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Risk Management

Why we need to democratize governance, risk, and compliance

Today’s uncertain economy has presented an array of problems to organizations of every size and across all industries. In the world of tech titans alone, 70,000 jobs have been lost over the past year. It’s safe to say that businesses have laid off and lost talented and experienced professionals from their rosters. We feel losing talent more acutely in cybersecurity and privacy as risk of cyberattacks and breaches may cost the global economy $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.

Cloud Threats Memo: Mitigating the Risk of Third-party Apps

The use of third-party apps (also known as “connected apps”, “cloud to cloud apps”, “OAuth apps”) are apps developed by external and internal developers or organizations that can interact with and extend the functionality of a primary SaaS App. These are growing exponentially across organizations.

5 Steps to Performing a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all cybersecurity. Every organization faces a unique set of security risks, and needs to take its own unique approach to cybersecurity risk assessment. Unfortunately, however, cybersecurity risk assessments aren’t easy to undertake, and getting started can be the most challenging part of your risk management strategy. To help, we’ll take you through the process step by step.

What is Calculated Risk in Business?

Every business decision involves an element of risk. Management’s job is to assess that level of risk as best as possible, and to weigh that risk correctly against the potential rewards. That risk-versus-reward equation is the basis for taking calculated risks, often referred to as your “risk-adjusted return on investment.” So how should an executive team approach this process?

What is ISO 31000? An Effective Risk Management Strategy

ISO 31000 was specifically developed to help organizations effectively cope with unexpected events while managing risks. Besides mitigating operational risks, ISO 31000 supports increased resilience across all risk management categories, including the most complicated group to manage effectively - digital threats. Whether you’re considering implementing ISO 31000 or you’re not very familiar with this framework, this post provides a comprehensive overview of the standard.

The Top 7 Cyberattacks on U.S. Government

In a world where ones and zeros are the new battleground, these threats, cyberattacks have become a significant threat to governments worldwide. The United States, with its vast array of government agencies and critical infrastructure, is no exception. Cybersecurity threats that impact the public sector range from state-sponsored attacks to financially motivated hacking groups. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top 7 cyberattacks on the U.S.

3 Tangible Benefits of an A Rating

Security ratings are a standard in cybersecurity. Many organizations rely on them to manage their security programs and they create ROI for the organization. Despite the potential benefits, it can be challenging for organizations who are evaluating different security ratings options to determine the value they will get from them. When making investment decisions, it’s essential to know where the investment will take you and quantify that benefit.

Overcoming Cybersecurity Headwinds Part 1: Start With a Unified Approach

In today's digital economy, every industry faces the challenge of doing more with less. Cybersecurity, a critical pillar of modern business operations, is no exception. Organizations are confronted with the need to secure their digital ecosystems while navigating budget constraints. As their supply chains expand, so do the risks—and the costs.

Cyber Risk Exposure: How to Act When You Can't Measure Risk

You can’t manage what you can’t measure – and unfortunately, measuring cyber risk exposure can be quite difficult. That’s not, of course, because no one attempts to put labels on risks and threats. In fact, there is a great deal of effort placed on identifying, quantifying, and deciding how to manage cyber risk.

UpGuard Summit September 2023 - Panel Discussion

Join our moderator Will Scott as he sits down with three of our knowledgeable customers, who share their best cybersecurity risk management practices. Guest Speakers Abhi Arora - Information Security Lead at Teneo Nomfundo Ndlanya - Group Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Thibault Millant - Information Security Officer at Scorpio Group.