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Dirk Schrader

Dirk Schrader is a Resident CISO (EMEA) and VP of Security Research at Netwrix. A 25-year veteran in IT security with certifications as CISSP (ISC²) and CISM (ISACA), he works to advance cyber resilience as a modern approach to tackling cyber threats. Dirk has worked on cybersecurity projects around the globe, starting in technical and support roles at the beginning of his career and then moving into sales, marketing and product management positions at both large multinational corporations and small startups. He has published numerous articles about the need to address change and vulnerability management to achieve cyber resilience.
Compliance
June 10, 2025

CISSP Exam Changes 2024

On April 15th of 2024, ISC² implemented a refreshed set of objectives for the CISSP exam. The goal of refreshing the exam objectives is to keep the exam relevant to the latest happenings in...
Cybersecurity
April 18, 2025

Understanding CMMC and Its Impact on Cybersecurity

What Is CMMC? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework designed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance the cybersecurity posture of companies within the...
Infrastructure
March 26, 2025

How to Maximize Efficiency with Copilot in Office 365

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered productivity assistant designed to integrate with the Microsoft 365 suite. It enhances user productivity and collaboration across multiple applications by...
Cybersecurity
February 14, 2025

An Overview of the MGM Cyber Attack

If you have ever been to a Las Vegas casino, then you know that they are literally money-making machines as people bet money on a variety of games on a continuous basis. Modern casinos exemplify...
Cybersecurity
January 29, 2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Cybersecurity

The healthcare industry faces a unique and urgent challenge in the ever-evolving world of cyber threats. As businesses across sectors fortify their digital defenses, healthcare stands out as a...
Identity
January 21, 2025

The Complete Guide to NTFS vs Share Permissions

The foundation of Windows security is simple — if you want access to a network resource such as a file or folder, you need the appropriate permissions. But implementation is more complex because...
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