BITSIGHT SECURITY RATINGS BLOG

Data breaches that originate through third parties are more commonplace than organizations are used to. The SolarWinds hack and Kaseya ransomware attack are two recent examples of threat actors exploiting the security practices of...

You can’t reduce the cyber risks faced by your organization if you don’t know what you’re up against. That’s the purpose of a vulnerability probe.

A vulnerability probe uses scanning technology to scour your organization’s network for...

There are many ways that a bad actor can infiltrate your IT infrastructure and begin sifting through your data. These vulnerable entry points are known as risk vectors and include insecure endpoints, unsupported mobile devices, unpatched...

You've worked hard all year to prioritize your organization's resources to tackle the riskiest vulnerabilities in your cybersecurity program. But when you bring your progress to the board of directors, excited to demonstrate your success,...

Work from home practices introduce significant cyber risk to any organization. Worryingly, BitSight research discovered that remote office networks are 7.5 times more likely to have at least five distinct malware families on them than a...

Taking back control of your network in light of hackers’ growing sophistication can be time-consuming. Even well-established organizations with money to spend on solid cybersecurity programs are still falling victim to some of the new...

Investments in digital initiatives are essential to success. But, according to Accenture, 79% of organizations are adopting new and emerging technologies faster than they can address security issues. The finding isn’t surprising. While the...

As cyberattacks surge, you’re charged with protecting your organization’s expanding digital footprint. But what about the risk posed by vendors?

It’s estimated that 60% of organizations now work with more than 1,000 third parties. If not...

As cyber threats evolve and business models change, maintaining a mature cybersecurity program can be challenging. You need to be confident that your organization’s current security tools and techniques are effective. All it takes is a...