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Learning CenterWhat is Attack Surface Management?
January 16, 2025Organizations are facing increased pressure to adopt digital solutions to stay competitive. While these solutions have undoubted benefits for organizations, they also expand their potential attack surface and expose them to increased levels of cyber risk. To help stay protected, many organizations are adopting cyber attack surface management programs that work to continually assess their networks for potential threats. Cyber attack surface management is the process of identifying all networks within a business that can be infiltrated, classifying areas of risk, prioritizing high-risk areas, and continuously monitoring an organization’s attack surface.
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Blog, Learning CenterWhat Is a Cybersecurity Audit and Why Does it Matter?
January 16, 2025As organizations adopt new digital technologies, their risk of being targeted in cyberattacks grows. The increased network complexity that comes as a result of digital innovation often creates new network gaps for cyber adversaries to exploit. If left unchecked, these risks can undermine organizational objectives which is why it is critical that businesses have effective cybersecurity programs in place. A key component to the success of these programs is the administration of cybersecurity audits.
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Learning CenterWhat are Threat Intelligence Feeds?
January 16, 2025Threat intelligence feeds are continuous data streams filled with threat intelligence, providing real-time information on cybersecurity threats. Learn more.
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Learning CenterWhat Is an Attack Vector? 8 Common Examples
January 16, 2025Attack vectors are the means or tactics used by cyber criminals to gain unauthorized access to a network. Explore common attack vectors and learn how you can defend against them.
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Learning Center6 Cybersecurity Metrics Every CISO Should Monitor
January 16, 2025By tracking the right metrics, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) can monitor the effectiveness of their processes and controls overtime, evaluate team performance, and show return on investment (ROI) of security spending at the board level. Here is a list of metrics that can help CISOs prioritize and maximize their efforts, and conduct more effective security reporting at the board level, so they can drive value and growth within their organizations.
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Learning Center14 Types of Phishing Attacks and How to Identify Them
December 3, 2024Learn more about 14 Types of Phishing Attacks and How to Identify Them
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Learning CenterWhat is a Cybersecurity Posture and How Can You Evaluate It?
December 3, 2024The term “cybersecurity posture” refers to the strength of an organization’s controls, protocols, and defense against cyber attacks. Learn how to strengthen your cyber posture and protect against cyber threats.
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Learning CenterCompliance vs Risk Management: What You Need to Know
December 3, 2024People hear the terms compliance and risk management and assume they are the same. Learn more about the difference between compliance and risk management now.
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Learning CenterRemediation vs Mitigation in Cybersecurity: Understanding the distinctions and strategic applications
December 3, 2024While remediation and mitigation might seem similar, understanding their distinctions and strategic applications is paramount for building robust defense mechanisms against cyber threats.
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Blog, Learning CenterThe Most Important Security Metrics to Maintain Compliance: Best Practices for Prioritizing Cyber Resilience
November 22, 2024Security metrics are a great way to ensure your organization is meeting industry standards. Here are a few key performance indicators to track for maintaining compliance.
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Learning CenterVendor Risk Management vs Third Party Risk Management vs Enterprise Risk Management: What’s the Difference?
November 15, 2024Third-Party, Vendor, and Enterprise Risk Management are often used interchangeably, but they are not always the same. Learn which is right for your business.
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Learning Center8 Types of Vendor Risks That Are Important to Monitor in 2024
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