Where Should You Focus Your (Limited) Cybersecurity Budget?
Large organizations with over 10,000 employees often maintain 100+ security tools for various use cases. Yet, despite this arsenal, even the most well-established companies continue to fall victim to cyberattacks. On the other hand, smaller businesses, with an average of 11 security tools, according to Frost & Sullivan, often need an in-house IT team to…
Jan 08, 2025
Compliance for Startups: All You Need to Know in 2025
90% of startups crumble within their first five years. Digging deeper, a recent study reveals that regulatory and legal hurdles rank as the 5th leading causes of startup failures, closely trailing behind the fierce competition in the market. To overcome this, you need to consider compliance not as a burdensome chore but rather think of…
Jan 07, 2025
CCPA Compliance Checklist (This is All You Need)
CCPA is one of the most stringent compliance frameworks there is. This marks a significant shift where consumers have more access than ever to control how their personal data is processed. So, if your business is collecting data on California residents, you must ask yourself, “When am I gonna get compliant.” However, don’t rush it;…
Jan 06, 2025
CISO Strategies: The Playbook Of Top 1% CISOs
Recently, some attackers set up a crypto mining operation for the PurpleUrchin crypto mining campaign using the free or trial-based cloud computing services provided by platforms like GitHub, Heroku, and Togglebox. They create tens of thousands of fake accounts to bypass restrictions and exploit stolen or counterfeit credit cards to activate time-limited trials. And this…
Jan 02, 2025
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
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