Alexander Sultan

CISA just published new Zero Trust Microsegmentation guidance. What are the 3 most important takeaways, and what's missing? Watch my video commentary to find out.

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Just wrapped up the National Credit Unions Directors conference organized by CU Conferences. Wearing two hats—as a Board Director and as a CISO—I found the sessions especially valuable in bridging governance and security with strategy and member impact. A few takeaways that resonated with me: Mindset drives outcomes: Whether it’s frontline staff shaping member experience or leadership shaping culture, the right mindset fuels growth. Thanks for the great insights, Dave Won! Boards must be active stewards: From fiduciary responsibilities to understanding financial risks, governance is about leaning in—not just oversight. Community and inclusion are growth engines: Credit unions that embed themselves in their communities and embrace inclusivity build deeper trust and stronger performance. Risk and resilience connect strategy: Internal controls and risk indicators aren’t just compliance tools—they inform long-term strategy, something I see daily as a CISO. Grateful for the chance to represent Citadel Credit Union alongside my fellow volunteers, Jessica Schuler and Brian O'Neil and bring back insights that will shape both my board work and my security leadership.

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Cybersecurity Tip: Change the default password that connects your printer to your home WiFi network. Additional Cybersecurity Tip: If your neighbors haven’t changed their default password that connects their printer to their home WiFi network, center some text on a Word document in 16 point handwritten style font, and start printing pages, one at a time, with phrases like… “Please, I have been trapped in these walls for years. Can anyone hear me?” “I was murdered here in 1962. I mean you no harm. I am cursed to be among the living until my killer is found.” “It’s cold. So very cold.”

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Ghost students are creating real risks for colleges and universities – from identity fraud to misallocated financial aid. In my recent interview with Dark Reading, I discussed how this rising thread is impacting institutional resources, student services, and cybersecurity operations across higher ed.   This type of fraud is not only growing more sophisticated, but also more disruptive. Combatting it will require cross-functional solutions – from identity validation and automation to greater visibility across the student lifecycle.   Thank you to Arielle Waldman for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. Read the full piece at Dark Reading: https://lnkd.in/eExzdW8M #DarkReading #Cybersecurity #HigherEd #IdentityFraud #CyberRisk #CISO

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