Two big trends are now converging that will change the way we view and implement software supply chain security and make dependency management a vital part of assuring security. Let’s look at why and how this is happening, and what it means for dependency management.
Third-party cyber risk is now one of the biggest threats today, according to many CISOs. Security leaders point to the fact that many of the recent major breaches have been a result of a single software supply chain vulnerability: SolarWinds, Log4j, and MOVEit, just to name a few.
In an era where data breaches and cyberthreats are a constant concern, ensuring the security of your network monitoring systems is paramount. The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance standard serves as a robust benchmark for data security. In this comprehensive blog, we’ll explore the importance of FIPS compliance and delve into how OpManager, leading network management software, adheres to these standards to bolster security for its users.
As a senior consultant I deal with customers across numerous industries and maturity levels. I am often engaged in conducting risk assessments or gap analysis aligned with common frameworks such as the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). Most, if not all, the frameworks have a few controls that focus on the organization’s backup processes and disaster recovery plans.
