Bernstein Crisis Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This will almost certainly lead to civil unrest and pose significant risks to organizations and communities, creating a crisis management nightmare. According to the Edelman survey, young adults are particularly vulnerable, with 53% endorsing hostile activism as a legitimate tool for change.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Vulnerability Audit Scenario Planning 130

LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Benefits of Automating Contract Management Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Contract management is the glue that holds organizations together. Risk managers know better than anyone how new tools can create vulnerabilities for the company. What Is Contract Management Automation?

Management 52

Management Risk Management Mitigation Audit 52

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

To assure that all those parts are working as intended, you should perform a cybersecurity audit. Audits aren’t just good sense, either; many data privacy and security regulations require audits. That said, the steps for a cybersecurity audit can be long. Define the scope of your audit.

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Audit Cybersecurity Vulnerability Outsourcing 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Achieving and maintaining FedRAMP compliance involves managing hundreds of security controls, extensive documentation, and continuous monitoring requirements. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software has become an essential tool for organizations navigating this complex landscape.

Audit 52

Audit Risk Reduction Authorization Alert 52

Bernstein Crisis Management

JUNE 26, 2023

The key lies in strategic crisis management planning that focuses on addressing categories of issues rather than specific circumstances. To prevent crises where it’s possible, and mitigate their impact where it’s not, businesses must invest in comprehensive crisis planning that addresses these areas of vulnerability.

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Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. So, if you’re an IT manager, what’s the best way to assess the current state of affairs and prepare for what lies ahead?

Backup 114

Backup Resilience Audit Management 114

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. So, if you’re an IT manager, what’s the best way to assess the current state of affairs and prepare for what lies ahead?

Backup 110

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LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

For risk managers, onboarding is more than just welcoming new team members it’s about ensuring everyone understands compliance while preventing business risks. Risk managers can use automation to train new employees without increasing security risks. Your team information is audit-ready at all times.

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Audit Risk Management Security Vulnerability 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?

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Audit Backup Healthcare Asset Management 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Solutions Review’s listing of the best risk management software is an annual mashup of products that best represent current market conditions, according to the crowd. The editors at Solutions Review have developed this resource to assist buyers in search of the best risk management software and tools to fit the needs of their organization.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Management Audit Hospitality 98

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These tools can help centralize policy management and streamline documentation. Consider tools that centralize and streamline the evidence collection process. This can significantly reduce the time and effort needed during the assessment phase.

Authorization 52

Authorization Gap Analysis Audit Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While these partnerships drive innovation and efficiency, they also open the door to potential risks that need to be managed from the very first interaction. Instead, they began with vulnerabilities in vendor systems. As vendor networks expand and regulations evolve, traditional approaches create increasingly serious vulnerabilities.

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Evaluation Vulnerability Audit Risk Management 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.

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Audit Evaluation Activation Communications 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.

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Security Vulnerability Backup Evaluation 52

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With video conferencing, project management software and messaging platforms, teams can communicate effectively, share files instantly and track projects regardless of location. Security Note: Remote work introduces various security vulnerabilities, especially around network security and device access.

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Cybersecurity Audit Evaluation Communications 52

LAN Infotech

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Performing regular network audits, keeping software up-to-date, and keeping abreast of planned software retirements can help businesses and organizations eliminate this source of risk. They can expose their networks to vulnerabilities that hackers and cybercriminals can exploit.

Audit 98

Audit Security Vulnerability Application 98

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. Data breaches wreaked havoc on businesses from data management to healthcare in 2024. To fix these vulnerabilities: 1. fuel pipeline, causing widespread disruptions.

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Security Vulnerability Cybersecurity Cyber Resilience 52

Reciprocity

JANUARY 8, 2025

Point-in-time evaluations quickly become outdated, leaving organizations vulnerable to emerging risks and missed opportunities. Spreadsheets and email chains can’t keep pace with today’s compliance requirements, audit demands, and reporting needs. Beyond efficiency gains, automation enables more strategic GRC management.

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Evaluation Audit Strategic Resilience 52

LAN Infotech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Automated Vulnerability Scanning Hackers now deploy AI to automate the process of scanning small businesses for vulnerabilities. Target these vulnerabilities faster than ever before. Adapt in real time to exploit new vulnerabilities. Conduct Regular Audits: Regularly assess your IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities.

