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6 Cybersecurity Metrics Every CISO Should Monitor
December 7, 2020By 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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Understanding the Importance of Cybersecurity Due Diligence
April 20, 2020Many organizations rely on third-party vendors for day-to-day operations, which opens them up to higher levels of risks. Learn why the cybersecurity due diligence process is critical.
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Top 11 IoT Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Businesses
May 17, 2021As companies increasingly adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enable business operations, they need to consider the following IoT cybersecurity risks and find ways to adequately mitigate them. Learn more.
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10 Tips for Setting Cybersecurity Goals for Your Business
April 7, 2021You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert, or aware of every single threat to defend your organization’s assets. All you need are a set of cybersecurity goals unique to your organization and your industry. Check out these 10 tips for setting cybersecurity goals.
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4 Vendor Management Challenges – and How To Conquer Them
May 11, 2018Vendor management is the process an organization utilizes to assess and manage a third- or fourth-party vendor. Learn how SecurityScorecard can help.
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How to Use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Vendor Security
July 16, 2020Learn how to use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to efficiently assess vendor security for your organization. Read more on SecurityScorecard's blog.
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How to Write Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Policies and Procedures
June 3, 2020As organizations set out to mature their cybersecurity programs, vendor risk management (VRM) is a primary risk mitigation strategy. However, managing third-party risk becomes overwhelming, especially as they incorporate more cloud-based vendors to help streamline business operations. While monitoring used to be based on a “trust but verify” mentality, the modern move towards “verify then trust” requires organizations to pivot their programs and become more proactive. Writing third-party risk management (TPRM) policies and procedures needs to act as the foundational guidelines for creating an effective vendor risk management strategy.
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7 Essential Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools
September 16, 2020Organizations 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.
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10 Common Cyber Attack Vectors and How to Avoid Them
July 28, 2021When it comes to cybercrime, cybercriminals are constantly changing their tactics. Think back to 10 years ago; malware sites — malicious sites that attempt to install malware on a device – were a common attack vector. At the same time, sophisticated ransomware attacks on organizations were rare. Often, ransomware was used to target individuals, sometimes blackmailing them for having been on unsavory sites and asking for a few hundred dollars in ransom.
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4 Best Practices for Effective Reputational Risk Management
January 13, 2021Just as a strong reputation can help attract new business, a poor reputation can drive potential customers away, leading to financial loss. This is why many organizations are beginning to invest in reputational risk management programs. Here we'll outline four best practices you can follow to effectively manage reputational risk at your organization.
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The Top 7 Cyberattacks on U.S. Government A closer look at the evolving landscape of cybersecurity
September 9, 2023Cyberattacks are an increasingly significant threat to governments worldwide. This blog post examines some of the top cyberattacks on US government.
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What Is a Cybersecurity Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaire?
May 5, 2020A vendor cybersecurity due diligence questionnaire is a written assessment given to a vendor to gain a better understanding of their cybersecurity environment.
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