risk management
The PCI SSC QIR program is changing to help merchants reduce risk
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced new changes to the PCI Qualified Integrators and Resellers (QIR) Program in response to industry feedback and data …
Big data and insurance: Implications for innovation and privacy
The use of big data analytics in insurance offers societal benefits, as improved understanding of risks can inform risk reduction and enhance insurability. However, …
Global SOC maturity improves, yet some still operate with serious gaps in security
Despite the volume of threats rising, the global findings of a new Micro Focus report indicate that more mature Security Operational Centres (SOCs) are becoming more efficient …
How to protect Office 365 data from ransomware attacks
Given the broad scope of services Microsoft Office 365 provides, it’s no surprise it has become one of the company’s fastest growing revenue streams. Widespread …
How organizations are confronting escalating third-party cyber risk
Based on in-depth interviews with security executives from 30 participating organizations across multiple industries, RiskRecon revealed how companies are managing the …
Global cyber risk perception: Highest management priorities
Few organizations are highly confident in their ability to manage the risk of a cyber-attack, despite viewing cybersecurity as a top risk management priority, according to a …
7 steps security leaders can take to deal with Spectre and Meltdown
Security and risk management leaders must take a pragmatic and risk-based approach to the ongoing threats posed by an entirely new class of vulnerabilities, according to …
Groundhog Day: Third-party cyber risk edition
Over the past four years, I’ve had countless conversations with hundreds of companies around third-party cyber risk issues. It’s been my personal Groundhog Day, so …
What is the impact and likelihood of global risks?
The World Economic Forum, a not-for-profit foundation that each year gathers participants from around the world to discuss a wide range of global issues, has published its …
The role of trust in security: Building relationships with management and employees
Massive data breaches have become the new reality, and they confirm that one of the biggest challenges companies face when it comes to security: a company’s biggest …
CISOs are feeling less confident than ever about cyber risk and data security
Chief Information Security Officers are feeling less confident than ever about cyber-risk and data security this year, according to a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute in …
Five things CIOs can do as IoT adoption turns into a nightmare
There is no doubt that IoT technology has tremendous potential to improve outcomes for customers and also deliver significant business outcomes. As businesses are increasing …