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“Patch procrastination leaves 50000 Fortinet firewalls vulnerable to zero-day” “New Windows warning: Zero-day with no official fix for all users” Such alarming headlines continue to loom large in the cybersecurity space—and with valid cause. Vulnerability discovery and patch management are painstakingly time-consuming, and most organizations struggle to keep up. But today, there’s some good news!…

Regardless of the threat landscape your organization is operating in, business continuity must be your top priority.  Your systems and processes should be resilient enough to withstand disruptions to ensure minimal downtime and enable a swift recovery. With the evolving nature of risks, this isn’t possible without business continuity management software. But there are so…

As organizations increasingly rely on IT and rapidly transition to the cloud, a structured approach to IT governance is more critical than ever. It can drive innovation, optimize resources, and enhance customer experience. However, if mismanaged, it can become a source of high risk. Enter Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) framework. The…

When issues arise in an external audit, the first question that top management asks is if these issues were highlighted during an internal audit. It automatically suggests a failure to address potential weaknesses that were identified earlier in the process. Internal audits are a crucial component of the certification process. However manual methods of filling…

Ask someone who lives and breathes GRC to close their eyes and picture it, and you’ll likely see raised eyebrows, a few sighs, and nervous laughs. Why? Because all they can see is a labyrinth of policies, a mountain of paperwork, and a constant stream of regulations. Yes, it’s chaotic, but it’s all for the…

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…