Risk Management June 5, 2023

How to Boost Cybersecurity Through Better Communication

4 min read - Security would be easy without users. That statement is as absurd as it is true. It’s also true that business wouldn’t be possible without users. It’s time to look at the big picture when it comes to cybersecurity. In addition to…

Risk Management May 22, 2023

NIST Launches Cybersecurity Initiative for Small Businesses

4 min read - For small organizations, the current cyber threat landscape is brutal. While big-name breaches steal the headlines, small businesses suffer the most from ransomware attacks. Additionally, other studies reveal that only half of all small businesses are prepared for a cyberattack.…

CISO May 4, 2023

What “Beginner” Skills do Security Leaders Need to Refresh?

4 min read - The chief information security officer (CISO) was once a highly technical role primarily focused on security. But now, the role is evolving. Modern security leaders must work across divisions to secure technology and help meet business objectives. To stay relevant, the…

Government February 15, 2023

What’s Going Into NIST’s New Digital Identity Guidelines?

4 min read - One of this year’s biggest positive cybersecurity events comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). For the first time since 2017, NIST is updating its digital identity guidelines. These new guidelines will help set the course for…

Risk Management December 21, 2022

Don’t Wait to Embrace CISA’s Vulnerability Management Rules

4 min read - Vulnerability management is the time-consuming process of finding and patching a seemingly unlimited number of potential risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports more than 23,000 new vulnerabilities for 2022, where more than 17,000 are classified as…

Zero Trust September 29, 2022

What CISOs Want to See From NIST’s Impending Zero Trust Guidelines

3 min read - Cybersecurity at U.S. federal agencies has been running behind the times for years. It took an executive order by President Joe Biden to kickstart a fix across the agencies. The government initiative also serves as a wake-up call to enterprises…

CISO August 8, 2022

Everything CISOs Need to Know About NIST

4 min read - It’s never been harder to be a chief information security officer (CISO). In 2021, there were 50% more attacks each week compared to 2020. Without a plan, maintaining a robust security posture is an uphill struggle.  Thankfully, the National Institute…

Risk Management July 28, 2022

NIST Supply Chain Security Guidelines: 10 Key Takeaways

3 min read - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published updated guidance for reducing cybersecurity risks in supply chains. Titled “Software Supply Chain Security Guidance,” the update is NIST’s response to directives issued by an executive…

Software Vulnerabilities November 9, 2021

A New Cybersecurity Executive Order Puts the Heat on Critical Infrastructure Suppliers

3 min read - Ransomware. Five years ago, the cybersecurity community knew that term well, although among others it was far from dinner table conversation. Times have changed. Since early 2020, ransomware has hit a slew of headlines. People inside and outside of the…

Zero Trust November 8, 2021

Zero Trust: What NIST’s Guidelines Mean for Your Resources

3 min read - In May, The White House released an executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity. The order came with various directives for Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies. Among other efforts, the order focused on the federal government’s advance toward zero trust…