Risk control and risk management are two essential parts of any organization’s efforts to manage risk. Understanding the difference between the two is critical to identify vulnerabilities, monitor risks, and make informed decisions on managing risk effectively. In this article we’ll explore those distinctions between risk control and risk management, and provide five tactics for mastering organizational risk management.

Account creation is no longer as simple as entering a username and password. At least, in the modern enterprise, where a login often means unlocking access to applications, system and networks. IT leaders face the challenge of balancing accessibility with the protection of the valuable data held within. And at a time when the average organization’s employees are using 1,000+ separate apps.

As cloud computing has evolved, we’ve entrusted more and more of our data to it. Our everyday correspondence is in the cloud; our favorite applications are in the cloud; and, more and more, our most sensitive data is in the cloud. To protect the integrity of your organization’s assets, you’ll need a comprehensive cloud security strategy. However, the cloud isn’t a single piece of hardware or software.

Jump to Tutorial As of June 30, 2024, CentOS 7 will reach its end of life (EOL). That means it will no longer receive updates, bug fixes, critical security patches, or any new features. It is very important to migrate to a supported operating system to maintain the functionality and security of your systems. AlmaLinux is a reliable alternative to CentoOS. It’s a community-driven enterprise distribution that is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

You don’t have to jump through endless hoops to achieve regulatory compliance. By finding an easy way to comply with the right laws, regulations, and industry standards, regulatory compliance can offer several benefits for companies. Specific compliance requirements vary by industry and country. But in general, implementing regulatory compliance is a mandatory requirement for every sector and every company in countries with a robust business and economic landscape.

On February 19, 2024, ConnectWise published a security bulletin detailing two critical vulnerabilities within their on-premises ScreenConnect software, stating that the vulnerabilities have the potential to result in remote code execution (RCE). ScreenConnect is a widely utilized Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool that has been leveraged by threat actors in the past, often in connection with ransomware attacks.