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Security Ratings as a Vehicle for Communication

There’s never going to be a silver bullet that makes a CISO’s job easy, but I believe that with the right people, tools, metrics, and KPIs, the job can become easier. My fellow security leaders—the CISO mafia, if you will—have expressed frustration in the past when it comes to Security Ratings. Their view has been that an external rating was not done with any cooperation or internal view of their security environment.

Threat Intelligence: A Game-Changer for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the growing complexity of cyber threats poses a unique challenge. This is where threat intelligence comes in as a game-changer, offering SMBs a way to enhance their cybersecurity measures effectively.

CISO Roles and Responsibilities (and Job Description Template)

It’s well known by now that cyber attacks and successful breaches have exploded in recent years. Accenture’s latest report on the state of cybersecurity notes that companies experience an average of 270 attacks per year. And Gartner warns that nearly half of organizations worldwide will experience an attack on their digital supply chains.

Securing Your Supply Chain: Risk Management vs Security Management

Supply chain management has become a top priority for businesses due to the increasing use of digital technologies and geopolitical uncertainties, making global supply chains more vulnerable than ever to disruptions. This reality highlights two critical aspects of supply chain management: Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Supply Chain Security Management (SCSM).

Understanding Software Licensing Agreements

The great Yogi Berra is often quoted as having said "in theory, there is no difference between practice and theory. In practice, there is." Perhaps the same can be said about software licensing agreements. There are often two dimensions to any software license agreement: what’s in the agreement and how the commercial relationship is implemented in practice.

Global Cyber Threats: Insights and Strategies for Defense

In an era where digital connectivity spans across borders, understanding and countering global cyber threats has become a paramount concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. This blog post delves into the prevailing global cyber threat trends and outlines effective strategies to defend against these evolving challenges.

Predictions for AI and Cybersecurity in 2024

As the holiday season comes into full swing, it’s estimated that cyberattacks go up by as much as 30% during this period. To help increase cyber resilience—and stay vigilant well into the new year—SecurityScorecard is sharing some of our key AI predictions for 2024 based on the trends we’ve observed this past year.