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20 Leaders Who Built the CISO Era: 2 Decades of Change
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Summary
This Dark Reading article reflects on the 20th anniversary of the publication, highlighting key figures who shaped the evolution of cybersecurity over the past two decades. The piece focuses on the rise of the CISO role, driven by individuals like Albert Gonzalez, who transitioned cybercrime from a primarily disruptive activity to a sophisticated, profit-driven business. It emphasizes the shift in law enforcement’s approach to cybercrime, moving away from treating hackers as simply malicious individuals to recognizing it as a serious economic threat.
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