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What’s Wrong with Two-Factor Authentication?

Though requiring an extra identifier does deter some hackers from attacking systems defended with two-factor authentication, it is not always your safest option. Find out more on SecurityScorecard's blog.

What is Continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring?

Recommended: Cybersecurity monitoring is a threat detection strategy that uses automation to continuously scan your IT ecosystem for control weaknesses. Learn more.

Cybersecurity Audit vs. Cybersecurity Assessment: What’s the Difference?

Cybersecurity assessments and audits are often discussed interchangeably. While the two are related, assessments and audits are distinct cybersecurity and compliance evaluation mechanisms. It’s important for security leaders to understand exactly how the two function in order to drive organizational cyber maturity and meet industry-specific regulatory requirements.

How Can You Secure Risky Open Ports?

Open network ports enable organizations to adopt cloud strategies. However, each port is technically a small gateway into an organization’s IT stack. Learn how you can security risky open ports.

What’s the Role of Cybersecurity in Procurement?

As a company’s IT stack adds more e-procurement tools, the role of cybersecurity in the procurement process becomes integral to protecting sensitive corporate data and mitigating the risks within a supply chain. Learn more on SecurityScorecard's blog.

7 Essential Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools

Organizations that still rely on inefficient manual processes face a higher risk of a cyber breach, as well as reputational or regulatory repercussions. With the right TPRM tools in place, IT and security teams can streamline, and maximize the effectiveness of their tools and procedures so they can keep up with the demands of their businesses. While multiple factors will determine the exact needs of a particular organization, here are seven tools that are essential to managing any vendor ecosystem.

How to Justify Your Cybersecurity Budget

Organizations know they need cybersecurity, but security leaders still struggle to get the funding necessary. CISOs looking to justify their cybersecurity budgets need ways to prove return on investment, provide metrics for measuring success, and ensure continued year-over-year value.

A Security Operations Center (SOC) Report Template for the C-Suite

Patch Cadence & Patch Management Best Practices

Businesses can reduce vulnerabilities by implementing patch cadence and management throughout cybersecurity operations. Learn more about patch cadence and how it can help your business.

Healthcare IT Security and Compliance: A Complete Guide

IT security and compliance are key for the healthcare industry as the adoption of web-based technologies and medical devices brings on new risks. Learn more.

What Is a Cybersecurity Audit and Why Does it Matter?

As 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.

What is a Third-Party Vendor? Tips for Managing Vendor Risk

A third-party vendor is any company or entity with a direct written contract to provide goods or services to your customers on your behalf. Explore 3 best practices for third-party risk management.