SecurityScorecard Blog: Due Diligence

Cybersecurity is more than “just” technology these days. With legislative bodies increasingly writing more laws, technology and legal terminologies have become more intertwined than ever before. As organizations build cyber risk s... Keep Reading

Customer data privacy concerns are quickly growing as more users become aware of how their data is being used by companies. With access to copious amounts of sensitive customer data, financial services organizations cannot wait fo... Keep Reading

Data can end up in the wrong hands whether it is sent through instant messaging, website forms, file transfers, emails, or other ways. When an organization fails to protect the sensitive data it owns or is entrusted with, it expos... Keep Reading

Organizations can no longer afford to wait until a threat is identified to start worrying about their cybersecurity risk management program. A cyber attack can cause a major business disruption across departments and severely impa... 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

Every device connected to the internet has an IP address, similar to how every house has a street address. An IP address’s reputation can directly impact employee productivity because spam filters take it into account when filteri... 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

The successful execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires significant attention to detail in order to ensure that newly acquired systems and processes will function in a way that is in line with laws and regulations. As ... Keep Reading

In any adversarial engagement, whether military, business, sport, or information security, it’s essential to identify opponents and their objectives, and to evaluate their methods, strengths, and weaknesses. The same rule applies ... Keep Reading