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Insider Threats: The Danger Within

Cyberattacks by hacking groups using ransomware and other tactics dominate the headlines, but the risks posed by individuals within an organization can be just as, if not more, damaging. CISA defines an insider threat as the possibility that authorized personnel will use their access, either intentionally or unintentionally, to harm an organization’s mission, resources, information, systems, or other assets.

Vanta's latest product capabilities accelerate compliance for startups

Whether it's expanding to new regions or selling to larger customers with higher expectations, establishing an effective security and compliance program is a necessary step for growing startups. For many, the first step to unlocking growth is getting a SOC 2 report, which can be a complicated process. Many startups struggle to achieve compliance due to unclear requirements and an overwhelming amount of tools to choose from—making it hard to know which solution can get them compliant, fast. ‍

Cost of Cybercrime Estimated 15.6 Trillion in 2029

Statista projects that the total cost of cybercrime will increase from $6.4 trillion between 2024 and 2029, reaching a staggering $15.63 trillion by the end of this period. They reported: "The global indicator 'Estimated Cost of Cybercrime' in the cybersecurity market was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 6.4 trillion U.S. dollars (+69.41 percent). "After the eleventh consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach 15.63 trillion U.S.

The 4 Most Common Attack Vectors in LATAM

The digital footprint of organizations has evolved and grown significantly over the past 10 years, now its important to not only protect just IP addresses and domains but also social media, payment platforms, and third-party services. Identifying risks like vulnerabilities, supply chain attacks, and credential leaks are crucial for organizational security. The Cyberint team have analyzed 1000s of risks and threats and narrowed down the top 4 risks facing Latin America in 2024 and going into 2025.

Introducing Workbench | Product spotlight

In this webinar, Rosie Halpin, Product Manager, introduced Workbench, the new Tines-powered AI chat interface. Workbench was purpose-built to power real-time orchestration across your work (in Tines or any other system) in a secure and private way. What we covered: We're excited to share more about how we’re continuing to invest in AI that makes teams more compliant, secure, and better connected as a business – all without increasing your risk. Watch the webinar to learn more about bringing your tools, teams, and systems together with Workbench.

5 Ways to Prevent Subscription Abuse

The subscription model is a gift that keeps on giving. For customers, it offers convenience, flexibility, and continuous access to the services or products they love. For businesses, it creates a steady and predictable revenue stream, fosters long-term customer relationships, and provides valuable insights into user behavior. But here’s a third player in the game that loves subscriptions just as much: fraudsters.

What's Changed in CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1?

The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a set of best practices designed to help organizations protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. First developed in 2008, the controls define the minimum level of cybersecurity any organization that collects or maintains personal information should meet. CIS released version 8.1 of the CIS Critical Security Controls on June 25th, 2024.

England and Wales Report a Spike in Computer Misuse

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) most recent Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) has revealed that computer misuse cases rose 37% in the year ending March 2024, bucking a general trend of decline. The CSEW first started tracking computer misuse in the year ending (YE) March 2017, which saw roughly 1.8 million incidents. By March 2023, this number had fallen to 745,000. In March 2024, however, computer misuse incidents rose dramatically to 1 million.

What CISOs Need to Know about ThreatQ's Support for the NIS2 Directive

An important deadline is just around the corner for businesses that operate in the European Union (EU): By October 17, 2024, EU Member States must implement the NIS2 Directive into their national laws. Failure by critical infrastructure organizations to comply with additional cybersecurity obligations can result in consequences including financial penalties and reputational damage.