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Introduction to Cloud Risk Management for Enterprises

Every business needs to manage risks. If not, they won’t be around for long. The same is true in cloud computing. As more companies move their resources to the cloud, they must ensure efficient risk management to achieve resilience, availability, and integrity. Yes, moving to the cloud offers more advantages than on-premise environments. But, enterprises must remain meticulous because they have too much to lose.

Risk Management in Aviation Logistics: Mitigating Challenges for Seamless Operations

As a trusted partner to the United States Government, aviation logistics consists of and involves the complex coordination of various activities to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods and movement of people by way of air. With increased demand for faster, more expeditious forms of transportation, air transportation has grown exponentially and therefore the logistics sector faces multiple challenges that can disrupt operations and even sometimes result in jeopardizing safety.

Asset Importance: The Overlooked Factor in Cyber Risk Prioritization

This blog post delves into a critical yet often neglected aspect of cyber risk analysis —adding organizational context by understanding and prioritizing the importance of assets. Without considering the unique business context of an organization, security teams cannot effectively prioritize and remediate what matters most to their organization.

Top 10 Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Your Vendors: A step-by-step guide to reduce supply chain risk

A cybersecurity vendor questionnaire is vital in assessing the competency and reliability of potential partners. It serves as a comprehensive tool to evaluate various aspects crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and infrastructure. Through detailed inquiries about security protocols, compliance measures, incident response plans, and past breach incidents, the questionnaire helps gauge the vendor’s commitment to robust cybersecurity practices.

Beating LockBit at its Own Game: Law enforcement's takedown of a prolific ransomware group

After a years-long investigation, this week the FBI and law enforcement agencies in the UK and Europe took over the main website of the cybercrime group known as LockBit. Law enforcement additionally arrested LockBit associates in Poland, Ukraine, and the U.S. and the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Russian nationals affiliated with the group. The joint operation re-engineered LockBit’s online system to mimic the countdown clock used by the group in its extortion attempts.

3 2 1... Impact! Early Results under the SEC's Cybersecurity Governance Rule

In July 2023, the SEC adopted a new rule requiring disclosure of “material” cybersecurity incidents and detailed information on cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance by public companies. With the new rule taking effect in December and annual reports due for public release and consumption in the first few months 2024, companies are scrambling to closely review and hone their cyber programs to address these new reporting requirements.

5 Things to Consider Before Using SSVC Vulnerability Prioritization Framework

Vulnerability prioritization is one of the most important steps in managing cybersecurity risks effectively. Ideally, security teams would address every vulnerability immediately upon detection. However, the reality is far from ideal because of the overwhelming number of vulnerabilities and their escalating volume among other challenges, like severity spectrum differences requiring nuanced assessment, evolving threats, or resource constraints.

Troubleshooting Vulnerability Scan Failures: A Quick Guide

In the digital age, assuring the security and integrity of IT infrastructure is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Vulnerability scanning plays a crucial role in identifying weaknesses in systems and networks, and forms the backbone of any robust cybersecurity strategy. What happens, however, when this critical step fails or encounters issues?

Less Is More: Consolidating Your Third Party Risk Management Tools

Proudly serving over 3,000 enterprises globally, Bitsight works closely with risk leaders across industries to help them protect their businesses. CISOs and third-party risk professionals face pressing challenges, from regulations to efficiency to maintaining supply chain resilience—all calling for smarter, easier, and more integrated solutions.