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The Principles for Fair & Accurate Security Ratings: A Focus on Confidentiality

SecurityScorecard is actively engaged to ensure our Security ratings align with the Principles for Fair & Accurate Security Ratings, published by the US Chamber of Commerce. As part of this effort we strive to educate the cybersecurity community on how our products align with these important principles. This article is a continuation of a series of articles that describe how SecurityScorecard meets specific security rating principles as recommended by the US Chamber of Commerce.

ASPM Buyer's Guide: Find the Right Vendor for Your App Risk Management Needs

Security teams are overwhelmed. Whether it’s alert overload, a growing backlog of vulnerabilities, or fragmented security data, there’s no finish line in sight. The State of Software Security 2025 report reveals that security debt is rising and flaws times are increasing. Meanwhile, the traditional tools many teams leverage fail to provide the context needed to track risks across the application lifecycle and, importantly, to prioritize them.

Managed IT Services: Enhancing Business Efficiency and Security

Technology is integral to modern businesses, but managing IT infrastructure can be overwhelming. Many companies struggle with outdated systems, security risks, and the high cost of in-house IT management. Managed IT services support in Texas offers a strategic solution, allowing businesses to outsource IT management to specialized providers. These services ensure that companies can focus on their core operations while experts handle everything from system maintenance to cybersecurity. By leveraging managed IT services, businesses in Texas can achieve greater efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

AI-powered assessments: A new era in TPRM

UpGuard's Vendor Risk is a third-party risk management tool that delivers instant vendor insights, 360-degree assessments, and time-saving workflows—all in a centralized platform. Conduct vendor assessments at scale with an AI-powered security profile that scans vendor evidence to uncover control gaps and risks in minutes. Streamline risk management with actionable insights that help you prioritize, remediate, and track risks with precision. Generate AI-powered, point-in-time risk assessments in under 60 seconds to scale your program efficiently.

Why Organisations Still Fall Victim to Phishing and How to Avoid It

Phishing remains a significant threat to organisations, despite advancements in cybersecurity. The tactics used in phishing attacks have evolved significantly. Attackers now use advanced techniques like spear phishing, targeting specific individuals or roles within an organisation, and clone phishing, which duplicates legitimate messages but includes malicious links.

Lazarus Group Targets Developers Through NPM Packages and Supply Chain Attacks

North Korea’s Lazarus Group is evolving its tactics again. The latest campaign, dubbed Operation Marstech Mayhem, introduces an advanced implant named “Marstech1.” This malware is designed to compromise software developers and cryptocurrency wallets through manipulated open-source repositories. Unlike previous Lazarus operations, this campaign employs obfuscation techniques that make detection significantly harder. Read the full report here.

The Top 7 Cybersecurity Frameworks

In today’s ever evolving threat landscape, protecting an organization's digital assets is no longer optional—it's a critical business imperative. Security ratings can provide a snapshot of your organization's cyber health, but to demonstrate a robust, long-term commitment to cybersecurity, it’s essential to align with recognized industry and regulatory best practices. This is where cybersecurity frameworks come into play.

Vendor Responsiveness Solved: Soothing Your Third-Party Aches

Inefficiencies, like slow vendor responses, often plague security teams like a persistent headache. At first, it’s just a dull throb in the background. Yes, it’s annoying, but analysts often accept it as the way things are, pushing through the pain and getting the job done. However, over time, this headache intensifies.