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Quantifying NIST CSF Maturity Levels for Data-Driven Cyber Programs

Cybersecurity maturity assessments play a fundamental role in helping chief information security officers (CISOs) determine the level of risk their organizations face due to cyber activity. By illuminating the various areas that are exposed to exploitation, these evaluations serve as a blueprint for cybersecurity leaders tasked with making the business secure amid an increasingly risky operational landscape.

Expanding Cyber Risk Management Accountability in the EU With NIS 2

‍ ‍No organization, no matter the industry, is exempt from suffering from a cyber attack. The European Union formally recognized this modern-day reality in late 2022 when it published Directive (EU) 2016/1148, more commonly known as the NIS 2 Directive. As an updated version of the original directive enacted in 2016, this newer, sweeping cybersecurity regulation expanded its original scope to encompass even more business sectors.

Cyber's "Shift Up" Moment

‍ Today, cybersecurity is evolving into cyber risk management. The last few decades of immense technological and digital transformations have meant that, to a large extent, a business’s ability to be resilient is dependent on a reliable, free flow of data and on technology functioning without interruption. This shift has profound implications for the global economy’s ability to remain stable. ‍

How Private Equity Firms Can Streamline Portfolio Optimization With CRQ

Private equity (PE) firms have a unique power in the global marketplace, independently fostering innovation, creating jobs, and propelling economic growth. These entities infuse capital into a spectrum of industries throughout the business life-cycle, intent on delivering superior returns to investors while effectively navigating the complexities of the broader threat landscape.

Transforming Cybersecurity Risk Assessments Into Actionable Plans With CRQ

‍Market success has often demanded that business leaders take risks. Some of the most profitable executives are those who have pursued bold initiatives, recognizing, despite the dangers, the potential rewards. However, as organizations grow and become more complex, the costs of these risks rise, demanding a more data-driven approach to its management.

Cyber Risk Progression Feature Empowers CISOs to Highlight Success Over Time

‍ For chief information security officers (CISOs), understanding how their organization's unique cyber risk landscape has evolved is paramount. Chronological analysis not only enables risk trends to emerge with more clarity but also provides the essential context required for more informed decision-making.

Monitoring Progress With CRQ for Cybersecurity Performance Management

Rome wasn't built in a day. It took architects, city planners, and laborers many years to construct it, making small developments every day. Just as with Rome, cybersecurity programs, too, require significant time and investment to come to fruition. ‍ However, without knowing their initial cyber risk exposure, it can be challenging for stakeholders to comprehend the full value that cybersecurity initiatives have already delivered to the organization.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Implementation - A How-To Get Started Guide

Cybersecurity's overarching purpose is to better protect an organization against cyber events. However, especially in the corporate setting, it's not enough for chief information security officers (CISOs) to say they've implemented a patch or a firewall and, therefore, their systems are "more" secure. Not only is the result’s description vague, but it also offers very little insight into its ROI. ‍

Determining Cyber Materiality in a Post-SEC Cyber Rule World

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States approved their cyber rules on July 2023, originally proposed in March 2022 for public comments (SEC, 2022; 2023). This has sparked many conversations about how the board of directors and executive management should think about cybersecurity and to what extent public disclosures should be made about cybersecurity incidents and risks. Most notable among them is the requirement that material cyber incidents be reported within four days.