Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Key Features to Look For
When choosing a vulnerability scanning tool, it’s essential to balance usability and security. CTOs and VPs of Engineering, who typically lead these decisions, aim to set a high standard for cybersecurity without sacrificing ease of use. A recent study by Qualys Threat Research stated that over 26,000 vulnerabilities were published in 2023. Naturally, to detect…
Jan 02, 2025
Hybrid Cloud Security: Best Practices and How to Overcome Challenges
Imagine a rail control center where all trains are operated from a single center. This module is fairly simple. Now imagine the same control center burdened with managing airplanes and ships with interdependent schedules, further complicating operations. A hybrid cloud setup looks somewhat like an operation center described above. Without a standardized flow of data…
Jan 02, 2025
The CMMC final rule: Everything contractors need to know
We bet you have been feeling the pressure lately if you are a defense contractor or a supplier. What began as a phased rollout has been rife with twists, delays, shifting timelines, and changing requirements. Yet, all of it is just the rumbling before a true storm—the enforcement of the CMMC 2.0 final ruling. From…
Jan 02, 2025
Compliance Auditor: Becoming One & The Future
Businesses spend somewhere between six to nine months to comply with cybersecurity standards. The majority of this timeframe is taken up by the compliance audit. It’s a comprehensive process of to and fro calls between a business’s GRC team and the compliance auditor, who needs to ensure that evidence is gathered, all questions answered and…
Jan 02, 2025
What is SSAE 18? (Is it Still Required in 2025)
Most businesses today rely on the cloud, and it can be challenging to ensure that data – whether it’s payroll information, cloud files, or other sensitive material – remains well-protected and organized. That’s where the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) comes in with its SOC 1 attestation requirements. Originally codified under forms like…
Jan 02, 2025
When Crisis Strikes, Be Ready: Creating a Business Continuity Policy That Works
In March 2024, AT&T experienced a massive data breach affecting 73 million customers. This incident has prompted companies across various sectors to reassess their continuity and disaster recovery strategies, underscoring the critical importance of having a robust business continuity plan in today’s digital landscape. The breach that exposed users’ sensitive information, including SSNs, passcodes, and…
Jan 02, 2025