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Adversarial Risk Management

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We chase concepts that seem simple, such as "basic" network hygiene, asset management, and patching. But these approaches rely on tenets based on traditional operational and financial risk management. While “close enough” works in asset management for financial inventory, it can quickly prove useless in cybersecurity.

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What Is an Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting?

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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. This not only safeguards shareholder value but also ensures that assets are used effectively for business purposes.

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The Colonial Pipeline Hack: Failure in Risk Management

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For example, a forensic finding made during an evaluation of Colonial Pipeline noted numerous known and preventable vulnerabilities, such as unpatched and outdated systems, that likely led to the security breach. Asset Management. Having multi-factor authentication also limits unauthorized users to access data.

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ISO 27001 Requirements Checklist: Steps and Tips for Implementation

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The core of an ISMS is rooted in the people, processes, and technology through a governed risk management program. Be aware, however, that certification is evaluated and granted by an independent third party that conducts the certification audit. 8 – Asset Management. Asset Management, Annex A.8

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IT Audit Checklist for Your IT Department

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Assessing your network for security vulnerabilities is also urgent. Best practices suggest that the inventory be maintained in an asset management system with a configuration management database (CMDB). Typically, you should replace IT hardware about every three to five years.

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Guide: Complete Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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CA – Security Assessment and Authorization: Evaluating the effectiveness of security controls and authorizing system operations. PT – PII Processing and Transparency: Managing personal information with transparency and accountability. SR – Supply Chain Risk Management : Managing risks from the supply chain to reduce vulnerabilities.

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Guide: Complete Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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CA – Security Assessment and Authorization: Evaluating the effectiveness of security controls and authorizing system operations. PT – PII Processing and Transparency: Managing personal information with transparency and accountability. SR – Supply Chain Risk Management : Managing risks from the supply chain to reduce vulnerabilities.