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SecOps: Getting Behind the Wheel with XDR
by Anthony M. Freed •
Earlier this year, we weighed the costs of ransomware prevention and recovery. This article ties into a greater discussion regarding the differences between taking an assertive, proactive approach versus a reactive approach to digital secur…
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Assessing Cyber Readiness for 2022
by Leora Pudell •
Assessing your cyber readiness every year is vital to ensuring that your network, applications, and systems have the appropriate protections in place. As we flip the calendar ahead into 2022, performing your cyber assessments is a great way to ring in …
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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management (VRM) Is More Important Than Ever
by Meaghan O'brien •
The healthcare industry has long been a prime suspect for cybercriminals looking to gain access to patients’ personal information or to disrupt the operations of healthcare facilities. The recent adoption of new technology and remote work has created m…
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How Internal Audit Brings Value To Your Third-Party Risk Management Program
by Meaghan O'brien •
Organizations have become increasingly reliant on third-parties to deliver core products and services to their customers. About 82% of companies provide third-party vendors with highly privileged roles. This is a major risk to sensitive data leakage an…
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What is Vendor Risk Management (VRM)?
by Meaghan O'brien •
Vendor risk management, or VRM, is a program within an organization that is responsible for identifying and remediating risks associated with vendors. What is a vendor? While sometimes used interchangeably, a vendor is included under the umbrella term …
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What Constitutes a Mature Risk Management Program?
by Meaghan O'brien •
Risk management programs require a specific approach in order to be truly effective. With threats on the rise, it’s becoming increasingly important to fast-track the development of these programs to keep organizations as secure and resilient as possibl…