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Re-evaluating risk in the artificial intelligence age

It is common knowledge that when it comes to cybersecurity, there is no one-size-fits all definition of risk, nor is there a place for static plans. New technologies are created, new vulnerabilities discovered, and more attackers appear on the horizon. Most recently the appearance of advanced language models such as ChatGPT have taken this concept and turned the dial up to eleven.

The IR Retainer Redefined: Boosting Cyber Resilience with MDR + Cyber Risk Retainer

An effective detection and response capability is essential for monitoring key assets, containing threats early and eradicating them. However, due to the current disparate nature of potential attack vectors within an organization, affording the wide range of sensors necessary can be a challenge as well as the worry of the disruption of critical services. Yet, without robust detection and response processes, businesses are left vulnerable.

Navigating the Unknown: Zero-Days in the Supply Chain

Zero-days are out there. Lurking just under the surface, waiting for the right moment to strike. A security team can do everything right and still experience a zero-day attack in its supply chain. And with innumerable configurations, devices, and platforms that can be exploited, zero-day exploits are becoming more common than ever.

What Is Security Posture?

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, an organization's security posture stands as a sentinel, guarding against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. But what exactly is a security posture, and why is it crucial for businesses today? This article delves deep into the heart of this matter, unraveling the concept and exploring the essential components that constitute a robust security posture.

Your Sender Policy Framework (SPF) Risk Exposure

The Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication protocol that specifies email authorization through Domain Name System (DNS) records. When an email is sent through the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), there is no requirement for authorized messages, which means that spammers can forge your domain in their phishing attacks.

10 Frequently Asked Supplier Risk Management Questions

Supply chain attacks are increasing. According to KPMG, 73 percent of organizations have experienced at least one significant disruption from a third-party in the last three years. These findings underscore the imperative of implementing a supply chain risk management program. But as your vendor portfolio grows, assessing your vendors for cyber risk can seem daunting and raises many questions.

What is Threat Exposure Management?

Staying ahead of cyberattacks and strengthening your organization’s defenses doesn’t happen overnight and can be hard to accomplish without the right tools and cyber strategies. SecurityScorecard’s Threat Intelligence team hosted a webinar that highlights the importance of threat exposure management, its latest trends, and how to implement this framework into an organization’s cybersecurity plan.

How a Database Risk Assessment Reduces the Risk of a Cyberattack

Database security often, and to an organization's detriment, falls between the cracks as security and IT teams scramble to stay on top of daily cyber hygiene tasks and deal with the never-ending problems of running their network. The danger of overlooking their database, or to put it in, say, banking terms – the vault – is this is likely a threat actor's primary target. An organization's database is where IP, credentials, and financial information are stored.

Understanding Insurance Risk

Insurance is essentially a sophisticated game of chance, where insurers evaluate the balance between the payouts they might need to make during the coverage period and the premiums they can charge. This delicate equilibrium hinges on risk assessment. When it comes to insuring against specific perils like fire, insurance companies send experts to scrutinize the safety measures in place. If your risk profile resembles a scene with candles, a furnace, and someone pouring gasoline, don't expect fire insurance because the risk here is simply too high.