BCP Builder

JULY 15, 2024

A thorough risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities, evaluates potential impacts, and informs the development of effective mitigation strategies. Roles and Responsibilities : Define clear roles and responsibilities for each team member, outlining their specific contributions to the risk assessment process.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Response Plan Vulnerability Mitigation 52

everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today, many BCDR programs rely on response plans for a handful of most likely potential incidents. During disasters, distracted, weakened, and vulnerable businesses and individuals are easy targets for cyber criminals. They are built and tested on the assumption that, if disruptions occur, they will happen one at a time.

Malware 52

Malware All-Hazards Response Plan Cybersecurity 52

NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments will be instrumental in identifying potential vulnerabilities within your supply chain. But how to accomplish this?

Malware 105

Malware Management Risk Management Cybersecurity 105

LogisManager

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Change Healthcare, a leading provider of data analytics, revenue cycle management, and payment solutions, found itself vulnerable due to flaws in its data management practices. Lack of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response : The failure to detect the breach early on allowed the issue to spread unchecked.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Healthcare Management Audit 52

NexusTek

JULY 28, 2021

Without an accurate inventory of assets, patches and updates go unmonitored , increasing the vulnerabilities of such endpoints. Instead of just installing software and calling it a day, companies must conduct proactive preventative measures, including frequent infrastructure penetration tests and vulnerability scans. million to $8.94

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Response Plan Vulnerability Alert 97

MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: How to Get Strong: Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability Management The Practice of Vulnerability Management Last week, MHA CEO Michael Herrera wrote a blog about vulnerability management , the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology.

Vulnerability 98

Vulnerability Outage Capacity BCM 98

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. This includes incident response planning, analysis, mitigation, and communication.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Evaluation Authentication 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of. AI can be used to automate the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. Software updates often include security patches that can fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Security Malware Vulnerability 64

everbridge

MARCH 9, 2023

These sectors are typically identified by governments and international organizations and are recognized as critical because they are vulnerable to physical and cyber threats and attacks that could cause significant harm or disruption to society. This can be anything from passwords being leaked to legacy systems that have not been updated.

Vulnerability 105

Vulnerability Government Transportation Emergency Response 105

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

You should conduct a cybersecurity audit at least once a year to assure that your digital ecosystem is secure, no vulnerabilities have been overlooked, and no new threats are going unaddressed. This will also allow you to identify any security vectors that may be vulnerable. Identify and address vulnerabilities and risks.

Audit 52

Audit Cybersecurity Vulnerability Outsourcing 52

Security Industry Association

MARCH 28, 2024

This may sound counterintuitive, but preparing internal and external stakeholders methodically through a series of substantive actions will support the concept of assessment, technical data gathering for informed decision making, emergency response planning, training/rehearsing/exercising and executing a sUAS left-of-launch operational posture.

Security 59

Security Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 59

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 19, 2023

That framework consists of six major steps: Conduct a drone vulnerability and risk assessment (DVRA): The DVRA framework is a process that identifies the threat, accounts for critical assets, determines vulnerabilities to those assets and then offers responsible and proportionate risk mitigation recommendations.

Security 105

Security Mitigation Vulnerability Emergency Response 105

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. An incident response plan includes steps for containing the breach, notifying customers and restoring operations quickly. Without them, insurers may refuse coverage or deny claims.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Audit 52

Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Activation of Business Continuity Plans Organizations should activate the business continuity plans that they have in place to minimize disruption to their operations.

Resilience 59

Resilience Authorization Communications Continuity Planning 59

FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

To minimize disruption from third-party attacks, zero-day vulnerabilities, ransomware, and nation-state threats, regulators around the world are implementing landmark incident reporting standards. There are several steps financial institutions can take to improve response time and ensure readiness when a crisis strikes.

Response Plan 52

Response Plan All-Hazards Mitigation Cybersecurity 52

PagerDuty

JUNE 26, 2024

Immutable centralized incident record : PagerDuty provides a time-stamped log of all activities and resolution steps relating to an incident. Alternatively, firms could manually disable a machine or application or create a PagerDuty test incident to trigger an outage and then practice their response procedures.

