SecurityScorecard Blog: Security Ratings

In today’s world, businesses are constantly at risk of being compromised in a cyberattack. Easily obtainable malware has significantly lowered the barrier to entry for carrying out attacks, resulting in increased cybercrime activ... Keep Reading

The holiday shopping is right around the corner, but unfortunately Black Friday isn’t just an opportunity for shoppers and retailers — it’s also an opportunity for cyber criminals. According to ACI Worldwide, fraud attempt... Keep Reading

Choosing cybersecurity solutions isn’t easy. The information security business is full of new platforms and software and those solutions are rapidly multiplying: the global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $259 billion b... Keep Reading

Service providers are now under siege. As data breaches increase in number and severity, each new day brings another news headlines touting the supply chain’s cybersecurity weaknesses. The annual Cost of a Data Breach Report found... Keep Reading

This month, still reeling from a ransomware attack that compromised data and halted city operations, officials in Baltimore voted to purchase $20 million in cyber risk insurance. Among other items, the city’s new insurance underwr... 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

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

Data breaches can be frightening; they result in financial loss, loss of customer trust, and their effects can be felt for years. According to Ponemon’s latest Cost of a Data Breach report, one-third of data breach costs occur mor... Keep Reading

Performing a cybersecurity risk analysis helps your company identify, manage, and safeguard data, information, and assets that could be vulnerable to a cyberattack. Such analysis helps you identify systems and resources, determine... Keep Reading