SecurityScorecard Blog: Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns three years old on May 25th, 2021, so it’s an appropriate time to look at how it’s been enforced and some of its consequences. Most of the fines were for the kinds of breaches yo... Keep Reading

Financial services organizations have long been a target for malicious actors. In November 2020, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced that it would be strengthening its enforcement of Cross-Industry Prud... 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

In a world where digital transformation increases compliance burdens, understanding how to best secure on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT stacks becomes more crucial than ever. Most organizations, regulations apply penalties but ra... Keep Reading

Well-executed cyber due diligence is a key factor in the successful closing of a merger or acquisition deal. With cyber threats growing in complexity, performing your cyber due diligence is essential as it protects you from a vari... Keep Reading

As cybercriminals continue to seek new methodologies for gaining access to mission-critical resources, organizations need to maintain their controls’ effectiveness. A single vulnerability can lead to a catastrophic data breach. Fo... Keep Reading

The healthcare industry is no exception to the rapid levels of transformation we’re seeing across multiple industries right now. As more facilities begin to leverage electronic health records (EHRs) and internet-connected medical ... Keep Reading

For the healthcare industry, the collection of patient data can not only be used to monitor patient health over time, but also to drive important research that can benefit the industry as a whole. Especially as cyberattacks on hea... Keep Reading

Your security team is well aware of the cyber risk faced by your organization. The CISO and other upper management is tasked with making sure your IT organization is aligned with business goals. Various roles throughout your IT or... Keep Reading