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Acquiring a business can be an exciting time, but you can’t rule out any potential complications that may arise during the period leading up to your ownership of the company. The due diligence process can be long and grueling, not... Keep Reading

Metrics are important, no matter how far up the corporate ladder you are. Information security metrics are arguably one of the most critical aspects for your company. Keeping your company secure and free from cyberattacks is of ut... Keep Reading

It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM) — do you know how cyberaware your employees are? National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security every October. I... Keep Reading

Security breaches can happen, no matter how much you do to prevent them, and your data could be compromised through no fault of your own. It is undeniable that dealing with vendors comes with both benefits and risks—that is ... Keep Reading

SecurityScorecard is excited to announce a partnership with HackNotice, an Austin, Texas-based security company service that alerts individuals and companies when their information has been disclosed in data breaches from hacked s... Keep Reading

Applying advanced analytics to a data ecosystem, helps organizations gain insight into the way it operates, rather than viewing itself passively. When organizations apply analytics to their vendor management programs, they are abl... Keep Reading

Many organizations recognize that SecurityScorecard is a highly effective weapon in the cybersecurity toolkit for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), but the link to the legal and compliance departments is often less well... Keep Reading

When it comes to finance and legal issues, the due diligence process of a merger or acquisition is well outlined. During due diligence, the seller presents a potential buyer with insights into their company’s financial and legal b... Keep Reading

FIPS 140-3 is here. On Sunday September 22, Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 140-3, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules went into effect. FIPS 140-3 is the replacement for 140-2, which had ... Keep Reading

Many underwriters today offer cyber insurance, designed to protect businesses from the effects of cyberattacks and data breaches. Cyber insurance is a relatively new area, and underwriters are always looking for ways to better und... Keep Reading