Resilience 52

Resilience Financial Services Alert Response Plan 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 Vulnerability Mitigation 59

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

SR – Supply Chain Risk Management : Managing risks from the supply chain to reduce vulnerabilities. Detect: Define the appropriate activities to identify the occurrence of a cybersecurity event. Recover: Identify activities to restore any capabilities or services impaired due to a cybersecurity incident.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Risk Management Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

SR – Supply Chain Risk Management : Managing risks from the supply chain to reduce vulnerabilities. Detect: Define the appropriate activities to identify the occurrence of a cybersecurity event. Recover: Identify activities to restore any capabilities or services impaired due to a cybersecurity incident.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Risk Management Vulnerability 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 52

Cybersecurity Risk Management Vulnerability Mitigation 52

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Perform regular internal audits of data processing activities and maintain detailed records. Implement a clear incident response plan (IRP) that includes detailed breach reporting timelines and procedures. directive emphasizes logging and reporting of security incidents. GDPR requires (and NIST CSF 2.0

Cyber Resilience 124

Cyber Resilience Resilience Financial Services Audit 124

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. Weather data for enriching incident and response data, enhancing decision-making, etc.

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Before a breach, it’s critical to already have an emergency response plan, including a team of key players and the tools they need to get you back online fast. . Creating an emergency response team (ERT) is a critical step I recommend organizations take before an event. Retrieving lost data from physical and virtual devices.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

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

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ensures that potential threats or vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, and lessons are learned to improve security measures. Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating them effectively. Implement Incident Response Plans Being prepared for security incidents is crucial.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Authorization Cybersecurity Government 52

LAN Infotech

MAY 3, 2022

Here is a general outline on how to respond to cybersecurity events: Step 1: Retrieve the Incident Response Plan. Hopefully, your IT provider has helped you design an incident response plan–a guide on how to respond to a cybersecurity event. We will also want to look at any signs of exfiltration.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Malware Response Plan Outsourcing 52

Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

Instructions about how to use the plan end-to-end, from activation to de-activation phases. References to Crisis Management and Emergency Response plans. A schedule defining reviews, tests of the plan. Note that the DRP can be invoked without triggering the activation of the BCP.

BCP 97

BCP Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis Continuity Planning 97

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The third-party vendor should be able to demonstrate that it takes risk management seriously and dedicates resources to its vulnerability management program. The third-party organization must have a robust risk management program, a supply chain risk mitigation strategy, and plans to remediate a potential data breach.

Audit 52

Audit Cybersecurity Risk Management Evaluation 52

NexusTek

APRIL 19, 2023

Recent research focusing on threat activity in 2022 revealed that distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become the biggest threat to financial services businesses. Incident Response Planning: In today’s world, businesses recognize that it’s not a matter of “if” a cyber incident occurs; it’s a matter of when.

Financial Services 98

Financial Services Security Banking Cybersecurity 98

Security Industry Association

AUGUST 25, 2023

As drone activity in the nonmilitary space continues to rise, private and commercial organizations are considering their risk and how they will respond if a drone enters their airspace. While asymmetric in comparison, a recent nonmilitary incident stateside points to the evolution of using drones to carry out nefarious and criminal activity.

Security 94

Security Marketing Technology Activation 94

Online Computers

JUNE 21, 2023

Here are the most common social media-related errors that can compromise a business’s security: Lack of privacy settings awareness When employees are unaware of the various social media privacy options available, their personal and professional information becomes vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Media 52

Media Cybersecurity Application Malware 52

LAN Infotech

JUNE 6, 2023

The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed or accessible through traditional search engines and is used for illegal activities where cyber criminals buy and sell stolen data, passwords, and other sensitive information. Dark web scanning tools can help businesses identify potential threats before they become a problem.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Consulting Disaster Recovery Healthcare 52

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Quick Recovery When a breach does occur, the speed and efficiency of an organization’s response are often directly influenced by leadership. A clear, well-rehearsed incident response plan reduces the time it takes to detect and mitigate threats. The breach was partly due to a failure to apply known patches for a vulnerability.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Security Evaluation Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It includes policies, procedures, and controls designed to protect an organization’s information assets from threats and vulnerabilities. This involves identifying potential threats to information assets, assessing the vulnerabilities that could be exploited by these threats, and evaluating the impact of such exploits on the organization.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Reduction Audit Evaluation 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It includes policies, procedures, and controls designed to protect an organization’s information assets from threats and vulnerabilities. This involves identifying potential threats to information assets, assessing the vulnerabilities that could be exploited by these threats, and evaluating the impact of such exploits on the organization.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Reduction Audit Evaluation 52

everbridge

MAY 9, 2024

Request demo Community empowerment: Foster meaningful engagement To ensure inclusive emergency preparedness and planning, it’s vital to actively engage with access and functional needs communities.

Communications 105

Communications Alert Transportation Disaster Recovery 105

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Your local first responders are often willing to sit down and talk with businesses about preparedness and emergency response.

BCM 98

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 98