SecurityScorecard Blog

The digital attack surface is growing for many organizations as businesses increasingly make the decision to move to permanent remote work environments, adopt cloud-based systems, and store data on the edge. These instances have c... Keep Reading

Most organizations worry about data breaches caused by cybercriminals. However, internal malicious actors, malicious actors disguising themselves as insiders, and accidental insider threats are often overlooked. In fact, according... Keep Reading

Continuous monitoring of 3rd-party vendors has become increasingly important - no surprise here. So, what should you do when a vendor’s security rating isn’t up to your risk management standards? What if they are showing inadequat... Keep Reading

Ransomware is a growing cybersecurity threat, with over 4,000 ransomware attacks daily according to the FBI. Average ransomware payments are estimated to exceed $200,000 and additional costs associated with business interruption a... Keep Reading

Lawyers are a profession keenly aware of why privacy matters. Similar to yet distinct from doctor-patient privacy, attorney-client privilege acts as the foundation for the professional relationship. A law firm data security incide... Keep Reading

Sun Tzu once said, “know thy enemy and know yourself.” To this advice, cybersecurity professionals would likely add, “know thy friends.” The recent high-profile cybersecurity incidents involving SolarWinds, Accellion, and Microsof... Keep Reading

As cyber risks become more complex, being able to effectively manage and remediate threats has become vital to business success. That said, many businesses lack an understanding of how to address cyber threats, leading to network ... Keep Reading

Age, height, weight, and blood pressure are all measurements we track routinely to monitor our health. Why? Because we want to be sure that as time passes, the measurements of our health are in a good place, or if they’re changing... Keep Reading

Cybersecurity can be overwhelming for decision-makers in an organization. There are so many threats that can impact your business that keeping track of them all, and coming up with ways to mitigate them can seem like a daunting ta... Keep Reading

Compliance requires organizations to have written policies, processes, and procedures. Policies act as the foundation for programs, providing guidance, consistency, and clarity around an organization’s operations. As a set of inte... Keep Reading