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From Brackets to Breaches: Securing Your Network Against March Madness Scams

As March Madness sweeps across the nation, the excitement and frenzy associated with the NCAA Basketball Tournament also ushers in a season ripe for cyber threats. This annual college basketball tournament, beloved by millions, creates a unique environment that cybercriminals exploit to launch sophisticated social engineering attacks.

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence: A closer look at the European Union's new landmark legislation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative forces of our time. From the mundane tasks of everyday life to the complexities of global industries, artificial intelligence continues to permeate every aspect of society, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. The growing importance of AI is not just a trend but a fundamental shift in the way we perceive and leverage technology. This is particularly true in the cybersecurity industry.

Strategies for Living with Undetectable AI Content Proliferation

The relentless march of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought us to the precipice of a new era in content creation. AI-powered language models are now capable of generating human-quality text, blurring the lines between machine and human-made content. This proliferation of undetectable AI content presents a unique challenge - how do we navigate a world where information authenticity is increasingly difficult to discern? While some may view undetectable AI content with apprehension, it has the potential to revolutionize various fields.

Critical insights into Australia's supply chain risk landscape

Australian organizations find themselves navigating a minefield of supply chain risks, with a surge in incidents stemming from multi-party breaches. These breaches are often caused by vulnerabilities in cloud or software providers and are emerging as a challenge that demands attention and proactive strategies. From July to December 2023, 483 data breaches were reported to the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), up 19% from 407 between January and June of the same year.

Expanding Cyber Risk Management Accountability in the EU With NIS 2

‍ ‍No organization, no matter the industry, is exempt from suffering from a cyber attack. The European Union formally recognized this modern-day reality in late 2022 when it published Directive (EU) 2016/1148, more commonly known as the NIS 2 Directive. As an updated version of the original directive enacted in 2016, this newer, sweeping cybersecurity regulation expanded its original scope to encompass even more business sectors.

Why PCI 4.0 Matters: A Deep Dive into Its Importance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial security standard for protecting personal data during credit card transactions — and managing PCI compliance is essential for businesses that handle such data. The latest PCI DSS standard, Version 4.0, goes into effect March 2024. Organizations will need to adapt to new requirements and maintain compliance to safeguard sensitive information.

Cross-Mapping and GRC Compliance

As businesses grow, they encounter more regulatory requirements — and soon enough, those requirements can feel like a straitjacket of overlapping obligations. The way to wriggle free from that straitjacket is to develop strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capabilities. One important GRC capability is control mapping: mapping various regulatory requirements to specific controls your business does (or does not yet) have, so that you can see where you need to introduce new controls.

Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence: Forbes Most Cybersecure Banks, 2024

To recognize best-in-class consumer financial institutions and their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Forbes just released its 2024 list of the top 50 consumer banks with the most robust cybersecurity. Together with Forbes, we are proud to recognize top CISOs and their dedication to safeguarding customer data.

Mastering User Entity Controls: A Guide to Complementary Strategies

Complementary user entity controls (CUECs) are essential to any SOC 2 compliance project report. These controls help to confirm the service provider’s system is secure by outlining responsibilities that the client (that is, the user) must undertake as well. Developing strategies to identify, map, and monitor CUECs is crucial for organizations that rely on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers as part of their vendor management process. You won’t be able to manage privacy risks without them.

How to Automate Triggers Based on Expiration Dates

Organizations must stay on top of compliance deadlines and expiration dates. Failure to meet these deadlines can lead to costly penalties, reputational damage, and legal consequences. Fortunately, automated tools can help streamline compliance processes and assure that important deadlines are never missed. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to automate triggers based on expiration dates and the benefits such automation can bring to your organization.