Category Archives: Cyber Risk

Communication platforms play a major role in data breach risks

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Every online activity or task brings at least some level of cybersecurity risk, but some have more risk than others. Kiteworks Sensitive Content Communications Report found that this is especially true when it comes to using communication tools. When it comes to cybersecurity, communicating means more than just talking to another person; it includes any […]

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How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools

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10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher community, c… Continue reading How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools→

Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives

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AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third consecutive quarter with these attacks being the top of emerging risk. IT vend… Continue reading Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives→

6 key elements for building a healthcare cybersecurity response plan

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Medical practices remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over a third unable to cite a cybersecurity incident response plan, according to Software Advice. This gap exposes healthcare providers to risks of patient data breaches, HIPAA violations, finan… Continue reading 6 key elements for building a healthcare cybersecurity response plan→

SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures

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The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersec… Continue reading SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures→

Are we getting better at quantifying risk management?

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As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, the need for effective risk management has never been greater. The challenge lies not only in defining risk mitigation strategy but also in quantifying risk in ways that resonate with business leaders. The ability to translate complex technical risks into understandable and actionable business terms has become […]

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Are we getting better at quantifying risk management?

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As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, the need for effective risk management has never been greater. The challenge lies not only in defining risk mitigation strategy but also in quantifying risk in ways that resonate with business leaders. The ability to translate complex technical risks into understandable and actionable business terms has become […]

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The most common authentication method is also the least secure

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Despite the rise in cyber threats, many people do not have a holistic view of security, according to Yubico. The results of the survey uncovered concerning patterns and behaviors when it comes to personal and workplace cybersecurity, including the exte… Continue reading The most common authentication method is also the least secure→

Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks

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The presence of any data relating to an organization on the dark web demonstrably increases its risk of a cyber attack, according to Searchlight Cyber. Dark web insights and breach correlation Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center analyzed the … Continue reading Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks→

Organizations are changing cybersecurity providers in wake of Crowdstrike outage

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More often than not, a cyber attack or a cyber incident that results in business disruption will spur organizations to make changes to improve their cybersecurity and cyber resilience – and sometimes that means changing cybersecurity providers. T… Continue reading Organizations are changing cybersecurity providers in wake of Crowdstrike outage→