Reciprocity

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual vendor management creates critical vulnerabilities through fragmented documentation and inconsistent security assessments. This includes regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning every six months, and annual penetration testing.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Management Risk Management Audit 52

Bernstein Crisis Management

MAY 19, 2023

Key activities in this stage include: Risk analysis: Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s operations to identify potential threats and assess their probability and potential impact. Externally Caused Crises These crises are triggered by external forces beyond the organization’s control.

Crisis Management 202

Crisis Management Management Evaluation Authorization 202

Pure Storage

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Data breaches often exploit vulnerabilities in software, weak passwords, or insider threats to gain access to critical systems and exfiltrate data. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in outdated systems or through advanced persistent threats (APTs). To fix these vulnerabilities: 1.

Security 52

Security Vulnerability Cybersecurity Cyber Resilience 52

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

One essential tool that bolsters this trust is an audit of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). At its core, an ICFR audit evaluates the operating effectiveness of a company’s internal processes and controls that safeguard its financial statements from misrepresentation, either accidental or intentional.

Audit 52

Audit Evaluation Activation Communications 52

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

An audit of your IT systems can identify and fix those potential disruptions before they happen – and an IT audit checklist can ensure that your IT department has the necessary resources in place to keep your systems safe. What Is the Main Goal of an IT Audit Checklist?

Audit 52

Audit Backup Healthcare Asset Management 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Security Information Event Management (SIEM), vulnerability scanning/remediation, Intrusion Detection Systems/Controls, Security Operations personnel etc.) This can significantly reduce the time and effort needed during the assessment phase.

Authorization 52

Authorization Gap Analysis Audit Vulnerability 52

Pure Storage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment by Pure Storage Blog Summary The Pure Storage Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool that helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their storage environment and offers actionable steps to help them reduce exposure to threats.

Security 52

Security Vulnerability Backup Evaluation 52

LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

Your team information is audit-ready at all times. Weak encryption or poor access controls can leave your data vulnerable to breaches. Ensure that third-party vendors comply with your security standards and conduct regular audits to verify their compliance. Regular onboarding audits ensure everything works as intended.

Audit 52

Audit Risk Management Security Vulnerability 52

Zerto

JULY 6, 2023

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

Resilience 115

Resilience Audit Cyber Resilience Malware 115

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Security Note: Remote work introduces various security vulnerabilities, especially around network security and device access. Periodically audit who has access to critical project information and adjust permissions as needed. Employees can’t work efficiently if they’re worried about data breaches or system vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Evaluation Communications 52

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Tim Golden, Compliance Scorecard Intensified Regulatory Enforcement and Fines Regulatory bodies are expected to increase enforcement of cybersecurity laws, such as CMMC and FTC 3.14, with a focus on stricter audits and leveraging mechanisms like whistleblowing. Cyber Liability insurance will increasingly require a privacy audit.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Malware Audit 52

Reciprocity

APRIL 8, 2025

For example, Article 30 mandates maintaining detailed records of processing activities (ROPAs), while Article 35 requires Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing. Data breaches frequently involve third-party access, making this a critical vulnerability.

Activation 52

Activation Authorization Strategic Audit 52

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These are foundational tools to reduce the likelihood of an attack and show that your business is actively working to protect its data. Routine Security Audits Regularly auditing your cybersecurity defenses and conducting vulnerability assessments help ensure your systems stay secure.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Authentication 52

Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Organizations will need to maintain detailed documentation of all security policies and procedures, conduct annual compliance audits, and implement regular penetration testing. Response times to potential compliance issues lag behind threats, as staff struggle to maintain proper audit trails across expanding virtual platforms.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Audit Authentication Consulting 52

LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

The system must have security protections and log audit trails, or the company might see fines and violations. Without the tools to uncover these interconnected risks, businesses could be exposed to dozens of vulnerabilities. Automated alerts can tell you when there’s unusual activity so your team can get to work.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Risk Management Audit Backup 52

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The breach was partly due to a failure to apply known patches for a vulnerability. Leaders must be able to guide their teams in implementing and maintaining these frameworks to ensure compliance and reduce vulnerabilities. A lack of clear leadership and accountability resulted in delayed responses, leading to more significant fallout.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Security Evaluation Vulnerability 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity. This can lull storage admins, infrastructure managers, and CISOs into a false sense of security.

Cyber Resilience 105

Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Vulnerability 105

Pure Storage

AUGUST 3, 2023

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls.

Authentication 87

Authentication Vulnerability Authorization Audit 87

LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware attacks are running rampant, and hackers are using the vulnerability of HIPAA-protected information to advance their coercion. In the short term, this left room for human error, missed deadlines and failed audits. Creates a time-stamped audit trail of when all access rights were reviewed. Business Outcome.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Audit Pandemic Risk Management 96

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Description: Archer IT & Security Risk Management enables users to document and report on IT risks and controls, security vulnerabilities, audit findings, regulatory obligations, and issues across their technology infrastructure. Platform: Archer IT & Security Risk Management. Fusion Risk Management. Platform: HighBond.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Management Audit Hospitality 98

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

” Corey Nachreiner – CISO at WatchGuard Technologies “In a digital environment where 80 percent of organizations are vulnerable to ransomware attacks, implementing regular data backups across your organizations critical components is key to your cybersecurity strategy.

