SecurityScorecard Blog: Security Ratings

Technology is constantly changing, and so is the cyber risk landscape. Take 5G, a technology which is poised to change or lives and businesses by delivering faster speeds, increased efficiencies and innovations in the Internet of ... Keep Reading

The technology that is currently driving business innovation is also attracting high levels of risk. As organizations continue to take advantage of the digital shift, they present more opportunities for cyber criminals to gain acc... Keep Reading

In an effort to “flatten the curve” and stop the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of companies are instilling work from home (WFH) policies. While this is a necessary shift in the wake of a pandemic, allowing remote worker... Keep Reading

Risk management is imperative to the success and security of today’s technology-driven business environments. However, the implementation and maintenance of an IT risk management program can be resource-intensive, so organizations... Keep Reading

Information security metrics perform two important tasks. They allow your security team to understand your organization’s evolving security posture. They also allow you to explain your security posture to your organization's leade... Keep Reading

Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts are an organization's last line of defense against cyber criminals. They’re the security team members who respond to breaches, investigate threats, and analyze vulnerabilities in an organi... Keep Reading

A recent study sponsored by IBM Security places the average cost of a data breach in 2019 at $3.92 million. Another study shows the average cost of a run-of-the-mill cybersecurity attack now exceeds $1 million.With companies, gove... Keep Reading

With the holidays in the rearview mirror, individuals aren’t the only ones looking to create New Year’s resolutions. However, as everyone knows, resolutions often go by the wayside within a few weeks. For 2020, your organization m... Keep Reading

Consumers are increasingly sharing sensitive data with companies in exchange for convenience. For this reason, organizations have a growing responsibility to avoid breaches and safeguard user data. As a result, many laws and regul... Keep Reading