In a recent webinar, SecurityScorecard hosted Justin Herring, Executive Deputy Superintendent, Cybersecurity Division of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), and Luke Dembosky, Partner and Co-Chair of the Data Strategy & Security practice at Debevoise & Plimpton, to discuss DFS’s top cybersecurity priorities this year, current enforcement and to examine trends, and the regulatory environment around cybersecurity in 2022.

I am excited to share that SecurityScorecard is now formally a member of the Information Technology Sector Coordinating Council (IT-SCC). Established in 2006, the IT SCC is the principal entity for coordinating with the government on a wide range of critical infrastructure protection activities and cybersecurity issues.

The hybrid workplace is here to stay. If the past couple of years have proved anything, it’s that many workers enjoy working remotely, or like the flexibility of working from home part-time. Organizations also appreciate the benefits of a hybrid workplace; according to Gartner, 48% of employees will likely work remotely at least part of the time after COVID-19, as opposed to the 30% of employees who did so before the pandemic.

PII, or Personally Identifiable Information, is any information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual, such as name, address, payment information, or contact information. The U.S. The Department of Homeland Security defines a second category of PII: Sensitive PII, which includes Social Security Numbers, driver’s license numbers, Alien Registration numbers, financial or medical records, biometrics, and criminal history.

Vendors are a key part of every business and, therefore, every organization’s security. Yet, one of the biggest challenges for security and third-party risk management teams is tracking down their vendors. It’s no wonder that 65% of organizations don’t know which third parties have access to their most sensitive data. On top of that, vendor risk management teams need to worry about who their vendors’ vendors are – namely their fourth parties.

Our world is changing rapidly. More than ever, organizations are reliant on digital technologies to do business. Cyber threats continue to evolve as adversaries seek to exploit digital connections for financial gain. Today, SecurityScorecard has announced the acquisition of LIFARS, a global leader in digital forensics, incident response, ransomware mitigation and cyber resiliency services.

Cyber attacks are major threats to organizations and industries across the board. And as technology advances, cybersecurity continues to be the focus that requires serious attention. However, many have weaknesses and gaps in their cybersecurity strategy. Common weaknesses can include the failure to identify and mitigate risks, as well as maintain compliance in the industry – leaving organizations more vulnerable to attacks.

With the release of our new Badges feature, you can add a “Seal of Trust” to your website so your partners can easily see a snapshot of your security health.

A botnet is a cluster of machines that are infected with malware, enabling hackers to control them and unleash a string of attacks. Most commonly, botnets come in the form of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and recently the Microsoft Azure DDoS Protection team reported a 25% increase in these attacks when compared to the first half of 2021. Recent advances in technology have opened up a world of new opportunities for both consumers and businesses.

Due diligence is one of the most important steps before starting a partnership with a third-party business, as it reveals any hidden risks or vulnerabilities that could harm your network. In this blog, we will define third-party due diligence, explore the benefits of conducting cybersecurity due diligence, and describe how to get started.