risk management

Protect Critical Infrastructure With Same Rigor as Classified Networks

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October 12, 2023 at 10:38AM The private sector’s utility, telecom, banking, transportation, and medical networks are facing unprecedented threats from state actors, particularly from China. The Director of National Intelligence warns that China is capable of launching cyberattacks that could disrupt critical infrastructure services within the United States. To protect their networks, organizations should cultivate … Read more

How to Prevent Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) Attacks

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October 11, 2023 at 09:44PM Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) attacks are on the rise, with a significant increase in the number of victim organizations. RaaS operators recruit affiliates to carry out the attacks, split the ransom amounts, and provide sophisticated tools and interfaces. To prevent ransomware attacks, companies should leverage cybersecurity frameworks, use a … Read more

Reassessing the Impacts of Risk Management With NIST Framework 2.0

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October 11, 2023 at 10:08AM Global cyberattacks have risen by 38% in 2022, as reported by Check Point. The cost of a data breach is also increasing, averaging $9.44 million in the US and $4.25 million globally in 2022. To combat this, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its Cybersecurity Framework … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 10:13AM – A Primer on Cyber Risk Acceptance and What it Means to Your Business

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October 10, 2023 at 10:13AM This article discusses the concept of risk acceptance in cybersecurity and provides guidelines for making informed decisions about accepting risks. It defines risk acceptance and outlines different levels of risk acceptance, such as accepting the risk forever, accepting temporarily, transferring the risk, and eliminating the risk. The article also emphasizes … Read more