Third-party risk management (TPRM) is the structured process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks posed by external vendors, suppliers, and service providers. These risks can include cyber threats, data breaches, regulatory violations, and financial instability, all of which can severely impact your organization’s security and compliance posture.

We’ve all been there—staring at code, hoping no hidden traps are waiting to cause chaos down the line. That’s where secure code reviews come in. Think of them as your last chance to catch those pesky bugs and vulnerabilities before they wreak havoc. And here’s a little reality check—those cutting-edge LLMs? They suggest insecure code 30% of the time. So, even with AI on our side, we still need to stay sharp.

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced regarding a significant breach involving Cisco, exposing sensitive data from various organizations. This blog post delves into the details of the breach, the compromised data, the implicated companies, and the methods used by attackers to gain access to such critical information.

At Foresiet, our mission is to help businesses stay informed about emerging cybersecurity risks. One of the latest and most dangerous threats is Interlock ransomware, a variant that has made waves on the dark web. This ransomware group claims to be more than just extortionists, positioning themselves as enforcers of accountability for companies that fail to adequately protect customer data and intellectual property.

October 1st marks the start of Security Awareness Month. A global campaign launched two decades ago to improve cyber security awareness and equip people with the knowledge and resources they need to be secure online. But what impact has this campaign truly had in the workplace? Yes, it spotlights the issue and boosts high-level awareness of threats like phishing.

This malicious tactic enables cybercriminals to sneak into an organization’s email network or other systems without the payloads typically associated with harmful software. The payloadless method leverages harder-to-detect malware delivery techniques and psychological manipulation to execute attacks. It reflects the ingenuity of threat actors and emphasizes the need for organizations to never stop revamping their security strategies.

In the context of cloud security posture management (CSPM), custom controls are policies or rules that give security teams the flexibility to create and enforce policies. These are needed to manage posture, tailor compliance measures, and detect misconfigurations across infrastructures like Kubernetes, containers, and the cloud.