Tag: risk-assessment
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Der trügerische Komfort des Risikomanagements
Gefahrenmanagement statt Risikomanagement: Cybersicherheit erfordert Dringlichkeit und Entschlossenheit.Herkömmliches Risikomanagement basiert auf Wahrscheinlichkeiten und statistischen Berechnungen doch in einer zunehmend komplexen und aggressiven Bedrohungslandschaft sind solche Prognosen unzuverlässig. Daher ist ein Umdenken nötig: Anstatt dem Risikomanagement sollten Organisationen Gefahrenmanagement als neues Konzept einführen.Risikomanagement impliziert, dass man die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Cyberangriffs vorhersagen kann. Doch die Realität sieht…
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How to evaluate and mitigate risks to the global supply chain
Tags: access, business, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, government, intelligence, international, ISO-27001, kaspersky, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, office, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityMaintain a diversified supply chain: Organizations that source from international technology suppliers need to ensure they are not overly reliant on a single vendor, single region or even a single technology. Maintaining a diversified supply chain can mitigate costly disruptions from a cyberattack or vulnerability involving a key supplier, or from disruptions tied to regulatory…
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UK monitoring group to classify cyber incidents on earthquake-like scale
Risk management: The CMC hopes this increased understanding will spur the development of improved incident response planning. Experts quizzed by CSO on CMC welcomed its launch.Ivan Milenkovich, vice president of cyber risk technology in EMEA at Qualys, said data from the CMC has the potential to allow IT security professionals to make better risk assessments,…
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Enhancements for BloodHound v7.0 Provide Fresh User Experience and Attack Path Risk Optimizations
Tags: access, attack, ciso, computer, control, cybersecurity, data, group, identity, incident response, metric, radius, risk, risk-assessment, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementGeneral Availability of Improved Analysis Algorithm and Security Posture Management Improvements The BloodHound team previewed several concepts in the last couple of releases that made it easier for customers to visualize attack paths and show improvements in identity risk reduction over time. This week’s release of BloodHound v7.0 includes significant enhancements focused on improving user experience…
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Hackers breach Microsoft IIS services using Cityworks RCE bug
Hackers are exploiting a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Cityworks deployments, a GIS-centric asset and work order management software, to execute codes on a customers’ Microsoft web servers.In a coordinated advisory with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Cityworks’ developer Trimble said that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0994 with CVSS rating…
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…
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Uncover Hidden Browsing Threats: Get a Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Learn how a complimentary LayerX risk assessment can help identify, assess, and address browsing and SaaS risks in your workplace. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article:…
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Discover Hidden Browsing Threats: Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Forward-thinking security teams are looking for security controls and strategies to address these risks, but they do not always know which risks to prioritize. In some cases,…
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12 cybersecurity resolutions for 2025
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, breach, business, ceo, chatgpt, china, ciso, communications, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, identity, insurance, jobs, law, malicious, phishing, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityAs cyber threats continue to evolve, CISOs must prepare for an increasingly complex threat landscape. From dealing with AI-driven attacks to managing changing regulatory requirements, it’s clear that 2025 will be another big year for CISOs.But staying ahead requires more than just implementing the next cutting-edge set of tools or technologies. It demands a shift…
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5 Tips to Translate High-Level Risk Into Daily Operations
By following these five tips and leveraging a cybersecurity data fabric with an automated metrics layer, organizations can unify their risk assessment and operational efforts, leading to more cohesive and efficient risk management. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/5-tips-to-translate-high-level-risk-into-daily-operations/
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Gen AI use cases rising rapidly for cybersecurity, but concerns remain
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, grc, group, guide, Hardware, HIPAA, incident response, intelligence, international, malware, middle-east, monitoring, phishing, privacy, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, usaGenerative AI is being embedded into security tools at a furious pace as CISOs adopt the technology internally to automate manual processes and improve productivity. But research also suggests this surge in gen AI adoption comes with a fair amount of trepidation among cybersecurity professionals, which CISOs must keep in mind when weaving gen AI…
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8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, china, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, exploit, extortion, firmware, framework, group, Hardware, india, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, lazarus, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nis-2, north-korea, open-source, password, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, russia, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe manufacturing sector’s rapid digital transformation, complex supply chains, and reliance on third-party vendors make for a challenging cyber threat environment for CISOs.Manufacturers, often prime targets for state-sponsored malicious actors and ransomware gangs, face the difficult task of maintaining cost-effective operations while modernizing their network infrastructure.”Many manufacturing systems rely on outdated technology that lacks modern…
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Keeper Introduces Risk Management Dashboard for Enhanced Risk Visibility and Proactive Threat Mitigation
Keeper Security have announced the launch of Risk Management Dashboard, a new feature within the Keeper Admin Console. The dashboard empowers administrators with broad visibility into their organisation’s security practices and compliance posture, setting a new standard for streamlined cybersecurity management. The Risk Management Dashboard provides an intuitive risk assessment score based on key metrics…
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Starbucks operations hit after ransomware attack on supply chain software vendor
Tags: ai, attack, ceo, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, hacker, monitoring, open-source, privacy, programming, radius, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityStarbucks is grappling with operational challenges after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider, affecting the company’s ability to process employee schedules and payroll, according to Reuters.Last week, Blue Yonder, a UK-based supply chain software vendor serving Starbucks and other retailers, acknowledged experiencing service disruptions due to a ransomware attack.”Blue Yonder experienced disruptions to…
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Five steps to better cyber risk assessments via autonomous pentesting
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Defining Cyber Risk Assessment and a Compliance Gap Analysis and How They Can be Used Together
A cyber risk assessment is a tool that helps organizations identify and prioritize risks associated with threats that are relevant to their unique environment. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/defining-cyber-risk-assessment-and-a-compliance-gap-analysis-and-how-they-can-be-used-together/
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Best 7 Compliance Risk Assessment Tools for 2024
Organizations devote significant resources to their compliance risk assessments each year. Yet many compliance leads and senior executives feel stuck in a cycle of repetition and question whether these efforts yield meaningful benefits. Do you find that your risk assessment process helps you tackle risk effectively? Does it offer a clear view of your top……
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What Is Risk Assessment In Network Security?
A risk assessment in network security systematically identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes potential threats to your infrastructure. By understanding these risks, you can implement tailored security measures that protect sensitive data,… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/what-is-risk-assessment-in-network-security/
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From Risk Assessment to Action: Improving Your DLP Response
DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. Data loss preventio… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/170239/security/dlp-risk-assessment.html
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The Power of Proactive Risk Assessments in Cybersecurity
The Power of Proactive Risk Assessments in Cybersecurity The Power of Proactive Risk Assessments in Cybersecurity In today’s rapidly evolving digital … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/the-power-of-proactive-risk-assessments-in-cybersecurity/
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Best Practices – Kovrr
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An AI-Driven Approach to Risk-Scoring Systems in Cybersecurity
By enhancing threat detection, enabling real-time risk assessment, and providing predictive insights, AI is empowering organizations to build more rob… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/ai-driven-approach-risk-scoring-systems-cybersecurity