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From Cost Center to Growth Driver: The CFO’s Playbook for Cloud Security ROI

From Cost Center to Growth Driver: The CFO’s Playbook for Cloud Security ROI

For too long, security has been treated as an unavoidable expense - just another cost on the balance sheet, a necessary evil to keep auditors and regulators at bay. CFOs approve budgets for security tools, teams, and compliance initiatives, but the conversation rarely goes beyond risk mitigation. It’s time for a shift.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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A Deep Dive Into The Multi-Cloud Mess & How AlgoSec Connects the Dots

A Deep Dive Into The Multi-Cloud Mess & How AlgoSec Connects the Dots

Do you ever feel like your job in security is less about securing things and more about playing detective? That was Adolfo Lopez’s life before he joined AlgoSec. Network engineer by trade. Sales engineer by choice. And he jumped into cybersecurity because, well, it’s never boring.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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5 Mindset Shifts Security Teams Must Adopt to Master Multi-Cloud Security

5 Mindset Shifts Security Teams Must Adopt to Master Multi-Cloud Security

Every time I talk to security leaders about multi-cloud, I hear the same frustrations. It’s complex. It’s overwhelming. It’s messy. But the real problem? It’s not just the technology - it’s how security teams think about it.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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The CISO POV Checklist That Drives Buying Decisions

The CISO POV Checklist That Drives Buying Decisions

Most vendors treat the POV (Proof of Value) phase as a technical formality. A checklist. A box to tick on the path to contract signature. But that mindset is precisely what’s costing vendors the deal.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Why Cloud Security Starts with Applications—And How to Protect Them at Scale

Why Cloud Security Starts with Applications—And How to Protect Them at Scale

Most security teams are still securing the cloud like they did their on-prem networks. It’s not working. Cloud security doesn’t start with firewalls. It starts with applications.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Why Mobile Security is Dangerously Overlooked (And What To Do About It)

Why Mobile Security is Dangerously Overlooked (And What To Do About It)

MDM is not a security solution. It never was. It was never designed to be. Yet, for some reason, companies keep treating MDM as if it’s some kind of security blanket—as if deploying it means their mobile security problems are magically solved.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Why Business Information Security Officers Are Strategic Cybersecurity Translators

Why Business Information Security Officers Are Strategic Cybersecurity Translators

The Information Security Team can’t just be the department of ‘no.’ They have to understand the business needs and translate those into information security terms.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Risk Leadership Redefined: Why Chief Risk Officers Must Think Beyond Compliance

Risk Leadership Redefined: Why Chief Risk Officers Must Think Beyond Compliance

Amy Chaney, a seasoned risk officer, pulls no punches on cybersecurity leadership, toxic personal agendas, and why the cybersecurity industry's greatest risks—and solutions—start with people, not technology.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Black Hat vs. RSA CISO Perceptions: Which Do They Prefer and Why?

Black Hat vs. RSA CISO Perceptions: Which Do They Prefer and Why?

Everybody's got to sell, everybody's got to buy things, but it's how the transaction is conducted that is important.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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How Security Practitioners Should Think About and Approach Double Layered Cloud Security

How Security Practitioners Should Think About and Approach Double Layered Cloud Security

The cloud introduces a level of complexity that can be overwhelming. This paradigm shift necessitates a complete overhaul of security strategies and mindsets.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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How Security Practitioners Master API Security in the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

How Security Practitioners Master API Security in the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

As compliance standards tighten, API security can no longer sit with just the IT team—everyone from developers to execs must get on board, or face major risks.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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Enhance Accessibility in Cybersecurity Products: It’s Your Competitive Advantage

Enhance Accessibility in Cybersecurity Products: It’s Your Competitive Advantage

Integrating accessibility into security products and services can improve usability, inclusivity, and security for all users. Companies that prioritize accessibility in their security offerings can gain a competitive advantage and build a loyal customer base.

Dani Woolf
Dani Woolf
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