Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks

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Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks News

January 20, 2020 20 Jan'20
CyCognito turning tables by using botnets for good

In this Q&A with CyCognito CEO Rob Gurzeev, he discusses what led to his company, how attack simulations work and how he plans to spend the company's recent round of funding.
October 22, 2019 22 Oct'19
Bugcrowd launches Attack Surface Management platform

The new platform provides an extra layer of testing by sending its findings to Bugcrowd's crowdsourced security testing tools.
August 22, 2019 22 Aug'19
New Everbridge CEO talks education, NC4 acquisition

Every company needs to be ready to respond in the event of a crisis. Everbridge's new CEO details why that's important and what a proper platform entails.
August 13, 2019 13 Aug'19
Intraprise Health platform strengthens healthcare security

Intraprise Health introduced new software designed to prevent healthcare security breaches by monitoring third-party risks across the enterprise and improving security management processes.

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integrated risk management (IRM)

Integrated risk management (IRM) is an approach to risk management that uses a set of practices and processes to improve an organization's security, risk tolerance profile and strategic decision-making. Continue Reading
What is cybersecurity? Everything you need to know

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems -- including hardware, software and data -- from cyberattacks. Continue Reading
risk analysis

Risk analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact key business initiatives or projects. Continue Reading

Evaluate Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks Vendors & Products

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What are the most important pillars of a zero-trust framework?

Learn how the ZTX model can help IT leaders identify, organize and implement the appropriate cybersecurity tools to satisfy seven pillars of a zero-trust framework. Continue Reading
What are the cybersecurity benefits of zero trust?

The zero-trust model demands infosec leaders take a holistic approach to security. Learn about the benefits of zero trust and how it differs from traditional security approaches. 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

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How to protect workloads using a zero-trust security model

Never trust, always verify. Learn how to implement a zero-trust security model to help manage risk and protect IT workloads at your organization. Continue Reading
Identify, mitigate cybersecurity gaps with a fresh approach

It pays to expect the unexpected in information security. In this webinar, learn how starting with a blank slate helps identify and mitigate cybersecurity gaps. Continue Reading
Zero-trust networking adoption, management, complexities

The zero-trust networking model makes sense to offset modern threats, IEEE senior member Jack Burbank advises, but it's not without adoption, deployment and management challenges. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks Issues

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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
Zero trust is IT security's best hope for effective defense

The material collected here provides not just an explanation of why you need to adopt the zero-trust model, it serves as detailed guide on moving from adoption to implementation. Continue Reading
Rise in ransomware attacks prompts new prevention priorities

Officials predict that already widespread ransomware attacks will only grow in scale and influence, while urging organizations to act now to guard against them. Continue Reading