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How to Get Strong: Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability Management

MHA Consulting

Vulnerability management is the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology. Then we work with the client on devising a plan to mitigate those weaknesses—and do all we can to get them to follow through on the plan (otherwise, what’s the point?).

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Who’s the Boss? Successful Risk Mitigation Requires Centralized Leadership

MHA Consulting

Many companies spend millions of dollars implementing risk mitigation controls but are kept from getting their money’s worth by a disconnected, piecemeal approach. Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. Related on MHA Consulting: Global Turmoil Making You Ill?

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. Risk management and vulnerability management are performed in tandem to help keep your network safer and more secure. What Is a Vulnerability? Managing Vulnerabilities in Your Environment.

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Navigating the Security Landscape: A Quick Guide to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program for Young Professionals

Security Industry Association

One impactful group in this ongoing battle is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). Spearheaded by the MITRE Corporation, CVE is a crucial framework for identifying and managing vulnerabilities across various systems. Risk mitigation: Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating risks.

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School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden

Security Industry Association

It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals who are working diligently each day to enhance the safety and security of our schools and mitigate active shooter threats. More is better.

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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

This is because instead of exploiting technology vulnerabilities, phishers often target employees, using manipulative tactics that exploit their emotions, such as urgency, fear, or curiosity. Technology as a supporting tool Technology can play a supportive role in mitigating phishing risks.

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How to Connect the Dots Between Risks and Goals for Board Insight

LogisManager

Step 1: Take a Root-Cause Approach Risk managers should provide a common root cause risk indicator library to process owners so that systemic risks and upstream and downstream dependencies can be easily identified and mitigated. Root causes tell us why an event occurs, revealing where an organization is vulnerable.