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CISA Launches Project to Assess Effectiveness of Security Controls
Phil Muncaster’s article discusses the relaunch of CISA’s Cybersecurity Insurance and Data Analysis Working Group (CIDAWG) to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls against ransomware and other cyber threats. CIDAWG, in collaboration with Stanford’s Empirical Security Research Group, aims to analyze aggregated, anonymized loss data to understand how well various cybersecurity controls work. The project…
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Continuous Improvement vs. Operational Excellence: Streamlining Business Operations
Continuous improvement and operational excellence are distinct but complementary concepts focusing on process enhancement and strategic alignment. Continuous improvement involves systematic, incremental enhancements to processes, aiming for efficiency and quality, often using methodologies like Kaizen and Lean. Operational excellence aligns the entire organization to deliver consistent value, emphasizing respect, humility, and process focus. While related,…
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From Trust to Security: Third-party Risk Management Strategies and Challenges
Third-party risk management is increasingly challenging for organizations due to the complexity of managing numerous external partners, with over half of respondents…
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Fortinet’s 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report
Organizations experienced a significant increase in cyber intrusions targeting operational technology (OT), with 31% reporting six or more intrusions compared to 11%…
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Book Review: The Cybersecurity Bible
The Cybersecurity Bible offers a comprehensive blend of theory and real-world application, preparing readers for exams like CompTIA Security+ while equipping them…