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Taming the many-headed monster of data privacy law

If you think data privacy law is a minefield, you’re not alone. At our last count, there were 120 jurisdictions around the globe, each with their own data privacy legislation. Each set of legislation is as complex and intricate as the next. How are you supposed to tame this multi-headed monster? How on earth did we end up here? Let’s look at the current state of global data protection legislation, where it’s headed and what you can do about it.

Introducing BDRSuite: Your Affordable Alternative to Rising Comet Backup Costs

As Comet Backup prices surge, many Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are seeking a cost-effective yet feature-rich backup and disaster recovery solution. BDRSuite by Vembu, the perfect choice for your data protection needs. Let’s explore why BDRSuite is gaining traction among MSPs.

Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity: Top I&O Challenges for the Year Ahead

The “I&O Perspectives” blog series features interviews with industry visionaries and experts with roles in product management, consulting, engineering and more. Our goal is to present different viewpoints and predictions on how organizations’ networking, infrastructure and operations (I&O) are impacted by the current threat landscape, existing networking and cybersecurity tools, as well as implications for the future of SASE.

Highlights from RSA Conference: Secure by Design, AI Insights, and Global Collaboration

RSA Conference 2024 brought together industry experts, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity. We showcased our commitment to CISA's Secure by Design, explored the potential of AI in risk management, and emphasized the significance of global collaboration. Here are some highlights from our time at RSA Conference, providing insights into the discussions and announcements that shape the future of cybersecurity.

How Cyber Risk Ratings Platforms Have Evolved - And Why Bitsight is a Leader

Bitsight was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings Platforms, Q2 2024 for a third consecutive time. Click here to download The Forrester Wave: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings Platforms, Q2 2024. We are incredibly proud to be highlighted as a Leader, and our placement in this report is validation of our ongoing effort to help risk and security leaders identify exposure, prioritize investment, communicate with stakeholders, and mitigate risk.

SecurityScorecard Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Cybersecurity Risk Ratings

Today, we’re proud to announce that Forrester has named SecurityScorecard a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings Platforms, Q2 2024. Forrester identified the 10 most significant vendors in cybersecurity risk ratings and scored them based on the strengths of their current offering, strategy, and market presence.

New Threat Report Finds Nearly 90% of Cyber Threats Involve Social Engineering

Analysis of over 3.5 billion attacks provides insight into where threat actors are placing their efforts and where you should focus your cyber defenses. It’s said you can predict the outcome of the presidential election with a small number of votes. That’s the power of statistics and a valid sample size. So, when you have 3.5 billion cyber attacks as your sample data, it’s a very accurate reflection of the state of attacks.

Defender Fridays Wrap-Up: Cybersecurity in Space, Enterprise Security Monitoring, and more

This session of Defender Fridays highlighted the importance of enterprise security monitoring. As cyber threats become more complex, the ability to detect and respond to them is crucial for modern business operations. Wes discussed various tools that help collect and analyze data from both networks and user endpoints, clarifying the limitations of TLS interception and concluded by recommending a blend of network and endpoint visibility for a comprehensive and robust security strategy. Links.

Poor cyber hygiene causes over 50% of cybersecurity incidents

The security habits that companies and employees adopt on a daily basis are almost as important as the cybersecurity solutions they implement. Even if a sophisticated and seemingly robust cybersecurity system is in place, inadequate practices and usage can lead to cybersecurity incidents and breaches that have serious consequences. Failing to cultivate good cybersecurity practices in a company's culture can prove a determining factor when dealing with potential threats.