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Understanding Software Licensing Agreements

The great Yogi Berra is often quoted as having said "in theory, there is no difference between practice and theory. In practice, there is." Perhaps the same can be said about software licensing agreements. There are often two dimensions to any software license agreement: what’s in the agreement and how the commercial relationship is implemented in practice.

Global Cyber Threats: Insights and Strategies for Defense

In an era where digital connectivity spans across borders, understanding and countering global cyber threats has become a paramount concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. This blog post delves into the prevailing global cyber threat trends and outlines effective strategies to defend against these evolving challenges.

Strengthening the Shield

The role of governments has evolved to include the safeguarding of not just physical borders but also virtual territories. With an increasing reliance on technology, the need for robust cybersecurity measures within government entities has never been more critical. Here we’ll explore cybersecurity best practices that can fortify government systems, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and the preservation of national security.

Security Ratings as a Vehicle for Communication

There’s never going to be a silver bullet that makes a CISO’s job easy, but I believe that with the right people, tools, metrics, and KPIs, the job can become easier. My fellow security leaders—the CISO mafia, if you will—have expressed frustration in the past when it comes to Security Ratings. Their view has been that an external rating was not done with any cooperation or internal view of their security environment.

Predictions for AI and Cybersecurity in 2024

As the holiday season comes into full swing, it’s estimated that cyberattacks go up by as much as 30% during this period. To help increase cyber resilience—and stay vigilant well into the new year—SecurityScorecard is sharing some of our key AI predictions for 2024 based on the trends we’ve observed this past year.

UpGuard Summit December 2023 - Panel Discussion

Join our moderator Jessica Aitkin as she sits down with three of our knowledgeable customers, who share their insights into selecting and onboarding a third-party risk management tool. Guest Speakers Colby Cousens - IT Director, Town of Danvers Ziggy Kowalski - Director of Information Security, Hendrickson Steven Lovaas - CISO, Colorado State University System.