Backup 59

Backup Resilience Cyber Resilience Vulnerability 59

BCP Builder

JULY 8, 2024

From natural disasters to cyberattacks and active shooter situations, universities must be prepared to handle various emergencies. Preparation Strategies : Risk Assessment : Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and the likelihood of different natural disasters affecting your campus.

Security 52

Security Emergency Planning Response Plan Audit 52

BCP Builder

JULY 8, 2024

From natural disasters to cyberattacks and active shooter situations, universities must be prepared to handle various emergencies. Preparation Strategies : Risk Assessment : Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and the likelihood of different natural disasters affecting your campus.

Security 52

Security Emergency Planning Response Plan Audit 52

Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, many of these standards require organizations to verify that they are carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities concerning Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs). Many of the tools used to scan for vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations do a poor job in identifying storage and backup risks.

Backup 52

Backup Audit Retail Vulnerability 52

LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

For example, SVB had a Moody’s A1 issuer rating and KPMG signed off on SVB’s bank’s audit just 14 days before it declared bankruptcy. Their opinions, such as “Audit Opinions” and “Credit Ratings,” are based on the information provided to them, and they cannot be held liable for errors and omissions.

Banking 98

Banking Risk Management Management Corporate Governance 98

Online Computers

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This can reveal the victims’ interests and activities, such as if they’re involved in activism or charity works, or if they actively participate in political message boards. If such permissions are granted, they can make your network more vulnerable to attack. Leave us a message to learn more.

Malware 52

Malware Vulnerability Internet Activation 52

FS-ISAC

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You can hire a professional audit firm to benchmark the bucket against peer buckets. To fill the bucket, we must shift our mindset away from inch-deep, mile-wide program sweeps and instead focus on laser-targeted specific attack scenarios that are supported by active threat intelligence. Or you could fill it with water.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Management Audit Asset Management 59

Pure Storage

AUGUST 12, 2024

Identify Develop an organizational understanding of how to manage cybersecurity risks in systems, people, assets, data, and capabilities, including identifying vulnerabilities and threats around critical business processes and key assets. Regular audits: Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance with NIST 2.0 requirements: 1.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Evaluation Authentication 52

Reciprocity

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual vendor management creates critical vulnerabilities through fragmented documentation and inconsistent security assessments. This includes regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning every six months, and annual penetration testing.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Management Risk Management Audit 52

MHA Consulting

JULY 20, 2023

Needless to say, no one should ever delete data that is subject to a legal or auditing hold.) One data access policy item that many organizations have found it advisable to adopt is one stating that employees can only use their work email address for work-related activities.

Government 94

Government Media Risk Management Consulting 94

Solutions Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

When this happens, it can inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities into the systems, paving the way for breaches. So, it’s clear that staying on top of configuration drift and actively managing security misconfigurations can significantly mitigate these risks. Storage and backup system configurations change on a regular basis.

Backup 52

Backup Management Disaster Recovery Audit 52

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

The new CISO needs to be able to work with people across multiple business units, breaking down silos of activity to assure that decisions around cybersecurity benefit the enterprise as a whole, rather than just the IT department. The New CISO: GRC Expert. Stop non-compliance before it starts, among other features. Fewer Data Breaches.

Audit 52

Audit Cybersecurity Risk Management Alert 52

Solutions Review

JUNE 9, 2023

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): IDPS solutions monitor network traffic and system activity to detect and prevent unauthorized access, malware infections, or other security breaches. These systems analyze network packets, log files, and other indicators to identify suspicious activities or anomalies.

Disaster Recovery 59

Disaster Recovery Authentication Backup Vulnerability 59

LogisManager

JANUARY 4, 2022

With traditional GRC functions like vendor management, information security, compliance, audit and more, risk management activities can easily become unnecessarily duplicative. Failing to adopt an integrated risk management strategy leaves you vulnerable to blind spots. Step 2: Connect risk activities to strategic goals.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Activation Government 52

LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

Your team information is audit-ready at all times. Weak encryption or poor access controls can leave your data vulnerable to breaches. Ensure that third-party vendors comply with your security standards and conduct regular audits to verify their compliance. Regular onboarding audits ensure everything works as intended.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Audit Security Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

JANUARY 3, 2023

Identifying your risks and possible vulnerabilities helps the executive team to decide which control activities should be performed first because those steps will have the most effect on improving your cybersecurity posture. Because hackers move so quickly, an organization’s cybersecurity activities should never cease.

Security 52

Security Cybersecurity Vulnerability Risk Management 52

LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

According to an INTERPOL report , between January and April 2020, there was a significant increase in malicious cyber activities attributed to the pandemic shift to WFH. A risk-based approach to cybersecurity involves several key steps: Risk Identification: Document all potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Risk Management Mitigation Vulnerability 59