Building a security program without knowing what you are securing is a fool’s folly. An inventory of assets is a necessary first step towards a comprehensive enterprise risk program. Assets can either be physical (such as laptops, server racks, offices) or digital (software, data, reports). Master Data Management (MDM) is the methodology to catalog data […]

  Chances are, you’ve heard of the Dark Web. Often likened to the digital underbelly of the world, it’s a place that’s full of nefarious deeds. Drug sales, illegal weapons, hacking tools and stolen data are all up for grabs in its online marketplaces.  However, it’s not easy to find. The Dark Web is invisible […]

Cyber insurance. You know you need it, but you’re overwhelmed by the types of coverage, the number of providers and the cost of insurance premiums. In fairness to you, your feelings of overwhelm are warranted. The cyber insurance market has exploded in the last few years. Spurred on by the increase in cyber crime, insurance […]

This year is shaping up to be a record setter in terms of data breaches. There were 491 incidents in the US in Q2 2021, an almost 40% increase over the same period last year. In fact, the number of data compromises recorded for the first half of 2021 already constitutes 76% of the total […]

In today’s digital world, a brand’s credibility is intrinsically linked to its ability to protect its data and IT infrastructure. This means that to maintain market share, keep customers satisfied and improve profits, choosing the right cybersecurity products is a must.  Deciding which cybersecurity solutions to use was once in the power of CIOs and […]

Definition Common Data Mapping Techniques Examples Data Management Sensitive Data Requirement Best Practices Data is the lifeblood of the modern organization, and the number of data sources companies generate and use is growing by the day. Data takes many shapes and forms, meaning it can be difficult to structure and organize it.  In fact, much […]

Security certifications such as SOC2, ISO27001 are great for an overall assessment of your tech and data governance posture. However these certifications are somewhat subjective and do not reflect an organization’s ability to withstand external cyber attacks or breach risks. In a cloud hosted environment with growing Shadow IT, data breach increases dramatically. Collaborative software […]

Definition Features of XDR What Makes XDR Different Advantages Challenges XDR Stats What is XDR? Recent research from Microsoft shows that cyber criminals – and their attacks – are becoming more sophisticated. Online criminals are using techniques that make them harder to detect. Naturally, to fight this complex threat, cyber security solutions also need to […]

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are recognized internationally as authorities on management systems and best practice.  ISO/IEC has become a gold standard to satisfy privacy, compliance and security posture especially as it relates to fintechs and healthcare providers. It is a great way to prove your compliance to […]

According to Gartner research, between 30 and 40% of employees will continue to work remotely after the end of the pandemic. It’s clear that distributed work is here to stay. So, it’s time for IT teams to rethink their strategy and build a security stack that is appropriate for the remote world. The first line […]

This video explains the risks of sensitive data leak especially collaborative platforms such as: Chats (Slack, Teams) Tickets (Zendesk, Jira) Storage (GDrive, Sharedpoint) Codebase (Github, Gitlab)