Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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. The resource intensity of manual processes creates its own vulnerabilities.

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everbridge

MARCH 7, 2025

Security threats are evolving rapidly, shaped by a combination of cyber vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters. The modern security landscape: Key challenges While security risks are global, the threats facing organizations today present unique challenges.

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PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These disruptions dont just create downtimethey also present unique opportunities for learning and transformation. Shifting to proactive and scalable solutions Catching vulnerabilities before they escalate Responders often struggle to navigate multiple monitoring tools and decipher disparate alerts, which slows response times.

Outage 52

Outage Strategic Financial Services Alert 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

14-16 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 40 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

Network data presents another crucial piece of the puzzle. Attackers have shifted focus to target backup systems first, leaving businesses more vulnerable in the digital era. Backups significantly reduce downtime and accelerate recovery following an attack on your data or any other data-damaging disaster that a business might face. .”

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Reciprocity

MAY 15, 2025

This blog will explore how GRC professionals can build a robust cybersecurity culture that extends from administration to students, providing practical strategies for creating a more secure campus environment in an era of unprecedented cyber vulnerability. The regulatory landscape compounds these challenges.

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Cybersecurity Education Strategic Government 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Of course, there are some typical “security” use cases, but the real value extends far beyond the walls of the physical security department and presents us with an opportunity to start transforming our team and systems from a “cost center“ to a “business enabler,” which naturally brings many benefits back to the security team (e.g.,

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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.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Audit risk. This means that risks presenting a higher threat must receive more comprehensive control measures than lower-risk hazards. So would a zero-day attack, in which hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability. Workflow management features offer easy tracking, automated reminders, and audit trails.

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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.

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LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

Companies may use a rearview approach of GRC to selectively find and present information that supports their current practices, rather than adopting a forward-looking approach of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to proactively identify and address potential risks and adapt as the market and their customer’s behavior evolves.

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MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The written plan is secondary though it has many benefits and may be needed to pass an audit by an agency or customer. Essential Elements of an IT/DR Plan Now that we’ve established the difference between the recovery plan and the plan documentation, we can look at the elements that should be present in both.

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FS-ISAC

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The board may ask if we can reduce exposure to risks operating outside of appetite faster if we invest more resources, but generally what we present to the board is the management-approved way forward, with budgets tied into that. Focus on no more than 2-3 key topics at any one time.

Cybersecurity 75

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LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities introduced by remote work, such as the use of unsecured networks and devices, which can leave gaps for cybercriminals to exploit. In 2024 alone, over 5,360 breaches have compromised more than 30 billion records, signaling a clear and present danger to organizational security.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Mitigation Vulnerability 59

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Code scanning is the automated process of analyzing source code for potential security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and compliance violations. SAST analyzes source code for potential vulnerabilities without executing it. Mitigation: Implement robust authorization checks and audits. What Is Code Scanning?

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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. Adhere to a Cybersecurity Framework. How Do You Assess Risk Posture? How to Improve Security Posture.

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Security Cybersecurity Vulnerability Risk Management 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

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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

LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities introduced by remote work, such as the use of unsecured networks and devices, which can leave gaps for cybercriminals to exploit. In 2024 alone, over 5,360 breaches have compromised more than 30 billion records, signaling a clear and present danger to organizational security.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Risk Management Mitigation Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With their present resources and technology, organizations with several vendors may struggle to monitor each of them constantly. Strategies for risk mitigation include obtaining self-assessments, site visits, audit reports, and continuous monitoring tools. Trust But Verify Sure, you trust the audit reports of your vendor’s supply.

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Cybersecurity Audit All-Hazards Risk Management 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Be aware, however, that certification is evaluated and granted by an independent third party that conducts the certification audit. Once the ISO 27001 audit is complete, the auditor gives the organization a Statement of Applicability (SOA) summarizing its position on all security controls. Why Is an ISO 27001 Checklist Essential?

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Reciprocity

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters. A critical step in any ERM program is an assessment of your enterprise’s vulnerabilities.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation Strategic 52

PagerDuty

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, this rapid pace of innovation further exemplifies the challenges and risks with decentralization for automation: Negligent Attention to Security: Average business users empowered by AI may not have the same security awareness as seasoned developers, leading to potential vulnerabilities.

