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What Is Security Posture and How Do You Manage External Attack Risks in 2025?
Learn what cybersecurity posture means in today’s threat landscape and explore best practices for managing external attack surface risks across your digital and third-party ecosystems.
Cybersecurity
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NIST CSF vs. ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2: Which Cybersecurity Framework Fits Your Organization?
Discover how NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 differ in scope, structure, and application, and learn how to choose the right cybersecurity framework for your organization’s needs.
Cybersecurity
メディア掲載
DIGITAL X: ステップ1：サプライチェーンにおけるサイバーリスクを可視化する
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How STRIKE Helped Identify Qakbot’s Alleged Operator and Support a $24M Asset Seizure
SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team supported U.S. law enforcement in an investigation into Qakbot, a malware platform linked to some of the most widespread ransomware activity in recent history. On May 22, 2025, the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Russian national Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, who is accused of operating Qakbot and enabling access for ransomware
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What Is Zero Trust Security and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
Explore the Zero Trust security model, its real-world applications, and why adopting a “never trust, always verify” approach is essential for protecting today’s hybrid enterprises.
Cybersecurity
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Best Practices for Configuring a Web Application Firewall
Explore essential best practices for configuring Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect against OWASP Top 10 threats, reduce false positives, and defend web applications at scale.
Cybersecurity
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CIFS vs. SMB: What’s the Difference and Which Is More Secure?
CIFS and SMB both support file sharing across networks, but only one aligns with modern security standards. Learn the key differences and how to secure them.
Cybersecurity
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How Does BIPA Compliance Work and What Are the Risks of Falling Short on Biometric Privacy Laws?
Explore how the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) affects your organization’s data practices, legal exposure, and cybersecurity policies in 2025.
Compliance
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What is Sensitive Data? 5 Top Strategies For Securing It
Learn what qualifies as sensitive data and explore five actionable strategies to safeguard personal, financial, and proprietary information from breaches and regulatory risks.
Cybersecurity
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SecurityScorecard Report Links 41.8% of Breaches Impacting Leading Fintech Companies to Third-Party Vendors
Report reveals growing exposure in the financial supply chain as even top-rated fintech firms face systemic third- and fourth-party cyber risks
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What Is the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)? What Businesses Need to Know
Learn what the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) means for your organization, how it compares to other privacy laws, and what steps you must take to stay compliant and secure in 2025.
Compliance
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Defending The Financial Supply Chain
A data-backed look at where fintech cybersecurity excels—and where it still breaks.
Key Insights You’ll Learn:
41.8% of breaches in fintech stem from third-party vendors.
Credential stuffing is now a systemic risk, even for high-performing firms.
Digital Assets and BPS firms show surprising security gaps despite high ratings.
“A” ratings don’t mean safety—repeat breaches are still common.
DNS and application security remain the sector’s weakest points.
If you’re in fintech security, this is your playbook.
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What Is Cryptography? Key Concepts for Cybersecurity Leaders
Understand cryptography fundamentals and learn how encryption, hashing, and public key infrastructure (PKI) protect data, maintain trust, and secure your organization’s digital operations.
Cybersecurity
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What Is the NIST 800-53 Framework?
Learn what the NIST 800-53 framework is, how it supports cybersecurity compliance, and how government contractors and organizations use it to assess risk, secure systems, and manage third-party threats.
Cybersecurity
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SecurityScorecard Advisory: Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite XSS Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27443) Added to CISA KEV
SecurityScorecard Advisory: Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite XSS Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27443)
STRIKE Alert
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What Is Malware? Common Types and How to Stop Them
Explore the most common types of malware, including ransomware, trojans, and spyware, and learn effective strategies to detect and prevent infections across your organization and supply chain.
Cybersecurity
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10 Best Practices for Securing Protected Health Information (PHI): What Is PHI and How To Secure It
Learn what constitutes PHI, why it’s a top cyber target, and the most effective methods to secure medical data in compliance with HIPAA and beyond.
Healthcare
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What’s the Difference Between IDS and IPS—and When Do You Use Each?
Learn the key differences between Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), including how they work, their pros and cons, and when to deploy each to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
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What Are 10 Major Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Regulations?
Explore 10 key cybersecurity regulations by industry, including healthcare, finance, retail, and defense, and learn how organizations can stay compliant and resilient.
Compliance
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What Is an Exploit? Understanding Vulnerabilities and Threat Mitigation
Learn what a cybersecurity exploit is, how attackers use them to breach systems, and the key strategies to detect and mitigate vulnerability exploitation.
Cybersecurity