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.

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.
August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
Games, not shame: Why security awareness training needs a makeover

Elevate Security co-founder Masha Sedova spoke at Black Hat USA 2020 about why traditional security awareness training is ineffective and fails to change risky behavior.

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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 to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment, step by step

This five-step framework for performing a cybersecurity risk assessment will help your organization prevent and reduce costly security incidents and avoid compliance issues. Continue Reading
Business continuity vendors bolster offerings during pandemic

Organizations must ensure their pandemic business continuity and technology DR plans address cybersecurity, as well as remote employees, social distancing and company shutdowns. Continue Reading
How to use the Mitre ATT&CK framework for cloud security

Learn how to use the Mitre ATT&CK security framework to keep your enterprise cloud environment -- whether AWS, GCP, Azure, Azure AD or Microsoft 365 -- secure. Continue Reading

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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
How to prevent supply chain attacks: Tips for suppliers

Every company, large and small, must assume it is a target in the supply chain. Suppliers should follow these best practices to keep themselves and their customers protected. Continue Reading

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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
Host IDS vs. network IDS: Which is better?

Compare host IDS vs. network IDS through the pros and cons of each, and learn how more modern systems may be better suited to ensure effective enterprise security. Continue Reading