Cybersecurity and the role of internal audit, an urgent call to action: The forces driving business growth and efficiency contribute to a broad attack surface for cyber assaults. How is the end user protected with good service while not being compromised?

• First Line includes internet, cloud, mobile, and social technologies, now mainstream, are platforms inherently oriented for sharing. Outsourcing, contracting, and remote workforces are shifting operational control.
• Second line includes information and technology risk management leaders who establish governance and oversight, monitor security operations, and take-action as needed, often under the direction of the chief information security officer (CISO)
• Third line of cyber defense—independent review of security measures and performance by the internal audit function. Internal audit should play an integral role in assessing and identifying opportunities to strengthen enterprise security. At the same time, internal audit has a duty to inform the audit committee and board of directors that the controls for which they are responsible are in place and functioning correctly, a growing concern across boardrooms as directors face potential legal and financial liabilities.

The prevalence of ransomware and the security concerns associated with AI have made the role of cybersecurity professionals vital for enterprise success. The complex security landscape can make cybersecurity jobs stressful, but enterprises can take steps to retain cybersecurity talent and ensure enterprise assets are protected. In this podcast, Justin Rende, founder and CEO at Rhymetec, shares insight on the top concerns for cybersecurity professionals, the most in-demand skills, and the impact of AI on cybersecurity.

Given the dynamic nature of cyberthreats and the ever-expanding digital ecosystem, authentication is more critical than ever. In this episode, ISACA director of professional practices and innovation discusses a new content piece titled, "Examining Authentication in the Deepfake Era" with author Dr. Chase Cunningham. Their conversation of the paper explores the evolution, current state, and future trajectory of authentication technologies.