Security leadership
Insights and strategies to secure the modern enterpriseNavigating the threat landscape
Effective security leaders recognize that security is a collective pursuit. While the CEO may be the proverbial captain guiding the ship to its destination, the CSO is the navigator responsible for helping the organization avoid dangerous waters and weather storms when necessary. Here, CISOs, CSOs and other security owners share their experience as navigators who have helped their companies manage risk, protect vital data, and securely onboard new technologies in the pursuit of digital transformation.
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Securing Generative AI: What Matters Now
IBM and AWS recently partnered with Oxford Economics to survey 200 executives regarding their generative AI initiatives and enablement. The study revealed a concerning trend of executives prioritizing innovation over security (70%), despite also stating that secure and trustworthy AI is essential to business success (82%). Read the report to learn what it takes to implement generative AI data security.
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Security foundations
No business can survive without a strong security foundation. But what elements make some organizations more secure than others? Learn from executives why it’s essential to prioritize security culture, data strategy, and enabling innovation as key functions of your security organization.
Conversations with security leaders
Join Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy , as he interviews security leaders across the AWS organization and beyond, discussing everything from establishing a security department, to mitigating security risks, to achieving regulatory compliance, and building security culture into everything we do. Catch our latest episodes below or click here to browse the full series.
Find your community with AWS CISO Circles
CISOs and CSOs come together in locations all around the world to discuss the biggest security topics of the moment with their peers in our CISO Circle communities. With NDAs in place and Chatham House Rule in effect, security leaders can feel free to speak their minds, ask questions, and get feedback from peers through candid conversations facilitated by AWS Security leaders.
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Podcasts for security leaders
Security never sleeps, that’s why we’ve prepared a robust catalogue of audio content to inform and entertain security leaders on the move.
Two-minute security trainings
At AWS Security, we talk with CISOs daily, covering everything from common challenges they’re facing to their security aspirations for the future. We often hear a lot of the same questions around security culture, compliance, and threat mitigation. Start your conversation off right by watching these two-minute training videos on our most-requested topics. And catch our full Cloud for CISOs training series on YouTube.
Research and resources for security leaders
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Adapting Security Practices to the New…
ExecSummit at AWS re:Invent 2024Hear from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt, AWS CISO Chris Betz, and AWS VP, Security Assurance Sara Duffer for an insightful panel discussion about the evolution of security best practices in the modern era. Learn how emerging technologies are reshaping the risk landscape, how to prep for new compliance regulations, and how to enact the right governance strategies to keep your organization secure at every level.
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Building Security from the Ground up with…
In partnership with the SANS InstituteAWS recently partnered with SANS Institute to explore the role of Secure by Design (SbD) in an effort to adopt a proactive approach to development that prioritizes foundational security. Read the whitepaper to learn how you can get started on the path to building secure products with a multi-layered strategy that can help you mitigate vulnerabilities early, and meaningfully improve your technical and business outcomes.
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How the C-Suite Sets the Bar for Security Culture
A Conversation with Sara Duffer, Director of AWS Security AssuranceCulture and workforce training are key elements of an organization’s security preparedness — after all, many malicious actors still rely on basic phishing schemes. Join us as we speak with Sara Duffer, Director of AWS Security Assurance and former Technical Advisor to the Amazon CEO. We’ll discuss the importance of security culture and what role the CEO plays in building and reinforcing security standards.
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Think Like The Adversary: Why…
A conversation with Steve Schmidt, Vice President and CSO, Amazon; Avery Alpha, Director, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis, Department of Homeland Security, and Jake Braun, Acting Principal National Cyber Director, White House office of the National Cyber DirectorIn this special episode, listen in on a panel from AWS Summit Washington DC 2024, featuring: Steve Schmidt, Vice President and CSO, Amazon; Avery Alpha, Director, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis, Department of Homeland Security, and Jake Braun, Acting Principal National Cyber Director, White House office of the National Cyber Director.
In an age where technology reigns supreme, it's time to shift our focus from the technical to the human aspect of information security. While many perceive cybersecurity as solely a technical challenge, our adversaries are undeniably human, driven by complex motivations ranging from financial gain to ideology. Drawing parallels to espionage, our panelists will dissect the importance of embedding security into organizational culture and DNA. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we explore the critical role of people in safeguarding against cyber threats. From understanding adversaries' motives to fostering a security-conscious culture, our panel will delve into strategies for navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Gain invaluable insights into asking the right questions and crafting an integrated security strategy tailored to the demands of this new tech-forward era.
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Securing Generative AI: What Matters Now,…
A conversation with Dimple Ahluwalia and Ryan Dougherty of IBM and Clarke Rodgers of AWSNew research from IBM and AWS shows that 76% of generative AI projects aren't being secured. Join us for a conversation with Dimple Ahluwalia and Ryan Dougherty of IBM and Clarke Rodgers of AWS as we dig into the research findings to answer why 70% of executives say their organizations are prioritizing innovation over security. Listen in and learn what it takes to securely implement generative AI technologies.
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Getting Buy-in From the Top: How the C-Suite…
A conversation with Sara Duffer, Director of AWS Security Assurance, and Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise StrategyToday we're talking about security culture with our guest, Sara Duffer, Director of AWS Security Assurance. Sara has an uncommonly deep understanding of how Amazon reinforces its culture of security thanks to her previous role serving as technical advisor to the Amazon CEO. Join Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy as he interviews Sara about the observations and wisdom she picked up while working alongside the CEO, including how the C-suite sets the bar for security culture.