Penetration testing is an advanced cybersecurity method that is especially useful in complex environments, such as those that make heavy use of cloud computing. In these cases, cloud pen testing is often required. But even when it’s not mandated, regular penetration testing is considered a best practice for cyber hygiene. (more…)
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How to Optimize Your Penetration and Intrusion Testing Programs
One of the primary goals of cyberdefense programs is identifying, preventing, and mitigating attacks. The best way to do this is with targeted programs, such as penetration and intrusion testing, where attackers’ offensive tactics become your company’s defensive training. (more…)
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Guide to Penetration Assessments and Regulatory Compliance
Some regulatory frameworks explicitly require penetration testing from eligible parties. But even those that don’t require it outright may still have other mandates that would be met or exceeded efficiently by conducting penetration testing. Thus, penetration assessments are critical for your security infrastructure. (more…)
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Offline vs Online Penetration Testing: Which is Better?
For organizations looking to begin penetration testing, two available options include online (automated) and offline (manual) tests. While automating allows for more frequent and faster testing, manual testing has its own unique benefits in the form of customization and trust. (more…)
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Understanding the Role of Risk Control in Risk Management
In cybersecurity terms, a “risk” represents how much harm a threat or vulnerability can cause to your personnel, clientele, and other stakeholders. The role of risk control in risk management is to proactively prevent and mitigate these threats, keeping an organization secure. (more…)
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How to Craft a Foolproof Data Breach Management Policy
Millions of customer and patient records are exposed every year as a result of ongoing data breaches that target every industry imaginable. A foolproof data breach management policy can help your team respond to these events, even mitigating some attacks from ever occurring in the first place—as long as everyone in your team is on the same page. (more…)
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How to Implement a Business Risk Management Framework
Implementing an integrated risk management process comes down to the following steps:
- Installing cybersecurity architecture to minimize risk development
- Monitoring for, identifying, and prioritizing risks for mitigation
- Addressing and completely resolving incidents as they appear
- Maintaining regulatory compliance in the face of security risks
- Ensuring long-term security through continuity practices
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Why and How to Implement Third Party Risk Monitoring
Third party risk management (TPRM) depends on effective third party risk monitoring. Dramatic stakes necessitate accurate scoping, vulnerability analysis, and (ideally) advanced techniques. (more…)
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Optimizing Third Party Vendor Risk Management for Financial Institutions
Financial institutions with extended networks of strategic partners need to manage the risks that come along with navigating multiple IT environments simultaneously. Impactful third party risk management finds and neutralizes these threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. (more…)
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A Beginner’s Guide to Detecting Insider Threats
Detecting insider threats comes down to four critical procedures:
- Scanning for vulnerabilities to be exploited internally
- Understanding the motives behind internal threats
- Monitoring for signs of intentional internal threat activity
- Maintaining vigilance through cybersecurity awareness training