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Outage Audit Architecture Security 64

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2023

There will be edge M&A activity as the technology matures and presents a credible alternative to hyperscale clouds. One way of mitigating today’s vulnerabilities is to provide rigorous identity-based access control. Unfortunately, both external and internal bad actors are now exploiting VPN’s inherent vulnerabilities.

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LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

Execute a risk assessment and provide your Audit group with the RMM Auditor's guide to verify the program's effectiveness. By proactively assessing their vulnerabilities and planning for risks, they were able to effectively navigate the new loan program. We all have software vendors. Think about how many technology systems they have.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Banking Evaluation Benchmark 52

LogisManager

MAY 22, 2023

Execute a risk assessment and provide your Audit group with the RMM Auditor's guide to verify the program's effectiveness. By proactively assessing their vulnerabilities and planning for risks, they were able to effectively navigate the new loan program. We all have software vendors. Think about how many technology systems they have.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Banking Evaluation Benchmark 52

PagerDuty

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, this rapid pace of innovation further exemplifies the challenges and risks with decentralization for automation: Negligent Attention to Security: Average business users empowered by AI may not have the same security awareness as seasoned developers, leading to potential vulnerabilities.

Outage 52

Outage Audit Architecture Security 52

everbridge

MAY 2, 2022

Social media is ever-present. We also saw the holdback of a vulnerability, which was utilized in the Hermetic Wiper virus, fundamentally similar to a Ransomware, except it doesn’t go in any crypto data, it just completely deletes it to create disruption to server. Jeremy Capell: We’re shifting into a digital decade.

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Security Internet eCommerce Resilience 69

Reciprocity

AUGUST 24, 2022

2007-2012): Audit management, enterprise, and operational risk management, compliance beyond financial controls, and more. 2013-2018): Using GRC solutions for enterprise-wide management in various areas such as risk management, compliance, legal, finance, audit, security, and health and safety. GRC 4.0: (2018-present): Automated GRC.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Audit Insurance Insurance 52

LogisManager

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This involves tracking your company’s technological resources, making sure their vulnerabilities are under control and creating policies and procedures that are compliant with today’s evolving regulations. Audit Management: Making sure that every business area within your organization is stacking up and improving accordingly.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Insurance Insurance 52

MHA Consulting

JULY 12, 2024

Their compliance is regularly checked by audit, and failure to meet the required standards can result in fines and other penalties. They are also subject to penalties if they are impacted by an event and are subsequently found to have left themselves vulnerable through noncompliance.

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Solutions Review

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As these directives take effect, businesses will be made to share with their partners and suppliers early identifications of system vulnerabilities or face fines. Ransomware has typically been more prevalent in the US, with larger organizations and their larger data sets presenting more attractive targets for bad actors.

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Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2024

We’ve seen US states such as California passing their own privacy laws and drafting detailed regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision making privacy by design in practice a must-do to be able to effectively respond to the demands of augmented privacy regulatory frameworks.

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Authentication Cybersecurity Security Government 142

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve seen US states such as California passing their own privacy laws and drafting detailed regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision making privacy by design in practice a must-do to be able to effectively respond to the demands of augmented privacy regulatory frameworks.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 59

Solutions Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

We’ve seen US states such as California passing their own privacy laws and drafting detailed regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision making privacy by design in practice a must-do to be able to effectively respond to the demands of augmented privacy regulatory frameworks.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 52

Security Industry Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Through machine learning, AI can analyze massive volumes of data in real time and identify breaches, security threats and vulnerabilities in a system. Transparent algorithms and regular audits are essential for providing tailored user experiences without violating trust.

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Reciprocity

MARCH 24, 2025

Unlike retail breaches where compromised payment cards can be quickly canceled and replaced, exposed health information creates long-term vulnerability for affected individuals that cannot be easily remediated. A security vulnerability in any vendor could potentially become an entry point to the pharmacy’s systems.

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