What is the source of information?
It is becoming extra important to be aware and think twice before accepting information from a given source on the internet or for example from another person. In today’s time anyone from anywhere can access any data within seconds.
With such ease in accessing information one would think that some core issues of the society like health and wellness, emotional well-being, etc. would and should improve but unfortunately that has not been the case to a large extent. On the contrary, it can be observed that these core issues are on the rise. Onset of health problems from an early age due to misinformation/lacking awareness on food and nutrition is increasing at an alarming rate despite having the web of information that we can access easily today. If one is aware and mindful, then in true sense having this vast sea of information also poses a serious challenge for all of us.
There are many people / organizations that put out information that might be best for their self-interest but might not be good for the overall well-being of the society. These forces often mindlessly have an aim to make profits for their capitalistic agendas by willing to go to any lengths.
To set the points mentioned above in perspective, following are two examples that I have personally observed on a large scale. The lack of awareness on how important the food we consume is seriously alarming. People are putting “junk” in their bodies without even realizing what harm it does to them right away as it enters our system (we might not see the effects of such food right away, but it slowly builds up and ruins the body over time, taking us to the very point when onset of diseases start to happen). Now, a lot of times people are convinced that such food items are not that bad, and why, because information on internet backs that these foods are good for us. We fail to understand that the companies out there are analysing what pleases our taste buds, and then not a single thought is given further. The next steps for them are to directly come up with food items that are chemically processed (in a way that pleases our taste), manufactured, and packaged, and of course companies find ways to back and justify that these are good for us. Right away the chain of profits start coming their ways. At the same time, we continue to consume these without understanding that each time it enters our body, it is basically sowing the seed of diseases that start to come our way in a matter of time.
This leads us to the second example which is now as we start to have diseases because of consumption of such foods, our first response becomes to go seek treatment. From a young age we are prescribed medicines, and sadly we again feel satisfied that as we are having the medicine, we can continue to live the way we are. During this entire time companies / individuals who are selling such food items / medicines continue to earn big cash, but at what cost – cost is our health and fault is also ours, as we let them control us, and believe what they have to say without even a single question.
Therefore, a general rule of thumb could be to not believe and follow things that we see / read or are told blindly and mindlessly, while a reasonable approach could be to take a step back and not rush to come up with a decision right away. It is quite important to question new information, and then if anything makes sense to us, we can try to adopt it, and then further evaluate if it makes sense or not. It is crucial that we become very selective on what we are to incorporate in our lives.
As we see society might be having the set norms the way it does, it is important to not forget that we all as individuals are unique and different. Today, we are lucky that we have access to such data and information at no cost, but as we know with great power comes great responsibility. The responsibility at our end therefore becomes to identify and ensure that source of information has a genuine intent on improving and helping the society in becoming a better place to live, and direct us to push ourselves to live our lives to the fullest potential by becoming the best version of ourselves.
We all have the ability to question information, experiment with the information on ourselves, apply / adopt it if it makes sense, and then further evaluate if it is something to be incorporated in our lives on a sustained basis based on the experience we might get as we experiment with it!
DisclaimerViews expressed above are the author's own.
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Cloud Security is the Greatest Area of Concern for Cybersecurity Leaders According to EC-Council’s Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report 2023
A survey of global cybersecurity leaders through the 2023 Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report commissioned by EC-Council identified 4 primary areas of grave concern: cloud security, data security, security governance and lack of cybersecurity talent.
TAMPA, Florida–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CCISOHallOfFame–EC-Council, the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, released its Certified Chief Information Security Officer Hall of Fame Report today, honoring the top 50 Certified CISOs globally. This report reveals that approximately 50% of surveyed information security leaders identified cloud security as their top concern. Findings from the report suggest the top cybersecurity concerns with which organizations struggle and highlights the need for implementing robust security frameworks with skilled cybersecurity professionals to effectively contain emerging threats. On average, an enterprise uses approximately 1,295 cloud services, while an employee uses at least 36 cloud-based services daily. Cloud security risk is real for businesses.
