SEC Rule require GP’s and Financial Advisors to Plan for Cybersecurity Risk
GP's and Financial Advisors should prioritize cybersecurity before the SEC requires them to do so. Sponsors have time to weigh-in on the requirements during the current rule comment period, but should take action to fortify their digital defenses. Please see more information in
Ransomware-as-a-service tops evolving global cyber risks
Munich Re found that first-party cyberattacks have become the main cause of concern, with ransomware the chief worry. Among ransomware’s many evolutionary developments is "ransomware-as-a-service", opening up a way in for bad actors without an iota of tech expertise. Another is so-called triple
Ransomware – Bigger Fear than Covid?
According to a flash survey of nearly 50 senior cybersecurity professionals taken at Optiv Security’s November OptivCon Virtual event. When asked, “What do you think is the greater threat to your business this holiday season: Ransomware or COVID-19?,” 60% of respondents said ransomware.
Corporate cyber risks heightened by Covid, warns ex-NSA head
The Financial Times reports that the former head of the US National Security Agency has warned that the coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased cyber risk, with companies likely to face a growing number of attacks. Michael Rogers said “the attack surface has just
FICO Leads Cyber Risk Quantification Solutions Again In 2020
For the second year in a row, the FICO Cyber Risk Score was the clear-cut leader in Chartis's analysis of cyber risk quantification solutions. Chartis has FICO ranked above all competitors, in terms of completeness of offer and market potential. Chartis rated FICO "Best-in-Class"
ESET Launches Cyber Security Products Bundle for Small Business
ESET just launched its ESET Remote Workforce bundle of security products to help small and medium-sized businesses prevent ransomware and malicious threats to protect remote workers. Remote Work and Security: The bundle is specially designed to address the challenges businesses are facing with remote workers and
ESET reaffirms ‘Champion’ position in global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2020
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has achieved Champion status for the second year in a row in the latest Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2020 from Canalys, improving upon 2019’s Matrix position with a focus on vendor growth and momentum beyond Europe. ESET was one of
Cyber Scores: What Do They Mean?
You may have heard about Cyber Scores, but are not really sure how they are generated or what they really mean. A variety of firms provide cyber scores for managing the risk, but how can you be sure that your organization is using
Working From Home – The New Normal
Covid-19 has put us in uncharted territory. Business borders are now fluid and porous. Working from home is no longer reserved for the select few! It’s here to stay across the global enterprise and is the new normal for the entire workforce and
Endpoint Security is the Foundation to Cybersecurity
According to IDC, 70% of successful breaches originate from the endpoint. The JP Morgan breach, which exposed half of U.S. households and millions of small businesses, started with a compromised endpoint. Endpoints are the weakest link in the enterprise network security. Endpoint devices