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SEC's Cybersecurity Regulations, Part III: The Relationship Between the CISO & The Board

Cybersecurity is a top risk for corporate directors to understand and navigate. The implications of cyber events for a company are many and growing: instantly damaged reputations that erode years of credibility and trust with customers and investors, impaired profitability from customer attrition and increased operating costs, lost intellectual property, fines and litigation, and harm to a company’s people and culture.

Cyberint Named as Frost & Sullivan's 'Company of the Year' in the Global External Risk Mitigation and Management Industry

Cyberint’s holistic approach offers unmatched visibility, in-depth threat insights, and continuous risk monitoring with an unparalleled market understanding, according to Frost & Sullivan. Tel Aviv, Israel – November 1st, 2023 – Cyberint, the leader in impactful intelligence, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the “Company of the Year” in the Global External Risk Mitigation & Management (ERMM) industry by Frost and Sullivan.

A Deep Dive Into Cloud Security Assessments

Cloud platforms offer unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, the convenience and advantages of the cloud are accompanied by significant security challenges. Hackers are constantly trying to exploit weak cloud configuration settings, which is why it’s important to have visibility into the security of your organization’s cloud infrastructure.

Free Template: Vendor Post-Data Breach Questionnaire (2023)

A post-data breach questionnaire is essential for evaluating the impact of a third-party breach on your organization. This due diligence also ensures complaints with expanding data breach protection standards sweeping across government regulations. This post outlines a template to inspire the design of your security questionnaire for vendors that have suffered a data breach or similar security incident. Learn how UpGuard streamlines Vendor Risk Management >

Industrial Control Systems are Exposed: Breaking Down the Risks

The world had a security wake-up call recently. Organizations were alerted to nearly 100,000 exposed industrial control systems (ICS), potentially allowing an attacker to access and control physical infrastructure such as power grids, traffic light systems, security and water systems, and more. That’s not only a stark statistic but a critical call-to-action for organizations around the world.

SIG Lite Questionnaire

The SIG Lite Questionnaire is now available as a part of UpGuard’s questionnaire library! We’ve partnered with Shared Assessments to offer this leading security framework to help businesses identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risk in their third-party vendors. SIG Lite is one of the most popular questionnaires for assessing vendors and covers a wide range of IT security and risk management topics, including data privacy, network security, and vulnerability management!

Third-Party Security Risks: How to Mitigate Potential Cybersecurity Threats

Cooperation is the key to success, so working with third parties helps your organization increase efficiency, offer better products and services, employ highly qualified experts, and cut costs. But all these benefits come at the price of additional cybersecurity risks. Minor flaws in your third-party vendor’s security and privacy routines may lead to a breach in your organization’s cybersecurity.

How to Conduct an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ‘Conducting an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment’. This blog is designed to equip you with effective strategies for a successful risk assessment, incorporating the principles of ISO 31000 risk management. Risk assessment is a vital component of a robust information security framework and is in alignment with ISO 31000.

Preparing for a Cyber Catastrophe With a Data-Driven Risk Appetite

Working with third-party service providers is part of doing business. Even before the digital revolution, entrepreneurs enlisted logistics and shipping providers, payment processing services, and other outsourced companies to help them streamline operations and reduce costs. ‍ Today's marketplace is no different, although the available third parties have evolved to fit organizations' growing digital needs.