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ISTARI Perspective Dilemma

11.2024 . Perspectives

Can AI Reverse the Defender’s Dilemma in Cybersecurity?

On the traditional war battlefield, some military theorists say that attack is preferable over defence, as it serves a more "positive" purpose: conquest and control. Defence, on the other hand, is seen as passive, and at a disadvantage. How well does this analogy apply to a digital battlefield?

BY Abel Archundia and Alexander Pabst

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Spotlight Top 10 Uses of Blockchain in Cybersecurity

10.2024 . Spotlight

Top 10 Uses of Blockchain in Cybersecurity

How exactly can blockchain strengthen cybersecurity? This article lays out ten potential applications:   1.

Spotlight The Applications of Blockchain To Cybersecurity

10.2024 . Spotlight

The Applications of Blockchain To Cybersecurity

This paper investigates how blockchain can address current challenges in cybersecurity, as well as the barriers hindering widespread adoption.

Spotlight How Gray Market Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fuel Cybercrime

10.2024 . Spotlight

How Gray Market Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fuel Cybercrime

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin allow cybercriminals to fly under the radar when making and receiving payments for illegal goods and services, enabling crimes like ransomware to thrive.

ISTARI Spotlight 7th Annual Hacker Powered Security Report

09.2024 . Spotlight

7th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report

Hiring an ethical hacker is one way organisations can overcome skills gaps and time shortages - so what exactly can they bring to the table? What are the biggest security risks of organisations, according to ethical…

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Perspectives

ISTARI Perspective Dilemma

11.2024 . Perspectives

Can AI Reverse the Defender’s Dilemma in Cybersecurity?

On the traditional war battlefield, some military theorists say that attack is preferable over defence, as it serves a more "positive" purpose: conquest and control. Defence, on the other hand, is seen as passive, and at a disadvantage. How well does this analogy apply to a digital battlefield?

BY Abel Archundia and Alexander Pabst

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Perspective Mistakes and Lessons from Interacting with the Board on Cybersecurity

06.2024 . Perspectives

Mistakes and Lessons from Interacting with the Board on Cybersecurity

For many executives, even the most senior ones, a presentation to the board of directors is the most demanding test of leadership communications. CISOs also commonly struggle.

BY Jason Mallinder
Leadership & Strategy

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ISTARI Perspectives 5 Ways Generative AI Will Impact Cybersecurity

10.2023 . Perspectives

5 Ways Generative AI Will Impact Cybersecurity

When ISTARI hosted its annual CEO Forum on Cyber Resilience in Singapore in February 2023, one CEO asked his peers if they had already used or experimented with ChatGPT.

BY Abel Archundia and Dr. Michael Zeller

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Articles

ISTARI DevSecOps Latest Trends

12.2023 . Articles

The Future of DevSecOps: Emerging Trends in 2024 and Beyond

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and cybersecurity, the integration of security planning earlier in the software development life cycle has become paramount.

BY JD Sherry

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Transforming Cyber Risk Management in the Supply Chain ISTARI

12.2023 . Articles

Transforming Cyber Risk Management in the Supply Chain

When the CL0P ransomware gang from Russia (also known as TA505) exploited a zero-day SQL injection vulnerability to hack Progress Software's MOVEit Transfer app, it soon became evident that a significant number of organisations and…

BY Murali Aiyer
Supply Chain Cyber Risk

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ceo report header

05.2023

CEO Report: Speak with the Author

Shining a light on the most important topics in cyber resilience  Every month, ISTARI carefully selects three insightful articles or reports on cybersecurity and resilience and summarises them in an email newsletter, making them easy for…

BY Dr. Manuel Hepfer

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News

ISTARI Spotlight Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards National Cyber Security Centre

06.2024 . News

World's First Bespoke Cybersecurity Governance Enablement Programme for Boards of Directors

Previous research conducted by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and ISTARI uncovered that 72% of global CEOs at major corporations were uncomfortable making decisions about cybersecurity.

Charter Logo Assets Emblem Blue

03.2024 . News

ISTARI to Host Inaugural CHARTER, an Asia-Pacific Cyber Congress

SINGAPORE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural CHARTER Asia-Pacific Cyber Congress, hosted by ISTARI in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), will take place on March 20, 2024.…

BlueVoyant and ISTARI

11.2023 . News

BlueVoyant Acquires Conquest Cyber to Meet Market Need for Comprehensive Managed Detection and Response and Cyber Risk Posture Solutions

NEW YORK, November 29, 2023 — BlueVoyant, a cybersecurity company that illuminates, validates, and mitigates internal and external risks, today announced the acquisition of Conquest Cyber, a cyber defense company renowned for its innovative SaaS technology that…

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Spotlight

10.2024 . Spotlight

Top 10 Uses of Blockchain in Cybersecurity

How exactly can blockchain strengthen cybersecurity? This article lays out ten potential applications:   1.

Spotlight The Applications of Blockchain To Cybersecurity

10.2024 . Spotlight

The Applications of Blockchain To Cybersecurity

This paper investigates how blockchain can address current challenges in cybersecurity, as well as the barriers hindering widespread adoption.

Spotlight How Gray Market Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fuel Cybercrime

10.2024 . Spotlight

How Gray Market Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fuel Cybercrime

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin allow cybercriminals to fly under the radar when making and receiving payments for illegal goods and services, enabling crimes like ransomware to thrive.

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Voices Podcast

ISTARI Voices Episode 119

11.2023 . Voices

ISTARI Voices: Demystifying Zero Trust
Ep 119 - Getting a Handle on Asset & Data Inventory with Ashley Leonard, CEO of Syxsense

This episode features CEO Ashley Leonard of Syxsense on how to build the foundation of a Zero Trust architecture by establishing an accurate and complete inventory of devices and data within the enterprise.

ISTARI Voices Episode 118

10.2023 . Voices

ISTARI Voices: Demystifying Zero Trust
Ep 118 – Benefits & Risks of AI in the Enterprise with John Petty

This episode features John Petty, security analytics and innovation director at a top 25 bank in the United States, about the risks and benefits of generative AI in the enterprise.

ISTARI Voices 117

09.2023 . Voices

ISTARI Voices: Demystifying Zero Trust
Ep 117 - Hub International & Axio Global with Scott Konrad

This episode features Scott Konrad of Hub International, a leading North American insurance brokerage, and Dale Gonzalez of Axio.

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Events

Eat At My Kitchen Singapore

19.11.2024 . Events

Interactive Cyber Wargame Workshop

We invite you to join Sygnia’s experts for an interactive 2-hour wargame workshop that simulates the impact of a massive but realistic cybersecurity crisis.

Eat At My Kitchen Singapore

23.10.2024

Enhancing Your TPRM Program Luncheon

Join a luncheon with ISTARI and BlueVoyant on October 23rd to meet Jim Rosenthal (CEO and Co-Founder of BlueVoyant) for a conversation on how you can fortify your supply chain against evolving cyber threats.

Mandala Club Singapore

22.10.2024 . Events

Enhancing Your TPRM Program: Strategies and Case Studies

Join a cocktail evening with ISTARI and BlueVoyant on October 22nd to meet Jim Rosenthal (CEO and Co-Founder of BlueVoyant) for a conversation on how you can fortify your supply chain against evolving cyber threats.

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