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Hyperproof's 2024 Benchmark Report highlights AI’s dual role in cybersecurity, showing how AI can both enable sophisticated cyberattacks and improve security defenses. While 39% of respondents are concerned about AI risks, 61% see AI as a valuable tool for enhancing cybersecurity measures like control recommendations and documentation reviews. The report emphasizes the … [Read more...] about Hyperproof Releases 2024 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report

Cybersecurity frameworks such as CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST CSF provide organizations with structured methodologies to protect sensitive data and offer guidance on security processes. While these frameworks aren't mandatory, like PCI DSS or HIPAA, they help harden systems and strengthen security protocols. The choice of framework depends heavily on an … [Read more...] about What Experts Have to Say About Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Frameworks

Cyber resilience ensures business continuity and profitability by preparing organizations to recover and rebound from inevitable cyberattacks. While cybersecurity focuses on defending against attacks, cyber resilience emphasizes recovery and continuity. Given the sophistication of modern cyber threats, including those enhanced by malicious AI, organizations must strengthen … [Read more...] about Measure Success: Key Cybersecurity Resilience Metrics

Predictive prioritization is a method of re-prioritizing vulnerabilities based on the likelihood they will be exploited in an attack. This process results in a Vulnerability Priority Rating (VPR), which ranges from zero to ten, indicating a vulnerability's severity and remediation priority. Unlike the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), which focuses on potential impact … [Read more...] about Answers to the Most Popular Predictive Prioritization Questions in IT Security

Security Configuration Management (SCM) is an essential cybersecurity practice for ensuring systems are configured correctly to meet security and compliance standards. SCM helps reduce cyber risks by securing configurations, which involves detecting and remediating misconfigurations across both on-premises and cloud environments. Effective SCM minimizes an organization's attack … [Read more...] about Mastering Configuration Management Across the Modern Enterprise

Radicati's "Endpoint Security Market Quadrant 2024" report analyzes the current landscape of the endpoint security market, categorizing vendors into four distinct segments: Top Players, Trail Blazers, Specialists, and Mature Players. The report comprehensively evaluates each vendor based on their functionality and strategic vision. It aims to help readers understand the … [Read more...] about An Analysis of the Market for Endpoint Security

In cybersecurity, the reliance on traditional Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems within Security Operations Centers (SOC) remains prevalent even as we navigate through 2024. These systems, pivotal for collecting and analyzing security data, are instrumental in swiftly identifying and responding to threats. However, using outdated SIEM technologies poses … [Read more...] about Migrate Off That Old SIEM Already!

The landscape of cloud security has evolved significantly, transitioning from skepticism among enterprises to becoming a widely accepted and secure platform for organizations of various sizes. However, securing the cloud environment is more complex than it might seem; it requires a nuanced approach to manage privileged access effectively. The article emphasizes the complexity … [Read more...] about A Guide to Effective Cloud Privileged Access Management