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Malware Authentication Vulnerability Banking 52

LogisManager

JANUARY 14, 2025

While business task automation (BTA) offers companies a new way to manage workflows, it also comes with new risks. Risk managers need to understand their IT processes so they can find and prevent security threats for everyone. Understanding the main BTA risks lets risk managers use proactive strategies and tools to address gaps.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Risk Management Audit Backup 52

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It involves aligning security initiatives with business objectives, managing risk, and ensuring that security is embedded into the organization’s culture. The breach was partly due to a failure to apply known patches for a vulnerability. Leaders set the tone for how seriously cybersecurity is taken throughout the company.

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Cybersecurity Security Evaluation Vulnerability 52

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Evolving compliance and cloud regulations will demand a proactive approach to managing risks, including areas of data security, AI regulation and intellectual property concerns. This heightened accountability is set to redefine service contracts and risk management strategies. This approach could prove counterproductive.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Malware Audit 52

LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failures in Risk Management: Why ERM vs GRC By Steven Minsky | May 5, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by regulators and reminded us of the recession associated with Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual Bank in 2008. I predict by next year they too will conclude that it was a failure in risk management.

Banking 98

Banking Risk Management Management Corporate Governance 98

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reputation Management: Assisting with PR and customer outreach after an attack. This preparedness not only helps you recover faster but also signals to insurers that you’re serious about managing risks. Identify Access Management (IAM) Tools Insurers will want to know that you’re monitoring who is accessing your data.

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Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Authentication 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 is a misconception, and a dangerous one at that.

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Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Vulnerability 105

everbridge

MARCH 7, 2025

Security threats are evolving rapidly, shaped by a combination of cyber vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), nearly 43% of cyberattacks in 2023 targeted vulnerabilities within third-party supply chains.

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Resilience Security Emergency Response Emergency Response 52

Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In 2025, organizations face an unprecedented challenge in managing third-party risk. This isn’t just about vendor assessments anymore it’s about managing an intricate web of AI-powered tools, remote access points, and digital dependencies that could each represent a potential vulnerability in your security posture.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Vulnerability Strategic Insurance 52

PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Breaking down the barriers to incident management A lack of clear ownership A lack of clear ownership during an outage can lead to delays, confusion, and increased risks to compliance. Collaboration across departments further ensures silos become strengths rather than obstacles, boosting the efficiency of incident management.

Outage 52

Outage Strategic Financial Services Alert 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. Organizations must establish clear policies for secure device management and workplace security measures that can evolve alongside changing HIPAA guidelines.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Audit Authentication Consulting 52

FS-ISAC

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You can hire a professional audit firm to benchmark the bucket against peer buckets. 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. Or you could fill it with water.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Management Audit Asset Management 59

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

To build a robust SaaS backup strategy, start by giving IT teams full visibility into the apps being used, so they can proactively secure, manage, and back up critical data. By centralizing both SaaS and network management, IT teams will expand their data visibility and safeguard this often overlooked but critical data.”

Backup 59

Backup Resilience Cyber Resilience Vulnerability 59

NexusTek

MARCH 28, 2025

Cybersecurity is a critical need not only for the DoD but for all federal and state agencies, and ensuring compliance among all contractors and subcontractors helps secure supply chains and data against threats and exploitable vulnerabilities. Annual affirmation of compliance is required for all three levels, verified by third-party audits.

Security 66

Security Cybersecurity Government Vulnerability 66

LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This collaborative group of developers, designers, lawyers and risk managers uses those insights, along with rigorous R&D, to inform the way LogicManager works. Trend Alert: The Automation of Third Party Risk Management. There’s never been a better time to be a vendor manager. Keep reading to find out.

Risk Management 104

Risk Management Audit Evaluation Healthcare 104

LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware attacks are running rampant, and hackers are using the vulnerability of HIPAA-protected information to advance their coercion. Managers completed thousands of reviews at a time, one by one, and relied strictly on memory for completing them on time. Related Post: The Colonial Pipeline Hack: A Failure in Risk Management.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Audit Pandemic Risk Management 96

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

Reciprocity

APRIL 8, 2025

Key GDPR Compliance Challenges for Organizations Meeting GDPR requirements presents significant challenges that can strain resources and create compliance gaps when managed through manual processes. Data breaches frequently involve third-party access, making this a critical vulnerability.

Activation 52

Activation Authorization Strategic Audit 52

Reciprocity

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual vendor management creates critical vulnerabilities through fragmented documentation and inconsistent security assessments. Schedule a demo to see how ZenGRC can strengthen your healthcare vendor risk management program.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Management Risk Management Audit 52