Three-Quarters of US Federal Agencies Face Cybersecurity Risk Challenges
A cybersecurity risk assessment outlined in a recent government report revealed that the majority of federal agencies struggle to address cyberthreats.
Department of Homeland Security’s New National Cybersecurity Strategy
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new national cybersecurity strategy on May 15. The plan hopes to address the evolving digital threat landscape.
Achieving Cloud Security Through Gray Skies
When it comes to cloud security challenges, the issue is one of complexity. Many organizations lack a centralized view of all workloads across all of their environments.
The Cherry on Top: Add Value to Existing Risk Management Activities With Open Source Tools
Organizations with established risk management processes can drive efficiency and improve their overall risk posture by leveraging open source tools.
Risk Acceptance 101: What Happens When Security Needs Go Unfunded?
The refusal of top leadership to fund security initiatives often translates to explicit, willful risk acceptance.
Asking the Right Questions: Key Takeaways From the CAQ’s ‘Cybersecurity Risk Management Oversight’ Guidance
The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ)'s "Cybersecurity Risk Management Oversight" guidance outlines key questions that board directors should ask about how the organization addresses risk.
As Cyber Risk Escalates, the C-Suite Must Take Action
As long as C-suite executives believe that cybersecurity is an IT issue, they will remain disengaged from the solutions and their role in supporting a robust cyber risk management strategy.
Lessons From the Marsh ‘Global Cyber Risk Perception Survey’: Disconnects Persist Despite Increased Executive Involvement
Despite in increased involvement of various stakeholders in risk management, a recent risk perception survey revealed a persistent disconnect between executives and the security function.
10 Takeaways From the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines
The International Standards Organization (ISO) released an updated version of its risk management guidelines to help security leaders engage top leadership in cyber risk decision-making.
Government Leaders Rank Cybersecurity Threats as Top Trend Affecting Communications, Survey Reveals
A recent survey of local government leaders revealed that cybersecurity threats represent the top trend affecting government communications, followed by citizen engagement and social media.