Data is the foundation of modern business strategies. Organisations are navigating a complex landscape to harness the power of their data effectively, from ensuring seamless integration and accessibility to upholding quality standards and compliance, all while fostering strategic data governance. In an era where data holds the key to unlocking AI capabilities and driving advanced analytics, the quest for leveraging sensitive data safely has never been more pressing.

In today’s interconnected business environment, organizations rely heavily on third parties, and while third party relations are critical for success in most businesses, they also leave data more vulnerable to exposure from bad actors. This makes vendor risk management (VRM) a critical component of any company's overall risk management strategies. Effective VRM practices help protect sensitive data and maintain robust security postures, minimizing the potential risks introduced by vendors.

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Log on as a batch job policy determines the accounts permitted to sign in through a batch-queue tool like the Task Scheduler service. When you schedule a task using the Add Scheduled Task Wizard, assigning it to run under specific credentials, that user is granted the right to log on as a batch job. At the designated time, the Task Scheduler service logs in the user as a batch job rather than an interactive user, executing the task within the user’s security parameters.

Earlier this year, we announced Bitsight’s next-generation internet scanning, Bitsight Groma, and AI-powered discovery and attribution technology, Bitsight Graph of Internet Assets (Bitsight GIA). While these technologies work as partners in the Bitsight Cyber Risk Data Engine to create a dynamic map of internet infrastructure, it is helpful to separate them out to understand their unique contributions.

Any organisation that sends electronic marketing communications via phone, fax, email or text, uses web cookies, or provides communications services to the public falls under the scope of the PECR, and must be aware of its information security requirements.

Security operations solutions are essential to stopping today’s cyber threats.

In today’s connected world, our online presence is central to our lives like never before. We stay connected with our friends and family wherever they are through social media. Whereas in the past our social contact was limited to those who lived or worked nearby, now, through social media, we can connect with those with shared interests or beliefs anywhere in the world. Most of us use social media to stay in touch with those they care about.

As the warm summer months roll in, many of your employees are likely planning vacations and business trips. While these travels can offer much-needed breaks and valuable business opportunities, they also present unique cybersecurity challenges. As a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), we understand the importance of protecting your company’s data, no matter where your employees are. Here are some essential cybersecurity tips to keep in mind for your traveling workforce this summer.

In the age of digital collaboration and cloud computing, access control is a critical security tool. It is crucial to ensure that only authorized users have access to the appropriate information in order to effectively manage security, adhere to privacy and industry regulations, and safeguard intellectual property (IP) for competitive advantage.