Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

July 2024

Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk in Financial Services

In today's interconnected financial landscape, businesses face increasing risks from third-party vendors, making effective cyber risk management essential. Significant data breach costs and stringent regulatory requirements place further burden on this sector. In response, UpGuard offers a Vendor Risk Management solution to help institutions manage these risks and maintain compliance. Learn more at upguard.com/fsi.

Strengthening Cybersecurity: Key Benefits of Integrated ERP Systems

A business is like a piece of machinery. It consists of many different parts and each has to work optimally for smooth operation. Even a small hitch in the cycle can quickly lead to complete failure. Your business too operates on various processes. From supply line management to payroll distribution every activity has to be monitored for efficiency. The data collected from all these also needs to be analyzed for informed decision-making. So how do you manage it all while still immersed in your day-to-day activities? An integrated ERP system could be the solution.

Understanding iGaming Payment Fraud Risks in Africa

If you're engaged with the iGaming community, do you consider the fraud risks associated with online payments in Africa? As the iGaming sector expands across the continent, understanding the challenges of securing transactions and safeguarding personal information is crucial.

The Significance of the Number 42 in the New ISO AI Standard

The number 42 has gained legendary status in popular culture, largely due to Douglas Adams’ science fiction series, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In this series, a group of hyper-intelligent beings build a supercomputer named Deep Thought to calculate the “Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything”. After much contemplation, Deep Thought reveals the answer to be simply “42”.

Sysdig Customer Care Chronicles - Security Is A Team Sport

For the Sysdig Customer Success team, our mission is simple: ensuring that our customers get the most value from our product. Usually that means helping them use the product, answering questions, and requesting feature enhancements. In our line of work, sometimes you have to throw out the usual playbook to make things happen. This particular story started when we noticed a change in a customer’s agent usage.

Cybersecurity Best Practices for SOX Compliance

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted by the United States Congress in 2002, is a landmark piece of legislation that aims to improve transparency, accountability, and integrity in financial reporting and corporate governance. The act was a response to high-profile corporate scandals, such as those involving Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco International, which shook investor confidence and underscored the need for regulatory reforms to prevent corporate fraud and protect investor interests.