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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

Third-party cyber risks are likely to persist at the current scale for a while longer. According to a recent Ponemon Institute study , some 59% of companies experienced a third-party data breach in 2018, yet only 16% believe they are effectively mitigating third-party risk. Uphill battle. Advancing best practices.

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Cisco Secure: Supporting NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Cisco Security

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) exactly for this reason. NIST CSF is a voluntary framework based on existing standards, guidelines and practices for reducing cyber risks. It enables organisations to discuss, address and manage cybersecurity risk.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Blog Series: Using Technology to Safeguard the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This problem is magnified by the adoption of newer technologies, such as cloud, big data, internet of things (IoT), software containers and other transformative technologies that make defining a perimeter much more difficult. Perimeter defense, while necessary, is not enough to protect our sensitive data.

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Why taking the cybersecurity initiative can win you business

IT Security Guru

Cyber risks paralyse consumers into inaction. Here’s an eye-opener: a social experiment in the US found only 1% of technology users read the terms and conditions of a contract. The bottom line is, consumers are going to keep on behaving in ways that make them susceptible to cyber crime.

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CISSP – Tales of the Unexpected

CyberSecurity Insiders

In a complex and evolving business environment, cyber risks are business risks, threatening to disrupt reliable and safe operations. This is especially important considering that cyber-physical attacks can harm the health and safety of people and communities. Reserve Your Spot. Learn More.

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Establishing Security Maturity Through CIS Cyber Defense Framework

McAfee

The CIS (Center for Internet Security) CSC (Critical Security Control) framework provides just that — the fundamental underpinnings of a strong organizational cyber defense. This blog is a continuation of the CIS whitepaper published here where we introduce CIS Controls and McAfee product capabilities. CIS and System Hardening.