The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved from technical oversight to strategic leadership, focusing on safeguarding assets while facilitating innovation. Modern CISOs collaborate with executives to embed security into business strategies and quantify cyber risks for board insights. As they face emerging technologies, CISOs must adapt frameworks and enhance skills to balance risk management and growth in the digital landscape.

Unpatched Windows Shortcut Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Security researcher Nafiez disclosed a vulnerability in Windows LNK files that allows remote code execution without user interaction. Microsoft will not patch it, citing “inadequate