How to ace the CISO interview – be ready for the tough questions

IDG Contributor Network: DDoS attacks: a perfect smoke screen for APTs and silent data breaches. NSA chief warns cyberthreats persist despite China accord. CSO Update September 29, 2015 INSIDER How to ace the CISO interview – be ready for the tough questions The final hurdle to top information security jobs is the interview, or as one executive put it, "interviews" – as many as a dozen. So successful candidates have to be prepared for the questions that are designed to see if they can be a business leader as well as a "guardian of the data." READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. IDG Contributor Network: DDoS attacks: a perfect smoke screen for APTs and silent data breaches 2. NSA chief warns cyberthreats persist despite China accord 3. After pushing malware, ad networks also used for DDoS Resource compliments of: Absolute Software Adaptive Endpoint Security & Data Risk Management Absolute DDS is an adaptive endpoint security solution. It provides you with a persistent connection to all of your endpoints and the data they contain. This means you're always in control, even if a device is off the network or in the hands of an unauthorized user. Secure endpoints, assess risk, and respond appropriately to security incidents. Watch the demo to find out how Persistence technology and adaptive endpoint security can allow your organization to stay in control of your devices and the data they contain IDG Contributor Network: DDoS attacks: a perfect smoke screen for APTs and silent data breaches Growing DDoS attacks more and more frequently try to distract incident response teams in order to hide much bigger security incidents. READ MORE Webcast: CDW How to Find Hidden Malware Lurking in Your Systems No business is immune to a cyber-attack or data breach. Indeed, malware lives on most corporate networks, meaning smart companies don't just practice threat prevention - they engage in active detection. Learn More NSA chief warns cyberthreats persist despite China accord White House reaches an agreement with China over cybersecurity as NSA Director Michael Rogers cautions that a formal non-proliferation agreement won't deter emerging threats from non-state actors. READ MORE White Paper: Citrix Systems Modern Threats Against Web Properties Customers, employees and partners are more frequently accessing web-delivered services from their mobile devices. At the same time, attackers are constantly discovering new ways to compromise security, including advanced malware and application layer attacks. Without the right tools, you are vulnerable. Learn more After pushing malware, ad networks also used for DDoS Experts believe a recent large-scale distributed denial-of-service attack was launched through malicious ads displayed on mobile devices. READ MORE White Paper: LogRhythm Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management The need for early detection of targeted attacks and data breaches is driving the expansion of new and existing SIEM deployments. Advanced users are looking to augment SIEM with advanced profiling and analytics. Learn More Top 5 Stories Blackmail rising from Ashley Madison breach 10 cutting-edge security threats New malware program infects ATMs, dispenses cash on command Be careful in putting your cybertrust in Google, Microsoft and Apple 8 penetration testing tools that will do the job Editor's Picks 15 hot, new security and privacy apps for Android and iOS How to get creative with your penetration testing 5 security bolstering strategies that won't break the bank What's wrong with this picture?The NEW clean desk test Inside an attack by the Syrian Electronic Army Follow CSO Online You are currently subscribed to cso_update as jonsan98@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: online@cxo.com Copyright (C) 2015 CSO Online Media Group, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@csoonline.com. **