UK Security Policy Framework and Government Security Classifications Compliance

The UK government’s Security Policy Framework (SPF) outlines the expectations and requirements for security measures to be implemented across UK government departments, and external agencies handling government information and data assets. The framework covers various aspects of information security, including governance, risk management, technology and services, and culture and awareness.

Understanding FedRAMP System Boundaries

In the ever-changing world of technology, staying secure is a top priority for many organizations. Identifying and documenting system boundaries is essential for keeping data safe and secure, but what does this mean? In this article, we’ll explore system boundaries, how to identify them, and how to generate system boundary diagrams. By the end of this guide, you’ll be well-versed in understanding system boundaries and creating diagrams that can help keep your information secure!

Focusing On Productivity Helps Reduce Insider Risk

Many companies are concerned by the uptick in insider risk that’s come with the work-from-home boom. By one estimate, 58% of office workers work from home at least one day a week. This trend creates blind spots for companies. Managers see their employees less often, people work off network and on personal devices, and they keep schedules that don’t adhere to the previous more predictable hours.

A Tale of Two States and Counties: How Whole-of-State is Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity

We all know that cyberattacks in the public sector are mounting. Over 100 state and municipal governments and dozens of school districts were compromised by ransomware last year. And geopolitical tensions will only embolden both state-linked and financially motivated threat actors going forward. These are uneasy times for cybersecurity leaders at these government and education sector entities. But help is at hand.

Secure Coding Best Practices & WAAP for Application Hardening (Sanjay - Executive Director, MSCI)

Overview: In this podcast, Sanjay (Executive Director, MSCI) talks to Venky about secure coding best practices & methods to handle customer-sensitive data. He also shares why securing software isn't an accident and requires cautious efforts at an organizational level to make it possible.

The Great Resignation of CISOs: Relieve Burnout Through Automated System Hardening

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a phenomenon that has come to be known as the “Great Resignation” among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The challenges faced by CISOs in coping with ever-increasing regulations, compliance mandates, and the need for skilled resources have reached a tipping point. Coupled with a lack of cooperation from the C-suite, these factors have led to a surge in burnout among CISOs.

Indicators of Compromise (IoCs): What Are They and How Do They Strengthen Cyber Defense?

IoCs are forensic data threat intelligence teams use to confirm cyberattack occurrences and build cyber-defense strategies. IoCs are critical in identifying system vulnerabilities, and determining how a cyber-crime was executed. While the relevance of IoCs cannot be downplayed in the cyber security space, they are not all that’s needed in building an effective cyber-defense strategy.

7 Critical Considerations A Security Awareness Training Vendor Should Provide

A security awareness training vendor should provide the necessary tools to turn your users into a human firewall while serving as a foundation for improved security culture and human risk management. Here's what you need to know before you evaluate security awareness training programs.

What Is SecOps? Security Operations Defined in 2023

The complex and growing cyber threats that impact business cybersecurity require the right intelligence. Cybercrime costs are expected to: Want proof? Cyberattacks increased by 7% globally in the first quarter of 2023 alone. Organizations need a proactive way to prevent and mitigate these threats. Enter Security Operations. Security Operations is crucial in helping organizations find, prevent and mitigate cyber threats.