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What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

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Integrated risk management (IRM) is a discipline designed to embed risk considerations for the use of technology throughout an organization. In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology.

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7 Best Penetration Testing Service Providers in 2023

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Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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Why Do You Need Ongoing Vulnerability Assessments?

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The risk associated with each vulnerability is identified based on its severity score. The security gaps are closed through patching, virtual patching, configuration, debugging, etc. To keep your risks limited to tolerance levels and protect your assets, you must regularly perform vulnerability assessments. In Conclusion.

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How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost? 11 Pricing Factors

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After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

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Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes. This year, electric cars were a major focal point of the 2024 event, called Pwn2Own Automotive. Is your business considering an IoT security product?

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

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In the role of a superhero protector, remote access security keeps our digital world secure even while we are thousands of miles away. Network Segmentation: To reduce possible exposure in the event of a breach, isolate remote access systems from crucial and unneeded internal resources via network segmentation.

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How to Perform a Firewall Audit in 11 Steps (+Free Checklist)

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Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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