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…
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…
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”…
Oct 04, 2024
How to Perform Vendor Security Assessment with Questionnaire?
January 2022.On of the top-rated identity and access management organizations suffered a data breach impacting 2.5% of its customer base. The hackers infiltrated its sub-processors network and then gained access to the organization’s internal networks. According to a report by Verizon, a staggering 62% of network intrusions are from third parties. The increasing reliance on…
Oct 04, 2024
Cyber Security Compliance 101: All You Need To Know
The advancement in technology has given rise to a multitude of cyber threats not just for individuals but for companies as well. As of 2023, hacker attacks occurred every 39 seconds and the cost of a breach was $4.45 million, the highest ever recorded. Cyber security has therefore become an increasingly prominent priority recently—and rightfully…
Oct 03, 2024
GRC in Cyber security (Complete Guide)
The debate about digitization being a boon or a bane can be polarizing. Still, we can all agree that it has brought a wave of cyber threats, scams, breaches, and other sophisticated cyber attacks. The digital landscape shifts like quicksand, which explains why 68% of business owners feel that cybersecurity risks are increasing. Enter Governance,…
Oct 03, 2024