Vulnerability management (VM) is a proactive approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security vulnerabilities within an organization's systems. By continuously scanning and monitoring environments, VM helps minimize attack surfaces and protect critical assets. A risk-based approach, RBVM, enhances traditional methods by prioritizing vulnerabilities based on their … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Vulnerability Management
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What is Risk Posture?
Risk posture is an organization’s approach to cybersecurity, encompassing its readiness to manage risks and vulnerabilities effectively. It involves identifying, evaluating, and mitigating threats while balancing acceptable risks with necessary controls. Regular assessments of risk posture allow organizations to align their strategies with their overall objectives, providing … [Read more...] about What is Risk Posture?
Why AI Falls Short in Regulatory Consulting
AI's rapid advancements have transformed industries through automation and data analysis, yet its application in regulatory consulting reveals significant shortcomings. Regulatory frameworks are complex, jurisdiction-specific, and often require nuanced interpretation that AI struggles to provide. While AI excels at basic data parsing and identifying patterns, it cannot grasp … [Read more...] about Why AI Falls Short in Regulatory Consulting
The backbone of security: How NIST 800-88 and 800-53 compliance safeguards data centers
Data centers are at the forefront of the ever-evolving data storage landscape and require stringent measures to safeguard sensitive information. NIST guidelines, particularly 800-53 and 800-88, provide comprehensive frameworks that protect data throughout its lifecycle. NIST 800-53 focuses on security and privacy controls for IT systems, offering guidance on access control, … [Read more...] about The backbone of security: How NIST 800-88 and 800-53 compliance safeguards data centers
What is identity governance and administration (IGA)?
Identity governance and administration (IGA) is an essential framework that supports identity and access management (IAM) by focusing on the policies and processes necessary for managing digital identities and access rights. While IAM oversees identity lifecycle management, IGA ensures that governance practices are in place, such as proper installation, oversight, and auditing … [Read more...] about What is identity governance and administration (IGA)?
Cleaning Up the Data Disaster: How Businesses Can Battle Dirty Data
Dirty data costs businesses billions annually, creating inefficiencies and eroding customer trust. Inaccurate data leads to wasted resources, with sales and marketing departments spending up to 32% of their time resolving data issues rather than driving growth. Beyond the financial toll, dirty data harms customer experiences, with 93% of consumers reporting irrelevant … [Read more...] about Cleaning Up the Data Disaster: How Businesses Can Battle Dirty Data
What is the COBIT Framework and Preparing for a COBIT Audit
COBIT, short for Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology, is a globally recognized framework created by ISACA to help organizations align IT practices with business goals. It supports IT professionals, compliance auditors, and executives by providing a common language for IT governance. COBIT has evolved significantly since its introduction in 1996, with the … [Read more...] about What is the COBIT Framework and Preparing for a COBIT Audit
ISO releases a new version of ISO/IEC 27001
ISO released a 2022 update to its information security management system, ISO 27002. As information security becomes a more prevalent concern, ISO's new standard aims to give additional security oversight tools to companies seeking a better picture of existing risks and needed security actions. The main revisions appear in information security controls that reflect any … [Read more...] about ISO releases a new version of ISO/IEC 27001
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations
This new NIST publication provides guidance to organizations on identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks throughout the supply chain at all levels of their organizations. The publication integrates cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) into risk management activities by applying a multilevel, C-SCRM-specific approach, including guidance on the … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations
Changes in the New ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
ISO/IEC 27001 is under revision, and ISO/IEC 27002:2022 – Information Security, Cybersecurity And Privacy Protection – Information Security Controls has been released. The latest revision of ISO/IEC 27002 was published in February 2022, and ISO/IEC 27001 will follow shortly thereafter. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical … [Read more...] about Changes in the New ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
Fortify Your Business: Five Practices for Stellar Cybersecurity
The human element remains the weakest link in cybersecurity, as an annual report reveals that 85 percent of all data breaches are in one way or another caused by an employee. As digital technologies become essential in modern organizations, no industry is safe from cybercriminals exploiting their weak spots.“Identifying where the risks lie is a good start,” … [Read more...] about Fortify Your Business: Five Practices for Stellar Cybersecurity