Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

GDPR Compliance Guide: A 9-Step Checklist

With many nuances to consider, adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements can be a daunting task. After all, the entirety of the GDPR consists of a whopping 99 Articles. Fortunately, by following a GDPR security checklist, you can help your organization ensure that all required facets of data security are covered without sifting through pages and pages of legalese.

A Deep Dive into the Exploit Prediction Scoring System EPSS

The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) is a data-driven effort for estimating the likelihood (probability) that a software vulnerability will be exploited in the wild. EPSS’s goal is to assist network defenders to better prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts. While other industry standards have been useful for capturing innate characteristics of a vulnerability and provide measures of severity, they are limited in their ability to assess threat. EPSS fills that gap because it uses current threat information from CVE and real-world exploit data.

5 Strategies to Reduce Attack Surface Exposure

Bitsight was recently named an Overall Leader in the 2023 KuppingerCole Analyst AG Leadership Compass for Attack Surface Management. The report—which provides an overview and comparison of relevant vendors in defined segments—also identified Bitsight as a leader in several other categories, including Product Leader, Innovation Leader, and Market Leader. To read the in-depth report analysis, download your free copy here.

Effective Cybersecurity and Risk Management Starts Here

Hear first hand from Chief Technical Officer, Randy Watkins, as he explains why attack surface mapping is critical to an organization’s security posture and managing their IT assets. Learn how prioritizing security risk helps to cut through a sea of security issues and gives focus to security teams on what is critical.

Unpacking ISO 31010: Effective Risk Assessment Techniques

ISO 31010 is a supplementary document to the risk management standard ISO 31000. It was developed to support the risk assessment process in ISO 31000, outlining different risk assessment techniques to broaden the scope of an organization’s risk evaluation methods. This post offers a comprehensive overview of ISO/IEC 31010, highlighting the standard’s potential to increase the effectiveness of risk management strategies. Learn how UpGuard streamlines Vendor Risk Management >

SmokeLoader's Plugins

SmokeLoader is a well-known malware family that has been around for more than 10 years. Its main purpose is to download and drop other malware families. However, SmokeLoader's operators also sell plugins that add capabilities to the main module. Those plugins allow an affiliate to collect browser data from infected computers, as well as emails, cookies, passwords, and much more. In this blog post, we'll dissect SmokeLoader's plugins that were received by an infected computer from the botnet "0020".

Power Up with AI - How to Take Your GRC to the Next Level

Get ready to dive into the intersection of AI and GRC, where leveling up your program isn't just a metaphor – it's the next level of success. GRC leaders are discovering how AI is the ultimate power up, enhancing their security posture and helping them knock out risks and liability proactively. With AI by their side, GRC teams are dashing through challenging security questionnaires, scoring points with customers, and leaving their competitors in the dust.