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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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
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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Imagine this: A potential client wants proof that your company manages their data securely. Without it, the deal may stall or slip to a competitor. That is where SOC 2 compliance comes in. It is not only about passing an audit—SOC 2 builds trust, protects long term relationships, and prevents security issues that can upset
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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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The digital landscape is a double-edged sword for businesses. While it offers incredible opportunities for growth and efficiency, it also exposes them to a constantly evolving threat: cyberattacks. As a business owner, understanding the most common and critical cybersecurity threats is vital for protecting your valuable data, systems, and reputation. ‍ The most common cybersecurity
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Hackers held the spotlight in the news over the past few days as they threatened to release documents related to the Trump trial. This is far from an isolated incident — ransom demands related to cybercrimes have seen a surge since last year, targeting businesses, individuals, and even governments. These attacks have resulted in data
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AI in the hands of bad actors is everyone’s nightmare. But we take heart in the fact that Microsoft and OpenAI are working together to understand and curb the ways that threat actors could misuse AI and LLMs. The U.S. government is also stepping up to protect people from technology used for nefarious purposes —
The cybersecurity industry offers an abundance of high-quality, constructive guidance for organizations. Although this is something to be celebrated, it can also be overwhelming for business and technology leaders who are grappling with the following questions: How to determine if the organization’s current cybersecurity posture is good enough? How to establish the right priorities within
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Decentralized technology has become an increasing topic of interest to technologists and enthusiasts seeking alternatives to the “walled garden” of many online communities and platforms. Spinning up a web service has become much easier with DevOps tooling, automation, and cloud services. However, the internet is more complex a place than it was twenty years ago.
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