Cybersecurity infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a robust cloud security model that can help secure your organization’s digital cloud environment. Regardless of your size or industry, adopting an IaaS cybersecurity approach will help improve security across your cloud infrastructure. Read on to learn how it works. (more…)
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Guide to Security Governance in Cloud Computing
Almost all organizations use some form of cloud storage or computing for their day-to-day operations. Yet, as convenient as they are, cloud environments come with risks for all assets, systems, and users that come into contact with them. This is why thoroughly understanding security governance in cloud computing is essential for stakeholders at all organizations. (more…)
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Identity and Access Management Tools – Open Source vs Professional
Identity and access management (IAM) is critical to mitigating access control risks and safeguarding sensitive data environments. Although open-source identity and access management tools and those managed professionally provide IAM protections, each has pros and cons pertaining to cybersecurity risk management. Read on to learn more.
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Patch Management & WannaCry
The WannaCry attacks reached a record high in this past week and the root cause of the chink in the Cybersecurity amour can be traced primarily back to lack of active Patch Management. Active Patch Managementreduces attack surface & improves security posture. Reinforce this essential link in your holistic Cybersecurity chain.
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What Are the SOX 404 Requirements?
Auditing laws cover various topics and industries from social media privacy to financial transactions. Each auditing process targets different weaknesses in order to tackle the risks that accompany technological advancements.
In particular, the multi-faceted Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) deals with corporate operations and publicly traded companies. The 404 section requirement addresses financial documentation.
Are you aware of the SOX 404 requirements? Find out everything you need to know about compliance with our comprehensive guide.
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PCI DSS Compliance Testing
A PCI compliance test is one of the most effective ways organizations can protect cardholder data (CHD) and sensitive authentication data (SAD) from cyber threats. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) requires all businesses that process card payments to regularly test and scan their systems for vulnerabilities. By performing PCI compliance testing, organizations can identify security gaps early, maintain PCI DSS compliance, and reduce the risk of costly data breaches.
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Beginner’s Guide to Privacy By Design Principles
Privacy by design (PbD) is a preventative approach to data privacy protection developed by Dr. Ann Cavoukian in the 1990s. Its initial purpose was to develop a robust, scalable model for data privacy that would surpass “privacy enhancing technologies” (PETs) and then-weaker regulatory compliance requirements to guarantee full data privacy. (more…)
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What Are Security Patch Updates, and Why Do They Matter?
Patch management is critical to keeping your security controls up-to-date and protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats. You may be wondering: what are security patch updates, and how do they help optimize cyberdefense? Read on to learn how they work and why they matter. (more…)
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How Assessments Power Effective Technology Risk Management
Technology risk management is crucial to optimizing your organization’s security posture and safeguarding sensitive data. It involves evaluating risks to assets across your digital real estate, which enables successful risk management and the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation approaches. Read on to learn how it works. (more…)
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7 Types of Vulnerability Scanners
Every organization that connects to the internet, has multiple workstations and servers, processes personal information, and considers cyberattack mitigation a priority must manage potential vulnerabilities. Protecting your network infrastructure requires consistent monitoring to discover and identify vulnerabilities promptly. This blog article covers seven types of vulnerability scanners that will help keep your organization’s information assets secure. (more…)