Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Shaping our 2025 Data Engine Priorities: Industry Evolution and Customer Feedback

The effectiveness of external attack surface management (EASM) and third-party risk management (TPRM) capabilities hinges on the depth, breadth, and timeliness of the underlying data they are based on. For this reason, Bitsight makes a significant ongoing investment in: The introduction of Bitsight’s next-generation data engine enabled many improvements to our capabilities across all of these areas throughout 2024.

Ahead of the curve: Proactively managing third-party risks

According to a Gartner report, 60% of organizations will rely on third-party vendors for more than half of their critical business operations by 2025. However, Gartner also warns that third-party risk events – such as data breaches or compliance violations – will increase by 30% in the same timeframe. As a technology leader, these figures resonate deeply with the challenges I see organizations facing daily.

What is the Threat Landscape?

The threat landscape refers to the evolving environment of cyber threats, attack methods, and attack vectors targeting organizations, governments, and individuals. Shaped by threat actors like hackers, nation-states, and criminal groups, it has grown increasingly complex with the rise of cloud computing, IoT devices, and interconnected supply chains. These changes have expanded attack surfaces, offering adversaries more opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities.

The Growing Risk of Insider Threats in Cyber Security

Cyber security threats are increasingly complex, and while external attacks like phishing and malware often take centre stage, insider threats are emerging as a significant concern. Insider threats are risks originating from within an organisation, which pose unique challenges. They exploit an insider’s knowledge of systems, processes, and vulnerabilities, making detection and prevention particularly challenging.

How to Identify, Prevent, and Respond to MFA Phishing Threats

In an era where password breaches have become all too common, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has emerged as a critical layer of security. MFA provides an authentication method that requires users to present multiple forms of identification before gaining access to systems, which is considered a more robust defence against cyber attacks. However, as cyber criminals evolve tactics, MFA is no longer impervious to threats, particularly phishing attacks that exploit vulnerabilities.

Mitel MiCollab Vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-35286 and CVE-2024-41713

Mitel’s MiCollab Unified Communications solutions are widely used by businesses to streamline communications. However, two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-35286 and CVE-2024-41713, have been identified across several versions of Mitel MiCollab. CVE-2024-35286 has been identified in versions 9.8.0.33 and earlier and CVE-2024-41713 has been identified in versions 9.8 SP1 FP2 (9.8.1.201) and earlier.

Assembling the Dream Team: Building a High-Performing Supply Chain Incident Response Team

Organizations are increasingly reliant on third-party vendors. While this enables agility and innovation, it also introduces significant security risks. Cyberattacks originating from the supply chain are on the rise, underscoring the critical need for robust security measures. This article explores the key elements of building a high-performing supply chain incident response team to effectively mitigate and respond to these threats.

Is Your Organization Prepared for Tomorrow's Risks? Announcing Tanium Integrated Risk Management for ServiceNow

As IT infrastructures grow more complex and cyber threats escalate, CIOs are searching for a powerful new solution for risk and compliance. Tanium Integrated Risk Management (IRM) for ServiceNow addresses these challenges with an integrated platform that transforms visibility, control, and remediation with real-time, unified data for IT, security, and risk teams.