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What CISA's BOD 25-01 Means for API Security and How Wallarm Can Help

The US government has taken another significant step towards strengthening cloud security with the release of CISA’s Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01. Aimed at improving the security posture of federal cloud environments, BOD 25-01 mandates robust configuration, visibility, and control across cloud-based services. While the directive doesn’t explicitly name API security, securing modern cloud systems relies on securing APIs - including the ones security teams don’t know about.

5 Ways Regulatory Changes Are Shaping Data Security Strategies

Today's regulations and info edicts aren't just red tape-they're rewriting the rules of how you protect data, especially as you swim through the web. From breach reporting to global privacy laws, keeping up with compliance updates can help you walk through a smarter, faster security game for your personal and professional interests. This is why, if you're handling and managing sensitive info-or just want to avoid fines and fallout-here's how the latest legal shifts are reshaping how you can secure what matters most.

A 101 Guide to GDPR Vulnerability Assessment

The GDPR has compelled a shift in how companies manage personal data. At the heart of GDPR is the requirement to safeguard customer data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. GDPR vulnerability assessment is a basic requirement, whether you’re based in the EU or not. If you process the data of EU residents, this assessment isn’t optional.

Inside the Early Lessons of DORA Compliance: What Works, What Fails, What's Next?

Six months into DORA — is financial services building real resilience or just ticking boxes? In this episode of Razorwire, host James Rees is joined by Richard Cassidy, Jonathan Care, and first-time guest Romain Deslorieux to dissect how the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is really playing out in financial services — beyond the policies and into the pressure.

The 10 Most Costly GDPR Mistakes Banks and Financial Institutions Make

Financial services firms operate in a high-risk environment where personal and financial data converge — and errors are expensive. Despite robust back-end controls, many still: GDPR’s complexity — 99 articles and multiple regional interpretations — creates audit friction even for mature teams.

Brace Yourselves: The Game-Changing Impact of India's DPDP Act, 2023

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is a turning point in how personal data is regulated, managed, and protected across the country. As every industry becomes more digital, this law makes it clear who owns data and who must protect it. The Act introduces a legal imperative and an operational opportunity for SOC managers, CISOs, DPOs, and IT security teams to revisit how data is collected, stored, shared, and protected.

Japan's New Active Cyber Defense Law: What It Means for Cyber Resilience and AEV

Japan is the latest country to shift from a reactive to a proactive cybersecurity stance, with its landmark Active Cyber Defense Law. The new regulations passed in May 2025 and are set to take full effect by 2027. For cybersecurity leaders, particularly those in critical infrastructure and the enterprise sector, this legislation marks a turning point—and carries major implications about how we test, validate, and evolve our cyber defenses.

The EU AI Act: What MSPs Need to Know ?

The EU AI Act is the most comprehensive law in the world to regulate artificial intelligence. This law doesn’t just apply to organizations inside the European Union, it also affects anyone doing business with the EU or offering AI-powered services in that market. If you use AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Jasper, or Bard for automation, reporting, or client communication, yes, then definitely this applies to you.

New Cybersecurity Executive Order Redraws Priorities: What It Means for AI, Digital IDs, and Supply Chain Security

As the global cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the latest cybersecurity executive order from the Trump administration is making waves—setting new priorities while reversing some of the cornerstone initiatives from previous administrations. The new directive pivots away from centralized federal control and compliance-heavy practices, placing a sharper focus on AI innovation, post-quantum cryptography, and software security by design.