What is ISO 27001 Compliance? [Steps to Implement it]
Organizations depend on data and have processes and tools to transmit, access, and store it, but seldom take effective measures to secure it. Internal safeguards often fail to protect it and prove inadequate against major attacks. Bad actors and hackers often exploit these inadequacies. Organizations in their attempt to secure their business environment go a…
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Oct 05, 2024
SOC 2 Type 2 Report: A Guide to Security Assurance
As an organization working with sensitive customer data, you would agree that security is paramount. Besides, potential enterprise customers will need assurances that you have systems and controls to safeguard their information. One way to provide this assurance is through a SOC 2 Type 2 Report. A SOC 2 Type 2 report is not a…
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Oct 05, 2024
Types of Access Control: How to Manage Data Access Safely
In 2023 data breaches cost organizations an average of $4.45 million, highlighting the critical need for implementing robust cybersecurity measures within the organizations. Access control is a pivotal cyber security measure that plays a crucial role in preventing such breaches. There are different types of access control, and their effective management is integral to safeguarding…
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Oct 05, 2024
Security Assessment: Key Types and How to Get Started
Hackers today are constantly upgrading and using advanced techniques to exploit weaknesses and get their hands on data. As a CISO or founder, it is your responsibility to proactively develop countermeasures and protect your organization. The agility to respond however, comes with the understanding of your deficiencies. And that’s where security assessments come in. Security…
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Oct 04, 2024
Top 10 Cyber Insurance Companies
Cyber insurance offers much more than protection alone. It covers expenses for things like, legal and investigative services, crisis communication and even compensation for those affected. For some companies, the absence of this coverage has meant shutting operations completely following a breach. As global tensions rise, with various conflicts like Russia-Ukraine, Palestine-Israel, insurers are rethinking “acts of war”…
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Oct 04, 2024
Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan: What It Is & How to Build One
The significance of cybersecurity is growing. The world now depends on technology more than ever before, and there are no signs that indicate a possible reversal. Organizations can no longer exclusively rely on standard cybersecurity solutions like firewalls and antivirus software. Hackers are consistently improving their strategies and are now able to easily penetrate traditional…
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Oct 04, 2024