Cyber Risk

The Truth About Cloud Security: What CISOs Should Really Worry About​

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Fragmented ownership, limited visibility into configurations and access, and increasingly complex security environments are the primary drivers of cloud security failures, resulting in preventable breaches that stem from human error rather than sophisticated attacks. CISOs should care now because: Cloud breaches are rarely caused by advanced exploits or zero-days. Misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and identity abuse […]

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How to Prioritize Cyber Risks by Business Impact: A 2026 Guide for CIOs and COOs

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Cybersecurity can feel unmanageable when every issue is labeled as “critical.” For CIOs and COOs, control returns when cyber risk is evaluated by business impact, not by the volume of alerts or vulnerabilities. The fastest way to regain traction in Q1 is to identify which risks could realistically disrupt revenue, operations, safety, or strategic delivery,

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Protect Your Holiday Revenue: 7 Cybersecurity Practices for Retail Leaders

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Holiday sales are peak revenue periods, and cyber threats spike alongside increased traffic. Even a single breach can disrupt operations, erode customer trust, and reduce margins. Protecting holiday revenue is about preparing for these high-risk moments, such as the following: Phishing and social engineering attacks targeting seasonal campaigns Ransomware threats are exploiting holiday staffing gaps

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Holiday Retail Cyber Threats: How Security Leaders Can Stay Ahead

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The holiday season brings higher sales, heavier traffic, and, unfortunately, sharper cyber threats. Holiday retail cyber threats come with a unique spike in phishing, ransomware, and card-skimming attempts each Q4. Hackers know security teams are stretched thin and they use that window to strike for several reasons because: Increased online transactions mean broader attack surfaces.

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The Hidden Cost of AI Adoption: Who’s Doing the Heavy Lifting?

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AI security tools promise instant threat detection and automated response. But in the real world? Security teams are burning weeks on integration, duct taping workflows, and re-training models just to get basic threat hunting working. While vendors collect ARR, your security team absorbs the hidden operational costs that never made it into the demo.  This

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Six Cybersecurity Trends Shaping 2025

Six Cybersecurity Trends Shaping 2026

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As 2026 unfolds, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Security leaders across industries, especially in retail and financial services, must anticipate emerging cybersecurity risks and strategically strengthen their defenses. Notable Recent Cybersecurity Incidents Recent high-profile cyber incidents illustrate the rising stakes in cybersecurity: Po$^&ub Data Leak: Hackers stole more than 200 million

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Vendor Risk Management: A Playbook for Security & Risk Teams

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Are you drowning in vendor risk management (VRM), struggling to deliver detailed reports and strong due diligence in the face of rising threats? The rising demands of vendor management are putting significant pressure on security and risk teams, exposing critical gaps in expertise. A striking 98% of organizations report at least one third party breach.

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CVE and MITRE Funding Uncertainty

A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Resilience: What CISA’s CVE Renewal Teaches Us About the Future of Vulnerability and Threat Intelligence

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The cybersecurity landscape faces an important shift. The U.S. government’s recent decision to renew MITRE’s contract to operate the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database (CVE database) reassured many across the cybersecurity community. Still, the uncertainty leading up to the renewal exposed an operational gap: over-reliance on a single, centralized system for vulnerability coordination. That short-term

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How ODR Enables Agile Risk Mitigation in Enterprise Security

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Cyber threats are escalating at a fast pace, with the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.88 million last year. One recent industry report showed that ransomware attacks increased substantially this year. Attackers actively scan for weaknesses in software, infrastructure, and human behavior. When they spot a flaw, they move quickly to exploit it.

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Is remote work a cybersecurity risk?

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With the rise of remote work culture, businesses are faced with new challenges, including increased cybersecurity risks. As companies transition to remote work models, they open themselves up to potential vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive data and lead to devastating cyber attacks. It’s essential that companies understand the risks and take steps to mitigate them

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