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Penetration tests (a.k.a. pen tests) are point-in-time cyber risk assessments. They allow IT and security professionals to assess the adequacy of security controls, including intrusion detection and response systems, and identify...
Recently, BitSight and the Center for Financial Professionals (CeFPro) released a joint report that explores how financial services organizations are addressing challenges associated with third-party cyber risk management.
Due diligence processes for vendor procurement vary by company, industry, and region. Some regulatory bodies dictate due diligence practices, and some industry groups have adopted standardized processes. In addition, requirements may...
Security ratings, or cyber security ratings, are a data-driven, objective and dynamic measurement of an organization’s security performance. Thousands of organizations around the world use BitSight Security Ratings as a tool to address a...
When it comes to improving cybersecurity at your organization, there are some fixes that you can undertake with very little preparation. More robust remediation efforts, however, usually start with a cybersecurity risk assessment.
Today, disruptive risks are an area of focus for corporate directors worldwide. On a global basis, we face disruptions in areas like geopolitical volatility, economic slowdown, emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and climate...
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has developed a new set of cybersecurity standards designed to help power and utility (P&U) companies limit their exposure to third-party cyber risks and preserve the reliability...
Just a few weeks ago, Gartner released their list of “Top 10 Security Projects for 2019”, and named security ratings services as a business imperative.
