk. Jump in.
CYBER REWIND
“Cybersecurity without clarity creates confusion, inconsistency, and reactive behavior.”
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