Additional challenges identified in the report include third-party/vendor security management, network security, application security, endpoint security, rapid IT changes, business growth and expansion of hybrid work models, and an inadequate focus on cyber risk management.
In a recent report published by IBM, the studied organizations experienced more than one data breach, reaching an all-time high frequency, and the cost of a data breach averaged USD 4.35 million. More than ever, businesses need strong, experienced cybersecurity leadership from individuals with reputable certifications.
The respondents to the survey were cybersecurity leaders who hail from every region of the globe, with the highest concentrations in Asia and North America. These professionals were employed primarily in technology, financial services, government, retail, healthcare, education, transportation and automotive, and entertainment and hospitality.
This Certified CISO Hall of Fame report and its accompanying survey is published annually to honor professionals from around the world for their exceptional leadership and professional contributions to the information security industry. The awardees demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, promoting the values of innovation, thought leadership, and collaboration through their work.
“I am delighted to congratulate the newly inducted Certified CISOs into the 2023 Hall of Fame,” says Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of EC-Council. “Their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to cybersecurity are truly inspiring. As industry leaders, they have been instrumental in driving innovation, enhancing security practices, and protecting organizations from ever-evolving threats. We take immense pride in their accomplishments and are confident that their expertise will continue to profoundly impact the cybersecurity landscape.”
Considering the impact of information security, the Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report further highlighted the significant impact of the Certified CISO program in addressing these cybersecurity challenges. A staggering 99% of Certified CISOs acknowledged substantial enhancement in their cybersecurity leadership skills through EC-Council’s Certified CISO training, while 98% agreed that the certification helped strengthen their organizations’ cybersecurity postures. Notably, over 90% of Certified CISO inductees reported greater confidence in aligning security strategies with organizational objectives after obtaining the certification.
To view the full report, including all survey data and references, please click here.
EC-Council’s Certified CISO program closes the gap between critical business cyber leadership needs and the need for more experienced, seasoned security executive talent. The Certified CISO program is dedicated to producing highly skilled executive leaders in cybersecurity by equipping them with powerful executive leadership knowledge and capabilities to design and implement robust security portfolios of services and technologies to protect critical operations.
To further accelerate talent toward leadership roles, EC-Council has also introduced the Associate CCISO program. This program enables emerging security professionals with at least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity to understand the roles and responsibilities of security executives and guide their career paths to attain industry leadership positions. This powerful program delivers an approach that enables emerging security professionals by giving them a strong view of the path to their futures as cyber leaders. Associate CCISOs are provided with the knowledge of the professional experience they need to gain or further develop within their current professional capacities.
By introducing the Associate CCISO program and retiring the EC-Council ISM certification, effective June 1, 2023, EC-Council continues to demonstrate its dedication to advancing cybersecurity education and addressing the critical shortage of qualified CISOs. By equipping aspiring professionals with the necessary skills and expertise, EC-Council aims to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, fostering a more secure digital landscape.
About EC-Council
EC-Council invented the Certified Ethical Hacker program. Founded in 2001 in response to 9/11, EC-Council’s mission is to provide the training and certifications apprentice and experienced cybersecurity professionals need to keep corporations, government agencies and others who employ them safe from attack.
Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC-Council today offers 200 different pieces of training, certificates, and degrees in everything from Computer Forensic Investigation and Security Analysis to Threat Intelligence and Information Security. An ISO/IEC 17024 Accredited Organization recognized under the U.S. Defense Department Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cybersecurity bodies worldwide, the company has certified 10,000 professionals across the globe. Trusted by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and the intelligence communities of 140 nations, EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity education and certification.
A truly global organization with a driving belief in bringing diversity, equity and inclusion to the modern cybersecurity workforce, EC-Council maintains 11 offices in the U.S., the UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The company can be reached online at https://www.eccouncil.org/
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