Tag: risk-assessment
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SecurityScorecard Buys HyperComply to Expand Risk Platform
HyperComply’s AI Automation Reduces Vendor RFP Questionnaire Work by 92%. SecurityScorecard is acquiring HyperComply to streamline third-party risk assessments with AI that automates most security questionnaire responses. The deal supports SecurityScorecard’s shift from ratings-only to a full solutions platform for mitigating supply chain risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/securityscorecard-buys-hypercomply-to-expand-risk-platform-a-29440
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Feds Release Updated HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Tool
Experts Say Tool Geared to Small, Midsized Organizations. Federal regulators have updated their HIPAA security risk assessment tool that’s long been aimed at helping small and midsized providers and business associates with risk analysis – an activity that many healthcare organizations can’t seem to get right. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/feds-release-updated-hipaa-security-risk-analysis-tool-a-29411
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We’ve crossed the security singularity – Impart Security
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, compliance, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, framework, group, hacker, incident response, injection, intelligence, Internet, msp, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustThe Bottom Line: We’ve Crossed the Security Singularity “ The Security Singularity: When AI Democratized Cyberattacks We’ve crossed a threshold that fundamentally changes cybersecurity forever. Not with fanfare or headlines, but quietly, in the background of our AI-powered world. The expertise barrier that once separated script kiddies from sophisticated threat actors has simply… vanished. I…
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What the Salesloft Drift breaches reveal about 4th-party risk
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, control, data, data-breach, email, exploit, google, hacker, incident response, intelligence, monitoring, risk, risk-assessment, saas, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustFebruary 2024: SalesLoft acquires Drift, an AI-powered chatbot companyThe hidden legacy: Drift’s existing OAuth tokens to thousands of Salesforce and Google Workspace instances probably remained activeTime passes: Tokens and app permissions remain valid unless explicitly rotated or revoked.August 2025: Attackers abuse OAuth tokens associated with the Drift application to enumerate and exfiltrate Salesforce data; a…
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5 ways CISOs are experimenting with AI
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, incident response, intelligence, login, metric, microsoft, monitoring, phishing, qr, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTranslating security metrics into business language: CISOs are now tasked with being the security storyteller, and it doesn’t always come easily. Turning to AI, CISOs are finding a helping hand to translate technical detail into business-oriented narratives, drawing on a range of data sources, risk trends, control gaps and threat modeling.AI tools are helping tailor…
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5 ways CISOs are experimenting with AI
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, incident response, intelligence, login, metric, microsoft, monitoring, phishing, qr, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTranslating security metrics into business language: CISOs are now tasked with being the security storyteller, and it doesn’t always come easily. Turning to AI, CISOs are finding a helping hand to translate technical detail into business-oriented narratives, drawing on a range of data sources, risk trends, control gaps and threat modeling.AI tools are helping tailor…
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UltraViolet Cyber Acquires Application Security Testing Service from Black Duck
Tags: application-security, ceo, cloud, container, cyber, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, threatUltraViolet Cyber has acquired the application security testing services arm of Black Duck Software as part of an effort to expand the scope of the managed security services it provides. Company CEO Ira Goldstein said this addition to its portfolio will provide penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, cloud and container risk assessments, architecture risk..…
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UltraViolet Cyber Acquires Application Security Testing Service from Black Duck
Tags: application-security, ceo, cloud, container, cyber, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, threatUltraViolet Cyber has acquired the application security testing services arm of Black Duck Software as part of an effort to expand the scope of the managed security services it provides. Company CEO Ira Goldstein said this addition to its portfolio will provide penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, cloud and container risk assessments, architecture risk..…
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Indirect Prompt Injection Attacks Against LLM Assistants
Tags: attack, automation, control, data, disinformation, email, framework, google, injection, LLM, malicious, mitigation, mobile, phishing, risk, risk-assessment, threat, toolReally good research on practical attacks against LLM agents. “Invitation Is All You Need! Promptware Attacks Against LLM-Powered Assistants in Production Are Practical and Dangerous” Abstract: The growing integration of LLMs into applications has introduced new security risks, notably known as Promptware”, maliciously engineered prompts designed to manipulate LLMs to compromise the CIA triad of…
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Quantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015?
Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, communications, compliance, computer, computing, container, crypto, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, government, guide, Hardware, infrastructure, network, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityQuantum Is Closer Than You Think”, So Why Are You Still Encrypting Like It’s 2015? madhav Tue, 09/02/2025 – 05:43 Not long ago, the idea that quantum computers could one day break today’s strongest encryption felt like science fiction. Today, it’s no longer about if”, but when. While real-world demonstrations of quantum algorithms like Shor’s…
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Key Considerations for Implementing Risk-Based Authentication
Explore key considerations for implementing risk-based authentication (RBA) to enhance security. Learn about adaptive authentication, risk assessment, integration strategies, and maintaining user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/key-considerations-for-implementing-risk-based-authentication/
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Key Considerations for Implementing Risk-Based Authentication
Explore key considerations for implementing risk-based authentication (RBA) to enhance security. Learn about adaptive authentication, risk assessment, integration strategies, and maintaining user experience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/key-considerations-for-implementing-risk-based-authentication/
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How Gainesville Regional Utilities is locking down vendor risk
Tags: access, breach, business, cio, ciso, compliance, conference, cyber, data, finance, group, HIPAA, infrastructure, malicious, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, soc, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityIntake and triage: The requesting business unit submits an intake form detailing the vendor’s responsibilities, the IT service involved, the types of data needed, and any required system access. The IT security team then conducts an initial risk triage.Detailed assessment: If the vendor poses a moderate or high risk, it must complete a security questionnaire…
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Microsoft’s New AI Risk Assessment Framework A Step Forward
Microsoft recently introduced a new framework designed to assess the security of AI models. It’s always encouraging to see developers weaving cybersecurity considerations into the design and deployment of emerging, disruptive technologies. Stronger security reduces the potential for harmful outcomes”Š”, “Šand that’s a win for everyone. It is wonderful to see that Microsoft leveraged its…
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Enrollment Policies for Passwordless Authentication
Learn how to create effective enrollment policies for passwordless authentication, covering user groups, risk assessment, conditional access, and best practices for a secure transition. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/enrollment-policies-for-passwordless-authentication/
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5 hard truths of a career in cybersecurity, and how to navigate them
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, awareness, best-practice, breach, business, cio, ciso, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, gartner, identity, ISO-27001, jobs, mitigation, network, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, training, wafCybersecurity teams protect systems but neglect people: After all the effort it takes to break into cybersecurity, professionals often end up on teams that don’t feel welcoming or supportive.Jinan Budge, a research director at Forrester who focuses on enabling CISOs and other technical leaders, believes the way most cybersecurity career paths are structured plays a…
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NIST Risk Assessment Template: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Risk Management
Key Takeaways The Disconnect Between Cyber Risk and Business Strategy If you’re wondering why risk assessments often feel disconnected from business strategy, you’re not alone. ISACA and PwC have both found that even in well-resourced organizations, critical gaps remain: This lack of operational clarity stems often from the absence of a structured, repeatable approach to……
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Mind the overconfidence gap: CISOs and staff don’t see eye to eye on security posture
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, grc, group, hacker, identity, incident response, intelligence, international, least-privilege, metric, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, updateMisplaced priorities: Investments often favor visibility and compliance over “core capabilities like detection engineering, incident response, and threat containment,” according to Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher at cybersecurity vendor Acronis TRU.Delayed adaptation: AI-driven threats demand faster, smarter defenses, but key upgrades (such as behavior-based analytics or automation) are often postponed due to underestimated risk, according…
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Skills gaps send CISOs in search of managed security providers
Tags: access, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, governance, group, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySecurity operations centers (SOCs)Cloud platform managementSIEM and log monitoringFramework-based cybersecurity management functionsThreat intelligence feeds and analysisVulnerability scanning and patch managementEndpoint detection and response (EDR)Firewall and network security managementCompliance tracking and audit support”MSPs already have the infrastructure and staff in place to deliver these services efficiently, and at scale,” Richard Tubb, who runs the MSP community…
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Rethinking IT Risk Assessments for OT Environments
Sydney Trains’ Maryam Shoraka on Identifying the Blind Spots in OT Systems. IT organizations can apply multiple frameworks to help reduce risk, but relying on them in OT environments could create blind spots. Security leaders must rethink compliance-driven strategies and adapt controls to meet the unique demands of industrial systems, said Sydney Trains’ Maryam Shoraka.…
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Misconfigured MCP servers expose AI agent systems to compromise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, control, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, firewall, injection, Internet, leak, LLM, login, malicious, network, openai, risk, risk-assessment, service, tool, vulnerability‘NeighborJack’: Opening MCP servers to the internet: Many MCP servers lack strong authentication by default. Deployed locally on a system, anyone with access to their communication interface can potentially issue commands through the protocol to access their functionality. This is not necessarily a problem when the MCP server listens only to the local address 127.0.0.1,…
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The highest-paying jobs in cybersecurity today
Tags: access, ai, application-security, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, firewall, governance, grc, hacker, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, network, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, soc, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSee “Top 12 cloud security certifications”See “CISSP certification: Requirements, training, exam, and cost”See “CCSP certification: Exam, cost, requirements, training, salary” Security engineer: After security architects, security engineers receive the second-highest annual cash compensation ($191,000), with a base salary of $168,000. Nearly a third (31%) of security engineers surveyed also received annual equity grants.Like their architect…