Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks

Get the help you need with your security risk assessments with this resource guide. Get the latest news, advice and analysis on risk assessment frameworks and metrics for enterprise security programs and discover which ones are right for your business.

April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21
Unpatched applications threaten SAP security

Cyberattacks are a significant threat to unpatched, unprotected SAP applications, according to a new threat intelligence report from SAP and Onapsis.
March 02, 2021 02 Mar'21
Google forms cyber insurance pact with Allianz, Munich Re

Google has joined forces with two cyber insurance companies to craft specialized cyber insurance policies for Google Cloud customers called Cloud Protection+.
October 27, 2020 27 Oct'20
Mitre ATT&CK: How it has evolved and grown

Adoption of the Mitre ATT&CK framework, which saw version 8.0 released Tuesday, has grown rapidly over the last years, though challenges still remain for enterprise users.
August 11, 2020 11 Aug'20
Healthcare CISO offers alternatives to 'snake oil' companies

Indiana University Health CISO Mitchell Parker discussed internal risk assessments, security snake oil salesmen and more at his Black Hat USA 2020 talk.

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cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. Continue Reading
Explore benefits and challenges of cloud penetration testing

Cloud penetration testing presents new challenges for information security teams. Here's how a playbook from the Cloud Security Alliance can help inform cloud pen test strategies. Continue Reading
post-quantum cryptography

Post-quantum cryptography, also called quantum encryption, is the development of cryptographic systems for classical computers that are able to prevent attacks launched by quantum computers. Continue Reading

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How do risk assessment costs vary and why?

Risk assessments help identify and, more importantly, prioritize activities an organization needs to address its most serious threats and vulnerabilities. However, costs may vary. Continue Reading
How to use CIS benchmarks to improve public cloud security

Safeguarding public cloud environments is a shared responsibility. Cloud customers should use CIS benchmarks to ensure cloud security at the account level. Continue Reading
Threat intelligence frameworks to bolster security

Organizations have many threat intelligence frameworks to work with, each with its own advantages. From for-profit to nonprofit, here's help to figure out which ones you need. Continue Reading

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Strengthening supply chain security risk management

In the wake of several supply chain attacks, Pam Nigro discusses how companies can work to reduce risk by broadening how to manage third-party vendors' access to company data. Continue Reading
3 post-SolarWinds supply chain security best practices

Following the devastating SolarWinds breach, IT leaders should renew their focus on third-party risk management. Start by implementing supply chain security best practices. Continue Reading
How to manage third-party risk in the supply chain

From third-party risk assessments to multifactor authentication, follow these steps to ensure suppliers don't end up being your enterprise cybersecurity strategy's weakest link. Continue Reading

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6 ways to prevent insider threats every CISO should know

Too often, organizations focus exclusively on external risks to security. Infosec expert Nabil Hannan explains what CISOs can do to effectively assess and prevent insider threats. Continue Reading
How CISOs can deal with cybersecurity stress and burnout

Being a paramedic and working in cybersecurity taught CISO Rich Mogull how to avoid stress and burnout. Check out his advice to maintain mental health in high-stress roles. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity impact analysis template for pandemic planning

This template from IANS Research can help IT and security professionals document and prioritize essential processes, staffing and systems when faced with a pandemic event. Continue Reading