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Committed to Improving the State of the World: Thoughts on the World Economic Forum's New Champions Leadership Dialogue

Following CEO and Co-Founder Aleksandr Yampolskiy’s attendance at Davos, and SecurityScorecard’s subsequent visit to Geneva to meet with world leaders at WEF Headquarters, Alex spoke this week to another community of WEF members near our headquarters in New York City during the Forum’s New Champions Leadership Dialogue. New Champions companies are mid-sized organizations transforming industries through new business models and market disruptions.

Introducing Score Guarantee

SecurityScorecard is a customer-obsessed organization, which is why we asked ourselves: How can we provide more value to the thousands of CISOs who rely on our security ratings to make smarter, faster business decisions? We now make this guarantee: Qualified customers who maintain an A grade within the SecurityScorecard security ratings platform and still suffer an incident are eligible for complimentary Digital Forensics and Incident Response services.

How Can AI Predict Cybersecurity Incidents?

As technology becomes more prevalent in our lives, the risk of cybersecurity incidents is also increasing. Cybersecurity incidents can cause significant damage to organizations, including financial loss, reputational damage, and theft of sensitive data. Therefore, it is essential to have a robust cybersecurity system in place to protect against cyber-attacks. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one technology that can be used to predict cybersecurity incidents and mitigate their associated risks.

How Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) Can Make Anyone a Hacker

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) has been a growing trend in recent years, enabling anyone with an internet connection to become a hacker. In the past, launching a ransomware attack required a high level of technical expertise, but RaaS has lowered the barrier to entry, making it easier for anyone to launch a ransomware attack. So, how does RaaS work, and what are the implications for businesses and individuals?

Is it Worth Having Cyber Insurance?

As more and more businesses and individuals rely on technology and the Internet, cyber threats such as data breaches, malware attacks, and cyber extortion are becoming increasingly common. Overall, cyber insurance can help mitigate the financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with cyber incidents.

Top 6 Cloud Insider Threats You Need To Be Aware Of

Cloud computing is the most cost-effective way to store and manage data and meet growing business demands today. However, the rapid rise of cloud usage means you need to stay alert to potential cloud security insider threats that can compromise your sensitive data and security posture. In this post, we discuss the insider threat landscape, explore several types of cloud insider threats, and examine the best practices to combat these threats.

Why External Attack Surface Management Matters

Organizations face a growing number of external cyber threats that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. With the rise of remote work and cloud-based technologies, organizations’ attack surface has expanded significantly, making it difficult for security teams to maintain a strong defensive posture.

Royal Ransomware on the Rise: Everything You Need to Know

On March 2nd, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) – #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware. We highly encourage everyone in a security role to read the Advisory, as it contains recent and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with Royal ransomware.

Moving Bank Accounts After SVB Collapse? Watch Out for These Security Risks

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, prompting many individuals and companies to move their bank accounts to other financial institutions. However, in the midst of this turmoil, cybercriminals are poised to take advantage of people’s fears and concerns. If you’re planning to move your bank account or have already done so, it’s important to be aware of the security risks associated with this process.