Does the saying "compliance does not equal security" paint a holistic picture? Sure, the concept is genuine; meeting a single compliance standard will not directly improve security posture. However, after working with hundreds of organizations, we have learned there are key considerations that can help maximize the value and urgency of compliance requirements by channeling such efforts into more practical risk assessments.

When your organization makes a substantial investment in new technology, the last thing you want is for it to go underused. Digital transformation is intended to make people more productive and give them more time to focus on what matters most. But you can’t reap those benefits unless the onboarding process is swift, smooth, and effective enough to deliver immediate results.

A recent survey by the analyst firm Gartner showed that 89% of companies experienced a supplier risk event in the last five years; however, those companies' overall awareness and plans to mitigate lacked maturity. As a result, it is no longer enough to secure your own company's infrastructure. You must also evaluate the risk posed by third-party vendors and plan to monitor those organizations for breaches.

Due diligence is one of the most important steps before starting a partnership with a third-party business, as it reveals any hidden risks or vulnerabilities that could harm your network. In this blog, we will define third-party due diligence, explore the benefits of conducting cybersecurity due diligence, and describe how to get started.

Forrester recently predicted that in 2022, 60% of security incidents would involve third parties. Yikes! With such a large percentage of incidents taking place outside the confines of their organizations, corporate leaders need to know what to do to protect their business. So, here is a list of items to address to succeed at supply chain risk (SCR) management.

The latest Internet Security Report, produced by the WatchGuard Threat Lab team, compiles analysis detailing malware evolution and trends based on data collected from 35,180 Firebox devices worldwide. Its key findings are as follows: This rate of incidents that the report has outlined for Q3 2021 does not seem to have decreased in severity in recent months. For these reasons, organizations should adopt several measures in order to be better prepared for upcoming threats.

As cybersecurity regulations continue to tighten their grip on vendor security, a greater weight of responsibility is expected to fall on Third-Party Risk Management Programs. So if you're currently struggling to keep up with your vendor security due diligence, your workflow congestion will only worsen if a scalable and streamline vendor risk management program isn't achieved.

Advanced cybersecurity threats have heightened the harm of data breaches. At the same time, individuals have become increasingly aware of the information they share with companies, and expect organizations to protect that sensitive information. These two trends have led companies to invest in information security and data privacy practices.

It’s not easy to prepare for the natural disasters that might happen and devastate your business. Still, just as civil defense teams prepare for hurricanes, floods, heat waves and other adverse natural events, businesses need to develop a solid plan to confront the same.

The increased connectivity in modern vehicles adds convenience to drivers and passengers. However, it also sets in motion a proliferation of new cyber threats. Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are working to protect against these threats, identifying and implementing best practices needed to make modern vehicles more resistant to cyber-attacks.