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A vendor risk assessment is a critical element of performing due diligence, helping you vet potential vendors effectively and efficiently during the procurement process and throughout the vendor lifecycle. A thorough risk assessment should help you identify, mitigate, and manage the risks associated with your vendors to ensure you remain compliant, maintain a strong security posture, and avoid a costly third-party data breach.

You may have heard people talking about SOC recently, especially now with the increase in the use of digital assets and remote applications. In these cases, SOC enables organisations to bolster their security posture and be more proactive in detecting and preventing threats. But what is SOC in cyber security?

Australia has seen several high profile cyber incidents in 2023 and has seen significant loss of customer data (Canva’s 139 million customers, Latitude’s 7.9 million customers HWL Ebsworth’s 65 government agencies, 2.5 million documents). According to the OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report: January to June 2023, the top 3 sectors in that period to report data breaches are Health Service Providers (65 notifications), Finance incl.

Many organizations focus on addressing the risks within their internal attack surface while overlooking the potential threats created by their external digital footprint on the surface, deep and dark web. This article outlines how companies can significantly mitigate this risk by combining digital risk protection with their detection and response approach.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a federal agency that provides comprehensive healthcare services, benefits, and support to military veterans and their families. The VA operates a nationwide system of hospitals, clinics, and benefits offices focused on ensuring the health, welfare, and dignity of those who served in the United States armed forces.

The telecommunications sector provides critical infrastructure for many countries, enabling the exchange of information across various industries. Due to the widespread use of digital information in telecommunications, the sector has become a prime target for cyber threats from hackers, state actors, and cyber criminals. In 2023, telecommunications experienced higher credential stuffing rates than other sections, according to F5.

Earlier this week, we debuted our mini-series on the SEC’s new cybersecurity rules. In case you missed it — and, understandably, don’t have the bandwidth to backtrack — Part I explored how the (seemingly perpetual) explosion in data creation, data value, and IT complexity since the dawn of the digital age has come to shape our society. In particular, we note why these trends are responsible for our current IT predicament, namely, the rise in threats, risks, and regulations.

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, securing endpoints is paramount. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint emerges as a key player in the cybersecurity arena, offering comprehensive protection against a wide array of threats. This blog post delves into how Defender for Endpoint is revolutionizing endpoint security through the use of advanced threat protection technologies.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires not just vigilance but advanced technology. Sentinel, Microsoft’s cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, represents a leap forward in the way organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats.

In the digital age, where data is the new gold, ensuring the security and efficiency of network communication is paramount for businesses of all sizes. The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol plays a crucial role in facilitating file sharing, network browsing, and printer access among devices on a network. Understanding SMB port numbers is essential for IT professionals looking to optimize and secure their networks.