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What CISA's BOD 25-01 Means for API Security and How Wallarm Can Help

The US government has taken another significant step towards strengthening cloud security with the release of CISA’s Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01. Aimed at improving the security posture of federal cloud environments, BOD 25-01 mandates robust configuration, visibility, and control across cloud-based services. While the directive doesn’t explicitly name API security, securing modern cloud systems relies on securing APIs - including the ones security teams don’t know about.

5 Ways Regulatory Changes Are Shaping Data Security Strategies

Today's regulations and info edicts aren't just red tape-they're rewriting the rules of how you protect data, especially as you swim through the web. From breach reporting to global privacy laws, keeping up with compliance updates can help you walk through a smarter, faster security game for your personal and professional interests. This is why, if you're handling and managing sensitive info-or just want to avoid fines and fallout-here's how the latest legal shifts are reshaping how you can secure what matters most.

A 101 Guide to GDPR Vulnerability Assessment

The GDPR has compelled a shift in how companies manage personal data. At the heart of GDPR is the requirement to safeguard customer data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. GDPR vulnerability assessment is a basic requirement, whether you’re based in the EU or not. If you process the data of EU residents, this assessment isn’t optional.

What is the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill and Why Does it Matter to Your Business?

The Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is designed to tighten the grip on security standards across businesses, making resilience against cyber threats an absolute necessity. By expanding regulatory frameworks, it aims to bridge existing gaps and provide a structured approach to combating cyber threats, which have increasingly targeted vital business operations.

Inside the Early Lessons of DORA Compliance: What Works, What Fails, What's Next?

Six months into DORA — is financial services building real resilience or just ticking boxes? In this episode of Razorwire, host James Rees is joined by Richard Cassidy, Jonathan Care, and first-time guest Romain Deslorieux to dissect how the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is really playing out in financial services — beyond the policies and into the pressure.

What Does The EU Cyber Resilience Act Mean for Your Organisation?

The Cyber Resilience Act introduces a comprehensive framework designed to bolster the cyber security infrastructure of organisations operating within the EU. By emphasising the importance of compliance, the CRA aims to establish clear standards that enhance digital resilience and protect against cyber threats. The legislation not only outlines specific requirements but also highlights the benefits for organisations that adhere to these robust security protocols.

The 10 Most Costly GDPR Mistakes Banks and Financial Institutions Make

Financial services firms operate in a high-risk environment where personal and financial data converge — and errors are expensive. Despite robust back-end controls, many still: GDPR’s complexity — 99 articles and multiple regional interpretations — creates audit friction even for mature teams.

Brace Yourselves: The Game-Changing Impact of India's DPDP Act, 2023

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is a turning point in how personal data is regulated, managed, and protected across the country. As every industry becomes more digital, this law makes it clear who owns data and who must protect it. The Act introduces a legal imperative and an operational opportunity for SOC managers, CISOs, DPOs, and IT security teams to revisit how data is collected, stored, shared, and protected.

Japan's New Active Cyber Defense Law: What It Means for Cyber Resilience and AEV

Japan is the latest country to shift from a reactive to a proactive cybersecurity stance, with its landmark Active Cyber Defense Law. The new regulations passed in May 2025 and are set to take full effect by 2027. For cybersecurity leaders, particularly those in critical infrastructure and the enterprise sector, this legislation marks a turning point—and carries major implications about how we test, validate, and evolve our cyber defenses.