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Get Started with SOC 2 for Vendor Risk Management

SOC 2 reports evaluate internal controls to see how well a company identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors risks. In the context of third-party risk management (TPRM), a SOC 2 can give you confidence that your critical vendors are following best practices to protect your data. If you’re getting started with SOC 2 for third-party risk management or need an update, this blog has got you covered.

How to Build a Cyber Resilient Framework

Cyber attacks aren’t just on the rise; they are skyrocketing. Incidents of ransomware alone nearly doubled last year. A new study by CrowdStrike finds that ransomware-related data leaks increased by 82% in 2021. Furthermore, ransom demands now average $6.1 million per incident, a 36% increase from 2020. Clearly, reacting to and remediating security threats when they arise is not going to cut it anymore.

30+ Malware Statistics You Need To Know In 2023

560,000 new pieces of malware are detected daily and over 1 billion malware programs exist currently. The first half of 2022 alone saw 236.7 million ransomware attacks globally with an average cost of $4.54 million per incident. This Blog Includes show Top Malware Attack Statistics Malware statistics 2023 How Many Malware Are Detected Every Day?

Preventing sophisticated phishing attacks aimed at employees

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. As technology advances, phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated. It can be challenging for employees to recognize an email is malicious when it looks normal, so it’s up to their company to properly train workers in prevention and detection.

The Impact of Social Media on Cybersecurity

Businesses of all sizes have leveraged the power of social media to increase brand awareness and connect with consumers, both locally and globally. However, the rapid growth of social media use has left businesses unaware of the many cyber risks associated with social media. While some individuals or businesses may be familiar with common cyberspace security issues, businesses must understand social media’s impact on cybersecurity on both a personal and consumer level.

Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for the Retail Sector

The retail sector continues to grow rapidly, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, as more and more people shop online. The convenience and ease of use through a transition to online shopping are aimed at providing robust customer experiences and meeting customer demands. However, a complete digital transition also means that retail businesses are increasing their attack surfaces — the paths, methods, and vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can use for cyber attacks.

The Role of Cybersecurity in Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology is often associated with cryptocurrency transactions because it is a more secure method of sending protected, secure transactions. However, what many don’t know is that blockchain can also be used for business purposes to send protected, more secure communications that are safer than traditional networks. So how does cybersecurity play a role in current blockchain technology?

The Role of Cybersecurity in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise post-COVID-19, as ongoing digital transformation has more companies acquiring others to enhance existing capabilities, reach new markets, or reduce competition. While mergers and acquisitions already involve many factors contributing to their risks and impacting the decision-making process, the evolving cyber threat landscape makes this even more complex.

How to Identify Vulnerable Third-Party Software (Quickly)

Third-party software security risks are on the rise, and so are the significant cyberattacks they facilitate. According to a CrowdStrike report, 45% of surveyed organizations said they experienced at least one software supply chain attack in 2021. In 2023, the average number of SaaS apps used by each company is 130 - a 5x increase compared to 2021.

"Get ADUser Not Recognized" Error in PowerShell

The Get-ADUser PowerShell cmdlet is very helpful for Active Directory user management. But what if you try to use Get-ADUser and get the error below? The term ‘Get-ADUser’ is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file or operable program. This error simply means that the Active Directory module for PowerShell is not available on your machine.