Cybersecurity

What are Metrics & KPIs in Cyber security – Detailed Guide

As a seasoned security professional, you understand the struggles of convincing the board to approve an increase in the cybersecurity budget or obtain that data privacy compliance certification. You are also familiar with the perplexed faces of non-technical stakeholders when emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity best practices. Edwards Heming aptly states, “Without data, you’re just…

The Ultimate Guide to Security Essentials for Organizations

Security essentials for organizations aren’t just about stopping cyberattacks – they are about making sure that organizations withstand evolving threats, prevent regulatory fines with security diligence, and maintain customer and stakeholder trust with strong security fundamentals rooted across the organization’s culture.  But here’s the catch – most of the security breaches, don’t happen because of…

Mastering Cybersecurity Dashboards: How to Build One That Works

Data does not always guarantee visibility. More often than not, CISOs find themselves entangled in a maze of tools offering siloed views of security and performance. And with such skewed views, organizations are often susceptible to blind spots that can be extremely hard to trace and resolve.  With a lack of insightful and actionable data,…

Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment: The First Move Toward Proactive Defense

The 2024 CISCO cyber readiness index revealed that only 3% of organizations worldwide have the security maturity and readiness to be resilient against emerging risks. However, strangely, 80% of organizations feel moderately to highly confident in their readiness capabilities. The report highlights how organizations today are ‘underprepared’ and ‘overconfident’ regarding cyber readiness.  But honestly, tell…

Cybersecurity in the Internet of Things: Protecting Connected Devices

In 2024, cyberattacks on Internet of Things (IoT) devices have increased significantly, with a notable attack on Roku compromising over 576,000 accounts.  Experts predict that more than a quarter of all cyberattacks on businesses will soon involve IoT devices. But what does this mean for your business? As a small or medium business owner, you…

NIS2 Directive Training Requirements: What Your Team Must Cover

A subtle shift is taking shape in cybersecurity regulation. NIS2, the European Union’s new directive, introduces obligations that may appear modest initially but have far-reaching implications for organizations across various sectors.  Slowly and almost imperceptibly, these requirements can affect every corner of operations. The question is whether teams are ready to meet this gradual rise…