All cyber risk articles
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TrainingRansomware Attack: A scenario-based immersive learning
Take this self-directed, interactive immersive study of a fictional cyber event based on real-life scenarios to deepen your understanding of the importance of crisis management planning and put you in the shoes of a compliance leader during a ransomware attack.
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ArticleIntroducing: Cybersecurity training customized for compliance
The professor who created CW’s first-ever self-directed learning module explains what compliance practitioners can expect to get out of the course—and why it’s an essential tool in an evolving cyber-risk landscape.
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ArticleNew NIST revisions expand scope of cyber supply chain risk management guidance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking comment on a revised version of its cyber supply chain risk management guidance that is intended for a broader audience of public and private companies.
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ResourceWhite paper: Reducing Cyber Risk for the Financial Service Industry
The financial services industry is a leading target for cyber criminals because there’s more than one way one way to profit from an attack.
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ArticlePreparation, monitoring key to combating third-party cyber-security risk
A spate of recent cyber-security breaches occurring via third parties is a reminder of the importance for companies to stay on top of risk management. Regulators have shown to not take kindly to finger-pointing.
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ArticleCarnival discloses ransomware attack
Carnival Corp., already hit with a complete halt of business since April due to the coronavirus pandemic, is the latest major company to reveal the discovery of a ransomware attack.
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WebcastCPE Webcast: A new approach to vendor risk & performance monitoring
Your vendors often handle your most sensitive data. This presents significant challenges as security, procurement, sourcing, IT, and privacy teams struggle to vet and manage vendor risks and performance in real time.
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ArticleStudy: U.S. largest target for ‘significant’ cyber-attacks
The United States has been on the receiving end of more significant cyber-attacks over the last 14 years than triple any other country, according to new research.
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HID Global cyber-threat service brings AI to identity and access management
HID Global has introduced a new cyber-threat and fraud detection service that brings artificial intelligence and machine learning to identity and access management, addressing the rising incidents of cyber-attacks, especially against financial institutions.
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Cisco, Apple, Aon, Allianz introduce cyber-risk management solution
Cisco, Apple, Aon, and Allianz announced a new cyber-risk management solution for businesses, comprised of cyber resilience evaluation services from Aon, secure technology from Cisco and Apple, and options for enhanced cyber insurance coverage from Allianz.
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Accellion and Check Point partner to secure companies’ sensitive content
Accellion and Check Point Software Technologies recently announced a joint partnership to deliver an integrated solution that enables organizations to protect sensitive content as it enters and leaves the enterprise.
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Anomali, Global Resilience Federation partnership brings actionable threat intelligence
Anomali, a threat intelligence solutions provider, has partnered with the Global Resilience Federation (GRF), an intelligence hub that enables global cyber and physical threat sharing. The partnership will enable real-time threat monitoring and analysis across multiple sectors.
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Auditors offer ideas to help address cyber-readiness
In an era of inevitable cyber-hacks, what more can companies do to protect against and respond to a breach? Auditors are offering some attestation and reporting ideas.
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Deloitte confirms cyber hack exposed client information
Deloitte says information on a small number of clients was accessible to hackers after an intrusion of the firm's email platform.
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A dire warning from White House’s cyber-security advisers
The National Infrastructure Advisory Council, a cyber-security task force that advises the White House, says national cyber-security efforts are “falling short," in a new report. It provides recommendations for both the public and private sectors.
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Firms gird for fast-approaching NYDFS cyber-security deadlines
New York’s new cyber-security rules are already creating compliance and liability concerns. They may also give rise to a fractured playing field of demands in other states.
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With attest tool to come, AICPA issues cyber reporting framework
The accounting profession is getting some new tools to deploy in their growing involvement with addressing cyber-risk.
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Banks may face enhanced cyber-risk management rules
Federal bank regulators are considering a slate of enhanced cyber-security, risk management, and resiliency standards. The new rules would apply to directors and auditors. Joe Mont reports.
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Yahoo breach shows that boards may be their own worst enemy
Yahoo’s recently disclosed breach of at least 500 million user accounts underscores the risks board members create for the companies they serve by using free e-mail services. More from Joe Mont.