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February 8, 2024
Cybersecurity For The Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in an era where devices connected to the internet communicate flawlessly, making life more convenient and efficient. From checking fitness with smart watches to monitoring heart rate through wearable devices and networked products simplifying home automation,… Read More
Tech Center
February 8, 2024
How to Deal with Cyber Attacks Using the NIST Framework
Technology surrounds so many aspects of our daily lives that multiple vulnerable points and attack surfaces exist all around us. With the omnipresence of technology, it’s essential to establish a solid strategy to combat ever-evolving cyber threats. With that in mind, there are various… Read More
Tech Center
February 8, 2024
How Can I Create a Strong Password? Best Practices for Staying Safe Online
Today’s digital era has made people’s lives significantly easier by providing an almost unending amount of services on the Internet. However, every single one of these utilities or applications demands a unique identifier along with a password to access services. Creating a strong password is of utmost importance… Read More
Tech Center
February 6, 2024
DDoS Attacks: What You Need To Know
In the intricate web of digital security threats, one particularly disruptive technique stands out: the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This form of cyber assault involves numerous compromised systems, often referred to as bots or zombies, which are used to overwhelm a target website with an avalanche… Read More
Tech Center
February 5, 2024
Hacker Subcultures: Unmasking the Motivations and Methods
The world of cybersecurity is vast and teeming with a wide array of hackers who possess distinct motivations, objectives, and methods. Unfortunately, public awareness of these differences is nearly non-existent. Some individuals employ their skills for noble purposes, while others are driven by malicious intent. Let’s delve into… Read More
Tech Center
February 2, 2024
SecurityScorecard vs UpGuard: Which Delivers Better Cyber Risk Management in 2024?
In the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity, businesses are continually challenged to manage their cyber risks with precision and insight. Among the leading solutions in this field, SecurityScorecard and UpGuard emerge as prominent players, each bringing unique strengths to the table. As… Read More
Tech Center
February 1, 2024
From Confusion to Clarity: Red Sift Breaks Down Google and Yahoo’s Email Security Requirements
Many people around the world right now are confused as to whether their organization is ready for Google and Yahoo’s new requirements for bulk senders. So don’t worry, you’re not alone. Back in October the announcement was made that… Read More
Supply Chain Cyber Risk
January 25, 2024
Introducing SecurityScorecard MAX
What keeps CISOs up at night? The extended, often unsecured, ever-changing attack surface of critical supply chain vendors providing an unmonitored pathway into their enterprise. Emerging zero-day vulnerabilities, like MOVEit and SolarWinds, are time-sensitive issues that require immediate attention by security teams that are often over-burdened with… Read More
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Services
January 23, 2024
The Value of Communicating Risk Meaningfully Across the Business
While cybersecurity might be under the umbrella of IT, make no mistake: a breach will impact the entire business, making it the entire organization’s responsibility to be able to understand and take action on risk. This means that your organization needs to have a holistic view of risk that can… Read More
Tech Center
January 23, 2024
How to Justify Your Cybersecurity Budget
Looking towards 2021, cybersecurity will continue to remain an organizational priority. Research from Cyber Defense Magazine estimates cumulative cybersecurity spending between 2017 and 2021 will be more than $1 trillion. Organizations know they need cybersecurity, but cybersecurity leaders still struggle to get the funding necessary. CISOs looking to justify their cybersecurity… Read More
Tech Center
January 23, 2024
6 Cybersecurity Metrics Every CISO Should Monitor
Cybersecurity monitoring is not a one-and-done, as attack surfaces and the methods used by malicious actors are constantly changing. By tracking the right cybersecurity metrics, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) can monitor the effectiveness of security controls over time… Read More
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Security Ratings
Tech Center
January 17, 2024
Understanding the Importance of Cybersecurity Due Diligence
Organizations are increasingly relying on third and fourth-party vendors and service providers to carry out day-to-day operations. As this trend grows, organizations must be sure to monitor third-party vendors and acquisition targets and perform a thorough due diligence review of all prospects in order to successfully… Read More
Tech Center
January 17, 2024
Top 11 IoT Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Businesses
As companies increasingly adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enable business operations, they also adopt the risks associated with these technologies. According to research done by members of the IoT Cybersecurity Alliance (IoTCA), security was the primary barrier to IoT adoption. In an attempt to work… Read More
Tech Center
January 17, 2024
10 Tips for Setting Cybersecurity Goals for Your Business
Cybersecurity can be overwhelming for decision-makers in an organization. There are so many threats that can impact your business that keeping track of them all, and coming up with ways to mitigate them can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a cybersecurity… Read More
Tech Center
January 17, 2024
4 Vendor Management Challenges – and How To Conquer Them
Since the massive Target data security breach in December 2013, third-party cybersecurity stopped being an afterthought and started becoming one of the top security priorities for CISOs and risk departments. As a response, third-party risk management (TPRM) underwent a transformation in early 2014, and it continues to evolve… Read More
Tech Center
January 17, 2024
How to Use the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Vendor Security
Your vendors are likely a big part of your business. As partners, vendors provide cloud services, store sensitive data, and deliver other mission-critical services. Unfortunately, vendors can also provide a backdoor for cyber criminals who want to get their hands on your data,… Read More
Tech Center
January 10, 2024
How to Write Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Policies and Procedures
As 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… Read More
Tech Center
January 10, 2024
7 Essential Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools
With 44% of data breaches caused by a third party and only 15% of vendors disclosing that a breach had taken place, it’s no surprise that many organizations are prioritizing investment in their third-party risk management (TPRM) programs. In fact, 74% say their organizations urgently need to make TPRM more consistent across… Read More
Tech Center
January 10, 2024
10 Common Cyber Attack Vectors and How to Avoid Them
Cybercriminals never stop evolving their tactics. A decade ago, malware sites posed the biggest threat to most organizations. Today, sophisticated ransomware attacks target enterprises daily, and threat actors have developed increasingly creative attack methods to breach corporate defenses. Read More
Tech Center
January 10, 2024
4 Best Practices for Effective Reputational Risk Management
Regardless of size and industry, organizations must manage their reputation carefully. A strong reputation attracts new business, while a damaged reputation drives potential customers away and leads to financial losses. This reality has prompted many organizations to invest in comprehensive reputational risk management programs. When companies… Read More
Tech Center
January 10, 2024
The Top 7 Cyberattacks on U.S. Government: A closer look at the evolving landscape of cybersecurity
In a world where ones and zeros are the new battleground, these threats, cyberattacks have become a significant threat to governments worldwide. The United States, with its vast array of government agencies and critical infrastructure, is no exception. Cybersecurity threats that impact the public sector range from state-sponsored attacks to financially… Read More
Public Sector
Tech Center