SecurityScorecard Blog: Risk Mitigation / Management

As companies increasingly adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enable business operations, they also adopt the risks associated with these technologies. According to research done by members of the IoT Cybersecurity Alliance ... 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

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

Due to the nature of their business and customer demands for innovation, many financial services organizations have vast third-party ecosystems that support their day-to-day operations. While these vendors help streamline business... Keep Reading